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Data Privacy Specialist

Finezi Inc.
Oakland, CA Contractor
POSTED ON 7/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/23/2026

Job Title: Expert Programmer Analyst – Technical Lead (Data Privacy & Governance Platform)

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Location: 300 Lakeside Dr, Oakland, CA 94612 United States


Job Description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Technical Lead to own and lead an enterprise data privacy and governance platform. This individual will serve as the primary technical authority responsible for platform architecture, integrations, cloud infrastructure, operational stability, and long-term strategy.

The ideal candidate combines hands-on technical expertise with leadership experience and has worked with BigID or similar data privacy/data governance platforms in large enterprise environments.

This is a hybrid position requiring approximately one day per week onsite in Oakland, CA.


Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary technical owner and subject matter expert for the enterprise data privacy platform.
  • Design, maintain, and improve platform architecture across cloud and on-premise environments.
  • Lead technical design for new platform capabilities, enhancements, and integrations.
  • Develop and maintain API integrations with enterprise applications.
  • Build and maintain automation scripts to support platform operations.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the Operations & Maintenance team.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues.
  • Collaborate with Privacy, Security, Infrastructure, and Application teams.
  • Work directly with software vendors on support, upgrades, and product roadmap discussions.
  • Ensure platform scalability, security, performance, and compliance with enterprise standards.
  • Support data discovery, classification, and governance initiatives across structured and unstructured data sources.


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  • 7 years of software development, programming, or technical analysis experience.
  • Experience leading enterprise platforms as a Technical Lead or Subject Matter Expert.
  • Strong scripting experience (Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar).
  • Experience designing and implementing REST API integrations.
  • Strong understanding of enterprise databases including Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or similar.
  • Experience working with cloud platforms, preferably AWS.
  • Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management experience.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with BigID or similar data privacy/data governance platforms.
  • Experience with:
  • Microsoft Purview
  • OneTrust
  • Collibra
  • Informatica Data Governance
  • Varonis
  • Securiti.ai
  • AWS services including EC2, IAM, Networking, Security Groups, and VPC.
  • Experience supporting hybrid cloud/on-premise environments.
  • Understanding of data discovery, data classification, and governance concepts.
  • Familiarity with GDPR, CCPA, and enterprise privacy programs.
  • Experience working with SharePoint and enterprise repositories.


Desired Skills

  • Enterprise Platform Architecture
  • Data Governance
  • Data Privacy
  • Cloud Architecture
  • AWS
  • API Development
  • Scripting
  • SQL
  • Oracle
  • SharePoint
  • Vendor Management
  • Technical Leadership
  • Production Support
  • System Integration


Salary : $128,000 - $173,000

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