BigID Engineer / Information Governance Engineer

BigID Engineer / Information Governance Engineer at Holistic Partners, Inc BigID Engineer / Information Governance Engineer at Holistic Partners, Inc in Great Falls, Virginia Posted in 1 day ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

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 Responsibilities Execute and monitor data discovery scans across priority data sources Develop and fine-tune classifiers (regex, NER, pattern matching) to improve accuracy and reduce false positives Analyze findings such as: Sensitive data exposure Aged data Retention risks Create and manage remediation tickets in Jira (future transition to ServiceNow) Ensure consistent tagging, routing, and tracking of issues Build repeatable workflows from discovery to remediation Maintain documentation for processes and continuous improvements Required Qualifications Hands-on experience with BigID or similar data discovery tools Experience in classifier development/tuning (regex, pattern matching, NER) Familiarity with ticketing systems (Jira, ServiceNow) Understanding of structured vs. unstructured data Knowledge of data governance, privacy, or security principles Basic scripting/querying skills ( SQL, Python, APIs ) Strong analytical skills and attention to detail Success Criteria Improved classification accuracy and reduced false positives Efficient conversion of findings into actionable remediation tickets Establishment of scalable, repeatable workflows