Data Security Specialist – BigID (RARR Job 5380)

We are seeking an experienced Data Security Specialist with deep expertise in BigID for data discovery, classification, and privacy risk mitigation. The ideal candidate should have strong experience working in data governance, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance environments.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Data Discovery

• Deploy and configure BigID to scan structured and unstructured data sources

• Identify shadow, dark, and orphaned data across cloud, on-premise, and hybrid environments

• Collaborate with IT and data owners to validate discovered assets

2. Data Classification

• Classify sensitive data, including PII, PHI, PCI, secrets, and toxic combinations

• Customize classifiers and policies as per business and compliance needs

• Continuously refine classification models to reduce false positives

3. Policy Enforcement & Risk Mitigation

• Implement automated actions like quarantine, deletion, and labeling

• Support privacy and compliance initiatives such as GDPR, HIPAA, CPRA, etc.

• Provide actionable insights for data minimization and retention policies

4. Reporting & Visualization

• Generate dashboards and reports using BigID’s Data Explorer

• Present findings to stakeholders and support audit and compliance readiness

5. AI & Emerging Data Risks

• Discover data used in AI models and copilots

• Assess data risks and support responsible AI development

Qualifications:

• 6–8 years of experience in data governance, cybersecurity, or privacy

• Hands-on experience with BigID

• Familiarity with AWS, Azure, GCP, and data lake architectures

• Strong understanding of privacy laws and data protection frameworks

• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Certifications:

• BigID Certified Specialist (if available)

• CIPP, CIPT, or other recognized privacy/security certifications