Who we are:

At UST, we help the world’s best organizations grow and succeed through transformation. Bringing together the right talent, tools, and ideas, we work with our client to co-create lasting change. Together, with over 30,000 employees in 30+ countries, we build for boundless impact—touching billions of lives in the process. Visit us at UST.com.

Summary:

UST is looking for Data Discovery & Classification Engineer to join our data management team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying, classifying, and protecting sensitive data across the organization, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations and internal policies. 

The Opportunity:

Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities: 

•Onboarding Data Sources:

o Work with IT and data teams to integrate new data sources into the existing data management platform. (e.g., Teams, OneDrive, file storage, APIs).

o Monitor data source health and connectivity; resolve any ingestion issues.

o Automate inventory updates where possible using scripts or tools.

o Create and maintain detailed documentation for each data source records, including metadata, data lineage, along with onboarding process.

• Maintaining Inventory of Data Sources:

o Maintain an up-to-date inventory of all data sources, ensuring each source is accurately cataloged and classified.

o Regularly monitor data sources for changes or updates, ensuring the inventory reflects the current state of data assets.

o Generate reports on the status and progress of data sources, highlighting any issues or areas for improvement.

• Data Classification & Tagging:

o Create and maintain classification categories.

o Apply appropriate tags and labels to data to facilitate easy retrieval and management.

o Adjust classification rules based on changing business needs and policies.

• Metrics and Reporting:

o Develop dashboards and reports to track onboarding status, classification accuracy, and data inventory health.

o Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as:

o Number of data sources onboarded

o Percentage of classified vs. unclassified data

• Automation and Process Improvement:

o Identify opportunities to automate data onboarding and classification processes.

o Create and maintain scripts to automate data extraction and classification.

o Propose and implement improvements to data ingestion pipelines and workflows. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. 

• Proven experience as a Data Discovery & Classification Engineer or in a similar role. 

• Strong knowledge of data discovery and classification tools and technologies (e.g., Congruity 360, Microsoft Purview, Big ID etc.). 

• Experience with data protection tools and technologies.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. 

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.  

What we believe:

We’re proud to embrace the same values that have shaped UST since the beginning. Since day one, we’ve been building enduring relationships and a culture of integrity. And today, it's those same values that are inspiring us to encourage innovation from everyone, to champion diversity and inclusion and to place people at the centre of everything we do. 

Humility:

We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.

Humanity:

Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.

Integrity:

We honor our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion, or sexual orientation.

All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, colour, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.

• To support and promote the values of UST.

• Comply with all Company policies and procedures