Data Classification and Labeling Analyst [OneIT]

The Opportunity :

We are seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Data Classification and Labeling Analyst to join our Security Engineering and Operations team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for accurately classifying and labeling large datasets to support our machine learning and data analysis initiatives.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.

• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work.

Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

WeAre WSP

What you can expect to do here :

Specific areas of responsibility may fall into any one of the following areas of Data Classification and Labeling :

• Refine data discovery, classification, and labelling requirements (e.g., data sources, data / file types, integrations)
• Develop Internal Data Process / Placement Mapping
• Define classification and labelling schema and lifecycle handling policies
• Identify gaps in current solution (e.g., MS Purview) identify additional tooling required
• Select, implement, and configure solution to scan, map, classify, and label WSP's data holdings
• Configure solution to enable automated and manual sensitive data labelling for M365 apps and services (incl. configuring mail flow rules)
• Prioritize and onboard data sources for scanning (e.g., structured, unstructured data across applications, databases, file shares, cloud storage)
• Execute scans, build data maps, and tune classifications
• Develop policies and procedures to communicate, operationalize, and sustain discovery, classification, and labelling capabilities

Leadership and People Responsibilities

• Develop positive working relationships with other team members and business partners and partners across teams to align with WSPs internal and external client demands.
• Provide feedback on the governance process for continued improvement.

Finance / Budgetary Responsibilities

• Provide feedback on tooling and identify additional needs
• Plan for expanse of security tools to cover ongoing needs
• Evaluation of license usage and potential growth

What you'll bring to WSP :

• 7-+ years related experience in data management or similar position.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, data sciences, or related field
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and software (purview). Familiarity with machine learning concepts is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• Experience with IT Governance frameworks such as COBIT, ITIL and ISO 2700x, NIST
• Experience with governance, compliance, and audit within IT environments
• Experience of risk management, including risk analysis, mitigation, and monitoring
• Knowledge of information security regulations applicable to WSP

What sets you apart :

• Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, data sciences, or related field
• Microsoft data analyst associate certification, Data+ or equivalent

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP :

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Please Note :

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview.

This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

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