BigID Engineer / Information Governance Engineer

Job Title: BigID Engineer / Information Governance Engineer Location: Reston, Virginia (Hybrid – 1–2 Days Onsite per Week) Duration: 12+ Month Contract Interview Mode: Video Role Overview We are seeking an Information Governance Engineer with hands-on experience in BigID to support a data discovery and remediation program.

This role focuses on improving classification accuracy and transforming discovery findings into structured, actionable workflows.

Key ResponsibilitiesExecute and monitor data discovery scans across priority data sourcesDevelop and fine-tune classifiers (regex, NER, pattern matching) to improve accuracy and reduce false positivesAnalyze findings such as:Sensitive data exposureAged dataRetention risksCreate and manage remediation tickets in Jira (future transition to ServiceNow)Ensure consistent tagging, routing, and tracking of issuesBuild repeatable workflows from discovery to remediationMaintain documentation for processes and continuous improvements Required QualificationsHands-on experience with BigID or similar data discovery toolsExperience in classifier development/tuning (regex, pattern matching, NER)Familiarity with ticketing systems (Jira, ServiceNow)Understanding of structured vs.

unstructured dataKnowledge of data governance, privacy, or security principlesBasic scripting/querying skills (SQL, Python, APIs)Strong analytical skills and attention to detail Success CriteriaImproved classification accuracy and reduced false positivesEfficient conversion of findings into actionable remediation ticketsEstablishment of scalable, repeatable workflows