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Data Tagging Jobs in Atlanta, GA (NOW HIRING)

Reliable data quality and consistency, including tagging, tracking, and event definitions across systems, so leaders can trust the reporting. * Guiding the direction of a unified data ecosystem for ...

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Data & AI Platform Engineer

Duluth, GA

$105K - $126K/yr

Help implement and maintain guardrails (naming/tagging conventions, access patterns, basic cost awareness). DevOps & Deployment Support * Contribute to CI/CD workflows for data and analytics assets ...

Data & AI Platform Engineer

Atlanta, GA

$110K - $132K/yr

Help implement and maintain guardrails (naming/tagging conventions, access patterns, basic cost awareness). DevOps & Deployment Support * Contribute to CI/CD workflows for data and analytics assets ...

Senior Data & AI Platform Engineer

Atlanta, GA

$64.75 - $86.50/hr

Define and enforce platform standards: naming and tagging conventions, access patterns, cost ... Data & Analytics Platform Leadership * Serve as the technical authority across a core platform ...

Senior Data & AI Platform Engineer

Duluth, GA · On-site

$62 - $82.75/hr

Define and enforce platform standards: naming and tagging conventions, access patterns, cost ... Data & Analytics Platform Leadership * Serve as the technical authority across a core platform ...

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How much do data tagging jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for data tagging in Atlanta, GA is $95,426.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $82,700.00 and $104,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a data tagger do?

A typical day for a Data Tagging professional involves reviewing large volumes of data—such as images, video clips, audio, or text—and applying specific labels or annotations according to detailed project guidelines. You’ll likely work with specialized software platforms and may be part of a collaborative team that regularly coordinates to ensure consistency and accuracy. Frequent communication with project managers or data scientists is common to clarify criteria or resolve ambiguities. While the work can be repetitive, it is crucial for the development of AI and machine learning applications, and there are often opportunities to progress into quality assurance, project coordination, or more technical data roles over time.

What skills and qualifications are needed for data tagging?

To excel in a Data Tagging role, attention to detail, consistency, and a basic understanding of data categorization or annotation are essential, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with specialized annotation software or data labeling platforms, as well as basic computer literacy, is typically required. Strong time management, communication skills, and the ability to follow detailed instructions help candidates stand out. These abilities ensure that tagged data is accurate, reliable, and ready for use in training machine learning models or improving data-driven processes.

What is data tagging?

A Data Tagging job involves labeling or annotating data, such as text, images, audio, or video, to help machine learning models understand patterns and make accurate predictions. Taggers assign relevant metadata, categories, or identifiers to raw data based on predefined guidelines. This process is essential for training AI systems in tasks like image recognition, natural language processing, and content moderation. Attention to detail and consistency are critical in ensuring high-quality, accurate datasets for AI models.

What are the most commonly searched types of Data Tagging jobs in Atlanta, GA?

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Infographic showing various Data Tagging job openings in Atlanta, GA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $95,426 per year, or $45.9 per hour.

Data Security Architect (Data Platform Security)

McKesson

Alpharetta, GA • On-site, Remote

$62.25 - $80/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago


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7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 209 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

47th of 86 rated pharmaceutical


Job description

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve - we care.

What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow's health today, we want to hear from you.

CoverMyMeds Technology isseeking aData Security Architect(Data Platform Security) to join our Data & Analytics organization. This is a highly specialized role responsible for defining, implementing, and governingenterprise-wide data security architectureacross cloud and hybrid data platforms. You will serve as the security authority across the data lifecycle - ensuring that sensitive healthcare data isprotected, compliant, and audit-readywhile enabling scalable analytics and external data sharing. This role directly supports mission-critical healthcare operations wheresecurity, privacy, and trust are foundational.

* Our preferred candidate would reside in the Columbus, OH area to support a hybrid work schedule, but we may consider a well-qualified full-remote candidate.

*McKesson complies with all applicable U.S. immigration laws and regulations. The Company does not provide employer support or sponsorship for any immigration related employment benefit for this role.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a fulltime basis without the need for employer support or sponsorship now or in the future. This includes having the legal right to work in the United States without the need for McKesson support or sponsorship for any immigration related employment authorization (e.g., H1B, O1, E3, H1B1, TN, F1 OPT, F1 STEM OPT, F1 CPT, etc.) now or in the future. If you will require McKessonto provide immigration support or sponsorship now or in the future, you should not apply for this position.

What You'll Do:

  • Own and evolve enterprise data security architectureacross Databricks, Azure Data Lake, and enterprise reporting platforms

  • Design and enforcefine-grained data access controls(RBAC, ABAC, row/column-level security) using Unity Catalog and governed tagging frameworks

  • Architectidentity and access management (IAM) patternsintegrating Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, SailPoint, and privileged access platforms

  • Define and implementPHI/PII protection strategies, including tokenization, encryption, de-identification, and masking across environments

  • Establishsecure data sharing and multi-tenant access modelsfor external customers, partners, and embedded analytics

  • Lead architecture fordata rights, entitlements, and consent-based access controls, ensuring compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements

  • Build and operationalizesecurity controls aligned to SOX ITGC, including logical access controls, change management, and audit evidence frameworks

  • Designaudit-ready security architecturessupporting HIPAA, SOC 2 Type II, and FedRAMP compliance requirements

  • Partner with engineering, SRE, and platform teams toembed security into CI/CD pipelines, platform onboarding, and development standards

  • Define and governdata classification, tagging, and lineage-aware security policiesacross medallion architectures

  • Evaluate and recommendenterprise security tooling and governance platforms

  • Producearchitecture artifacts(decision records, control matrices, audit evidence) consumable by internal and external auditors

Basic Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience, and typically requires 7+ years of relevant experience indata security, cybersecurity, or data architecture,with significant focus in cloud-based environments

  • Proven experience implementingdata security and governance controls in regulated environments(HIPAA, healthcare strongly preferred)

  • Strong expertise inSOX IT General Controls (ITGC)domains, including logical access, change management, and audit controls

  • Hands-on experience withDatabricks Unity Catalog security models, including RBAC, ABAC, and data masking

  • Deep knowledge ofAzure cloud security architecture, including networking, identity, and secrets management

  • Experience designingidentity and access management solutions(Okta, Entra ID, SailPoint, privileged access tools)

  • Demonstrated experience implementingencryption, tokenization, and de-identification strategiesfor sensitive data

  • Experience designingsecure data architectures for external/customer-facing analytics products

  • Ability to translateregulatory requirements into implemented technical controls and audit artifacts

  • Strong communication skills with ability to present architecture concepts totechnical, business, and audit stakeholders

Preferred Skills / Experience:

  • Experience supportingSOC 2 Type II and/or FedRAMP compliance programs

  • Knowledge ofhealthcare data sharing frameworks and consent models

  • Experience designingdata entitlement models and purpose-based access controls at scale

  • Familiarity withFHIR-based data platforms and interoperability security

  • Experience withDSPM/CSPM tools for cloud data security

  • Experience implementingnon-production data masking and synthetic data solutions

  • Exposure toCI/CD security architecture and service principal hardening

  • Experience operating in large,matrixed enterprise governance environments

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, pleaseclick here.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$124,100 - $206,900

McKesson has become aware of online recruiting-related scams in which individuals who are not affiliated with or authorized by McKesson are using McKesson's (or affiliated entities, like CoverMyMeds or RxCrossroads) name in fraudulent emails, job postings or social media messages. In light of these scams, please bear the following in mind:
McKesson Talent Advisors will never solicit money or credit card information in connection with a McKesson job application.


McKesson Talent Advisors do not communicate with candidates via online chatrooms or using email accounts such as Gmail or Hotmail. Note that McKesson does rely on a virtual assistant (Gia) for certain recruiting-related communications with candidates.

McKesson job postings are posted on our career site: careers.mckesson.com.

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other legally protected category. For additional information on McKesson's full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.

McKesson is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including job seekers with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to (United States) Disability_Accommodation@McKesson.com or (Canada) Accessibility@mckesson.ca. Resumes or CVs submitted to this email box will not be accepted.

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