Data Governance & Architecture Intern

Job Title: Data Governance & Architecture Intern

Location: Dallas, TX

Your role:
The Data Governance & Architecture Intern will support the Corporate Data Office by assisting with foundational tasks across Data Governance, Data Architecture, Data Management, and Data Cataloging. This internship provides hands-on experience in enterprise data operations, including data documentation, cataloging support, quality tracking, and architecture visualization, offering a strong foundation in data and information management at scale.

What you’ll do:

• Data Catalog Support: Assist with metadata entry, validation, and updates in the enterprise Data Catalog; support catalog users with onboarding and access inquiries​.
• Documentation: Help document data architecture, including data domains, master systems, and lineage; support updates to data models and architecture diagrams​.
• Governance Artifacts: Support creation and maintenance of data governance documentation, such as data domain definitions, policies, quality rules, and stewardship rosters​.
• Data Quality Monitoring: Assist in collecting, organizing, and reporting on data quality metrics and stewardship activities in collaboration with the governance team​​.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Attend stakeholder meetings and take notes; help synthesize follow-up actions for use by architects and engineers.
• Platform Tools: Support administrative tasks in tools like the enterprise Data Catalog, MDM platform, and quality management systems.

What you’ll need:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Data Science, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Interest in learning data architecture, governance frameworks, and enterprise data platforms.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Detail-oriented with good organizational and multitasking skills.
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for enterprise data management and governance.
• Ability to follow processes and maintain accuracy with complex documentation.
• Analytical thinking and willingness to explore technical systems.
• Adaptability in a dynamic, evolving data environment.

What we can offer you

Our rapidly evolving business sector offers the opportunity to be part of a courageous and passionate team who work together to understand and meet the changing needs of our global customers. 

Join us and you’ll be part of a supportive and inclusive environment where you can bring your whole self to work. As part of our team, you’ll get to work with people from different business areas, challenge the way we do things and put your ideas into action. We’ll also give you plenty of development opportunities so you can build a rewarding and successful career with us. 

Notes:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Digital Realty is an equal opportunity employer, EOE/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled.  All applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or other status protected by law or Company policy.

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