Job Description

BigID Administrator / BigID Engineer

Location: Riverwoods, IL (Hybrid 3 days/week) — Open to 100% Remote for strong candidates
Duration: 6-month contract (extension or contract-to-hire potential)

Overview

We are seeking a skilled BigID Administrator / Engineer to support and optimize our enterprise data discovery environment. This role focuses on administering BigID, tuning performance, configuring scans, monitoring system health, and troubleshooting issues to ensure the platform runs efficiently at scale. You will join an established team and play a critical role in strengthening our data protection and discovery capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, and optimize the BigID platform
• Set up, modify, and monitor assessment scans and full scans
• Review logs, troubleshoot errors, and ensure scanning throughput meets performance targets
• Monitor system health and build observability dashboards within BigID
• Identify defects, bottlenecks, and optimization opportunities
• Support integrations such as S3 bucket scanning and other connectors
• Collaborate with engineering team members to resolve issues and improve processes
• Document configurations, processes, and system changes in the knowledge base
• Provide clear communication and updates to technical and non-technical stakeholders
  
  

Required Experience

• 1+ years of hands-on BigID experience (admin or engineering)
• Strong knowledge of BigID scans, logs, troubleshooting, and configuration
• Experience with data discovery, data-at-rest scanning, or data management tools
• Ability to analyze performance issues and tune platform behavior
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively within a technical team

Soft Skills

• Strong communicator able to explain technical concepts in simple terms
• Team-oriented, proactive, takes initiative
• Strong documentation habits
• Mission-driven mindset focused on protecting sensitive data