BigID Architect

BigID Architect – 12 Month Contract

12 months (with potential extension)

Remote – must be able to work within European time zones

(Candidates based in the UK or Europe preferred)

We are seeking a highly experienced BigID Architect to join a large-scale data, AI, and information protection programme. This role requires deep technical expertise in BigID, strong architectural capability, and the seniority to operate in a complex, enterprise environment undergoing organisational and operating model change.

The successful contractor will play a key role in designing, implementing, and scaling BigID across the organisation, working closely with security, data, and engineering stakeholders.

• Act as the BigID technical and solution architect, owning end-to-end design and implementation
• Define and deliver BigID architecture, including data discovery, classification, privacy, and governance use cases
• Integrate BigID with enterprise data platforms, cloud services, and security tooling
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to delivery teams and stakeholders
• Support information protection, data security, and regulatory compliance initiatives
• Engage with senior stakeholders to translate business and regulatory requirements into scalable technical solutions
• Contribute to operating model decisions across data, AI, cyber security, and information protection domains
• Troubleshoot complex BigID implementations and performance issues
• Produce high-quality architecture documentation and technical standards

• Proven experience as a BigID Architect or Senior BigID Engineer in large enterprise environments
• Strong hands-on expertise with BigID platform architecture, deployment, and configuration
• Experience delivering data discovery, classification, privacy, and governance solutions
• Solid understanding of data security, information protection, and regulatory compliance (e.g. GDPR)
• Experience integrating BigID with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and enterprise data sources
• Ability to work autonomously and operate at a senior / consulting level
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Background in data, AI, or cyber security programmes
• Experience working in matrixed or transitioning organisations
• Previous experience in highly regulated industries

• Remote-first role
• Flexible location within Europe
• Immediate or short-notice availability preferred