> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3204805-data-protection-data-governance-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3204805-data-protection-data-governance-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Data Protection/Data Governance Engineer

- **Company:** Harnham
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Salary:** £145,600.0 - £166,400.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** BigQuery, Software as a Service, Data Governance, Data Retention, Google Analytics, Identity and Access Management, Role-Based Access Control, Zero Trust Network Access, Google Cloud, Data Classification, Terraform
- **Published:** September 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/data-protection-data-governance-engineer/57329240

## About the Role

* Strong hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
 * Expertise in IAM, RBAC, Organisation Policies and Service Accounts.
 * Experience implementing least-privilege and zero-trust security models.
 * Strong BigQuery governance and security experience.
 * Terraform or equivalent Infrastructure as Code expertise.
 * Experience delivering data governance, data protection or cloud governance programmes.
 * Strong understanding of GDPR, data retention, DPIAs and broader data protection principles.
 * Experience working across Engineering, Legal, Compliance and business stakeholders.
 * Proven track record delivering contract engagements independently.

Desirable

 * Experience within regulated industries such as Gambling, Gaming, Financial Services, FinTech or Insurance.
 * Experience with DLP tooling and data classification frameworks.
 * Experience governing SaaS platforms containing personal data.
 * Previous experience working within large, complex cloud estates.

## Description

Over a 12-week engagement, you will assess and improve a complex GCP estate, implement governance controls, and establish processes that enable the business to meet its data protection and retention obligations., * Assess and remediate governance gaps across a large Google Cloud Platform environment.

 * Design and implement least-privilege and zero-trust access controls.
 * Review and optimise IAM, RBAC, service accounts and organisation policies.
 * Work with Legal and Compliance stakeholders to translate policy requirements into technical controls.
 * Classify data and implement retention standards across cloud platforms.
 * Review large volumes of historical and archived data to determine appropriate retention and deletion approaches.
 * Restructure and govern BigQuery datasets to support automated retention and access controls.
 * Implement governance controls through Terraform and Infrastructure as Code.
 * Establish a practical DPIA process and governance workflows.
 * Introduce governance standards across key SaaS platforms including GA4, Meta and Xtremepush.
 * Produce documentation, operating procedures and handover packs for the permanent team.


## Related Videos

- [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail)
- [Data Governance in the Era of AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1622-data-governance-in-the-era-of-ai)
- [The Cloud is Calling: Answer with In-Demand Skills](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/945-the-cloud-is-calling-answer-with-in-demand-skills)
- [Infrastructure as Code: The Developer's Secret Weapon](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1221-infrastructure-as-code-the-developer-s-secret-weapon)
- [Terraform for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/3-terraform-for-developers)
- [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works)

## Related Articles

- [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk)
- [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk)
- [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london)
- [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023)
- [Got AI ideas but no money? Here are 10 free ways to level up your AI skills with Google Cloud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/600-got-ai-ideas-but-no-money-here-are-10-free-ways-to-level-up-your-ai-skills-with-google-cloud)
- [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers)