Data Governance Analyst

Venable LLP•Baltimore, MD

5d•$110,000 - $117,000

About The Position

Venable is seeking a Data Governance Analyst to provide advanced technical, governance, and program support for the Firm’s enterprise data management function, with a focus on cloud-based and SaaS platforms. The role involves partnering with various departments to align data management practices with Firm policy and business needs, supporting governance and operational oversight of Microsoft 365 and related SaaS platforms, and assisting with the implementation of various data protection policies. The analyst will also support data lifecycle management processes, assist Information Security with investigations and risk remediation, identify automation opportunities, and provide senior-level support for data management issues.

Requirements

A minimum of four years of experience in enterprise data management, information governance, Microsoft 365 administration, data governance, compliance, records management, cybersecurity, or related IT roles.
Experience supporting or managing cloud and SaaS data platforms, with strong experience in Microsoft 365 services, especially Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, OneNote, Microsoft Purview, and Microsoft Entra.
Experience with Varonis or similar data security posture, permissions analysis, or data access governance platforms.
Experience with data governance, retention, classification, eDiscovery, legal hold, data lifecycle management, and compliance practices, as well as helping organizations transition from on-premises data management practices to cloud-first governance models.
Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail, along with strong communication skills and the ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the organization.
The ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment, with strong project, time management, and organizational skills.
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting regulated or professional services environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assisting with managing and maturing the Firm’s enterprise data management program, partnering with IT, Security, Records, Legal, Compliance, and business teams to align data management practices with Firm policy and business needs.
Supporting governance and operational oversight of Microsoft 365 and related SaaS platforms, including Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, OneNote, Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Entra, and Varonis.
Assisting with the implementation and administration of retention, sensitivity labeling, classification, data loss prevention, eDiscovery, legal hold, and information protection policies.
Supporting data retention, archival, recovery, destruction, defensible deletion, legal hold preservation, and data disposition processes across cloud and SaaS platforms.
Assisting Information Security with investigations, audits, access reviews, and risk remediation efforts and supporting controls that protect confidential, client, attorney, business, and regulated data.
Identifying opportunities to automate recurring governance, audit, reporting, access review, and compliance activities.
Providing senior-level support for data management, governance, access, retention, search, and compliance issues; troubleshooting data access, migration, integration, search, and permissions challenges; and serving as a liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders.