BigID Architect

BigID Architect – 12 Month Contract Contract Length: 12 months (with potential extension) Location: Remote – must be able to work within European time zones (Candidates based in the UK or Europe preferred) Overview 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. Key Responsibilities • 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 Required Skills & Experience • 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 Nice to Have • Background in data, AI, or cyber security programmes • Experience working in matrixed or transitioning organisations • Previous experience in highly regulated industries Working Arrangements • Remote-first role • Flexible location within Europe • Immediate or short-notice availability preferred