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Job Summary Our client, a leading entertainment and media company, is seeking a Data Governance Engineer to join their team! This position is a 12-month contract opportunity based in Glendale, CA, with a hybrid schedule requiring 4 days onsite and 1 day remote per week. The Data Governance Engineer will be responsible for the hands-on administration, configuration, and daily operations of enterprise data governance and security tools, with a strong focus on Snowflake. This role partners closely with data engineering, platform engineering, security, and governance teams to translate policies into effective technical controls and support reliable production operations. Core Responsibilities Administer and configure Snowflake Horizon and native Snowflake security features, including role-based access control (RBAC), data masking, and object tagging Implement and maintain data access governance policies and security controls across enterprise data platforms Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot data quality checks, alerts, and production governance tools Maintain data catalogs, metadata, data descriptions, and classification standards to improve data discoverability and reliability Support identity and access integrations, user onboarding, access certifications, and governance-related troubleshooting Collaborate with platform engineering and SRE teams to test, integrate, and deploy new governance capabilities, including automated data tagging Automate governance configurations where possible and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures Required Skills/Experience (Must-Haves) 3+ years of professional experience in data engineering, software engineering, or platform engineering Strong hands-on experience with Snowflake, including RBAC, data masking, and object tagging Strong working proficiency in SQL and Python Experience supporting, monitoring, and troubleshooting production systems Working knowledge of data governance principles, including data catalogs, metadata management, data classification, and data quality Experience translating business, governance, or security requirements into technical implementations Ability to quickly learn unfamiliar technical tools, troubleshoot independently, and collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams Preferred Skills/Experience (Nice-to-Haves) Experience with data access governance platforms such as Immuta or SecuPi Familiarity with data quality monitoring tools such as Anomalo, Monte Carlo, or similar solutions Experience with data catalog and metadata management platforms such as Alation, Collibra, or Microsoft Purview Experience with infrastructure as code and CI/CD tools, including Terraform or equivalent technologies Knowledge of identity and access management solutions such as Okta or SailPoint Experience participating in technical vendor evaluations, proofs of concept, or implementing privacy and compliance controls •Familiarity with AI-assisted data documentation, automated metadata generation, or LLM access patterns involving governed data Key Competencies & Behaviors Strong Technical Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving Ownership and Accountability for Production Systems Adaptability and Continuous Learning Cross-Functional Collaboration and Communication Attention to Detail and Security-First Mindset Work Environment Location: Glendale, CA Schedule: Hybrid – 4 days onsite and 1 day remote per week Contract Duration: 52 weeks Compensation & Benefits Pay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $56.00 and $80.00 per hour. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums. Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP) 401K offered About KellyMitchell At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We’re movers and shakers! We don’t mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice. Marketing Disclosure By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from KellyMitchell and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at careers.kellymitchell.com [143532]

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