EllisDon

Senior Data Governance & Resiliency Analyst

EllisDon$95K — $110K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in Data Governance and Enterprise Backup
  • Deep expertise in regulatory compliance and data classification
  • Proven ability to translate policies into technical controls
  • Experience with Microsoft Purview and ransomware resilience
  • Strong governance and policy mindset
  • Analytical, detail-oriented, and audit-focused mindset
  • Strong documentation and communication skills
  • Extensive experience in hybrid recovery solutions
  • Advanced skills in Veeam Backup & Replication
  • Familiarity with VMware, Windows/Linux, Azure, AWS/GCP

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of enterprise data governance frameworks
  • Define and enforce data retention and classification practices
  • Establish governance standards for data protection
  • Implement ownership and stewardship models for data accountability
  • Drive enterprise adoption of data governance standards
  • Design enterprise backup and recovery solutions
  • Define RTO and RPO standards aligned with business needs
  • Establish monitoring for backup performance and policy compliance

Benefits

  • Continuous learning and development opportunities
  • Opportunities for career growth
  • Commitment to inclusion and diversity
  • Competitive compensation package
Full Job Description
You as a Senior Data Governance & Resiliency Analyst will:
  • Enterprise Data Governance & Policy
  • Lead the development and evolution of enterprise data governance frameworks, policies, and standards.
  • Define and enforce data classification, retention, lifecycle, and defensible deletion practices aligned with regulatory requirements.
  • Establish governance standards for data protection, including backup, recovery, immutability, and ransomware resilience.
  • Implement data ownership and stewardship models, ensuring accountability across business domains.
  • Govern critical data elements and enable enterprise data visibility through cataloging, metadata, and lineage practices.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert, ensuring alignment with Legal, Risk, and Compliance, and maintaining audit-ready governance artifacts.
  • Governance Enforcement & Platform Alignment
  • Drive enterprise adoption of data governance and resiliency standards, providing leadership with insights on data risk posture, governance maturity, and resiliency readiness.
  • Translate governance requirements into enforceable technical controls across data protection platforms, ensuring compliance with retention, immutability, and archival standards.
  • Partner with infrastructure and business stakeholders to embed governance into system design and operations, and to classify and prioritize critical data assets.
  • Ensure consistent governance across structured, unstructured, and SaaS data environments.
  • Continuously assess, monitor, and remediate gaps between defined policies and implemented controls.
  • Backup, Recovery, & Hybrid Infrastructure
  • Design and operate enterprise backup, recovery, and cyber-resiliency solutions aligned with governance standards.
  • Optimize backup performance, replication, lifecycle policies, and storage utilization.
  • Implement immutable architectures and ransomware defense strategies.
  • Lead Restore Testing and Recovery Simulations to validate readiness.
  • Serve as escalation lead for backup, recovery, and data integrity issues, including RCA and remediation.
  • Ensure consistent policy application across hybrid environments (on-prem, cloud, SaaS).
  • Align data protection with classification, compliance, and resiliency requirements, eliminating single points of failure.
  • Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
  • Define enterprise RTO and RPO standards aligned to business criticality and risk tolerance.
  • Establish and govern DR and BCP frameworks, ensuring alignment with data classification and resiliency objectives.
  • Lead disaster recovery exercises, recovery validation, and audit readiness activities.
  • Identify, assess, and remediate gaps in resiliency and recovery capabilities.
  • Ensure DR practices are fully documented, regularly tested, and compliant with enterprise and regulatory requirements.
  • Operations, Monitoring & Improvement
  • Establish monitoring and reporting for backup performance, policy compliance, and data retention adherence.
  • Drive continuous improvement across performance, capacity planning, and governance enforcement.
  • Leverage automation to standardize operations, strengthen compliance, and enhance reporting consistency.
  • Collaboration & Advisory
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to IT, Security, and business leadership on data governance and resiliency strategy.
  • Partner cross-functionally with Security, Risk, Legal, Compliance, and Infrastructure teams to drive aligned outcomes.
  • Influence architecture, tooling, and investment decisions related to data protection and governance.
  • Provide strategic guidance on cloud adoption, migrations, and enterprise data protection approaches.
  • Support audit readiness and mentor team members on governance standards and resiliency best practices.
  • Documentation & Audit Readiness
  • Maintain audit-ready documentation (policies, backup procedures, DR plans, runbooks).
  • Ensure alignment with SLAs, OLAs, and compliance frameworks.
  • Support internal and external audits with defensible evidence.


Is this role right for you?
  • 10+ years in Data Governance, Enterprise Backup, and Hybrid Infrastructure Resiliency.
  • Deep expertise in data governance, data classification, retention, and regulatory compliance
  • Proven ability to translate policy into technical controls
  • Experience with Microsoft Purview (or similar) and ransomware resilience strategies
  • Strong governance and policy mindset
  • Analytical, detail-oriented, and audit-focused
  • Strong documentation, communication, and cross-team influence
  • Extensive hybrid recovery experience
  • Advanced: Veeam Backup & Replication (mandatory), AvePoint, Commvault (asset)
  • Strong: VMware, Windows/Linux, Azure (required), AWS/GCP (preferred)
  • Experience: Immutable backups, SAN/NAS/object storage, Microsoft 365 protection
  • Certifications (Preferred): Data governance / compliance. Veeam (VMCE), Azure, AWS, VMware, Commvault, ITIL
  • The salary range for this position is $95,000 - $110,000


EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.

Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it!

About EllisDon

EllisDon is a world-leading construction and building services company that completes in excess of $4 billion worth of contracts annually, in every market sector and across the globe. Over the last 65 years, they have grown from being a general contractor to a multi-faceted company that can deliver any aspect of a project.

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Joining EllisDon means becoming part of a dynamic team of professionals who are committed to redefining success in the construction industry. At EllisDon, the focus is on innovation, leadership, and a culture of diversity that drives every project forward.

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EllisDon offers a variety of job opportunities that cater to professionals looking to advance their careers in a supportive and growth-oriented environment. Whether it's through direct hiring or internship positions, EllisDon is dedicated to nurturing skills and fostering professional development.

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EllisDon is not just a company; it's a community where each team member’s growth is prioritized. The benefits at EllisDon go beyond the standard – they are designed to enhance both personal and professional life, ensuring a balanced approach to employment. This commitment to team and individual well-being is a cornerstone of the EllisDon employment experience.

Innovation and Leadership

At the intersection of construction and technology, EllisDon stands as a leader. The company is committed to innovation and continuously seeks out ways to improve and lead in the industry. Team members at EllisDon are encouraged to think creatively and push boundaries, which is integral to the company’s success and leadership in the market.

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EllisDon believes that diversity is the key to a robust workplace. The company invests in diversity training and leadership programs that empower employees from all backgrounds to excel and lead. Professional growth is supported through comprehensive training programs and a culture that values diverse perspectives and ideas.

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Networking within EllisDon provides invaluable opportunities for career advancement. Employees are encouraged to engage with leaders and peers alike, which enhances their professional network and opens up new pathways for career development.

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