BigID Platform Administrator (Onsite)

BigID Platform Administrator Role Overview Responsible for the deployment, configuration, maintenance, and operational health of the enterprise BigID data intelligence, privacy, and security platform. The administrator oversees automated data discovery, classification policies, scanner performance, and integrations with enterprise data catalogs and compliance workflows. Key Responsibilities Platform Architecture & Maintenance: Deploy, configure, and maintain BigID core services, scanner nodes, and orchestrators across on-premises, cloud, and containerized environments (Kubernetes/Docker, Linux). Data Source Onboarding: Configure and maintain connections/credentials to structured, unstructured, and semi-structured data sources (Snowflake, Databricks, AWS S3/Azure Data Lake, Oracle, Hive, SharePoint, APIs). Scan & Classifier Management: Design, optimize, and schedule discovery scans, deep scans, and metadata profiling; manage classifier policies, regular expressions, NLP/ML classification models, and correlation sets. Access & Security Governance: Implement role-based access control (RBAC), integrate SSO/SAML/OAuth authentication, and ensure least-privilege administrative controls. API & Ecosystem Integration: Build and maintain REST API integrations to sync catalog/metadata assets with downstream governance platforms (Collibra, ServiceNow, Snowflake tag policies, Microsoft Purview). Monitoring & Upgrades: Monitor scanner throughput, memory/CPU usage, and job queue latency; manage version upgrades, security patching, and vulnerability remediation. Key Skills & Qualifications Proven experience in BigID administration, deployment, and scanning mechanics. Strong knowledge of container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker) and Linux system administration. Solid understanding of data governance, data classification (PII, PHI, PCI), and privacy frameworks (GDPR, CCPA). Proficiency in SQL, Python, REST APIs, and enterprise cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP). *Please note this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future* We're excited to meet people who share our mission and who can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply even if you only meet the minimum requirements. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out. Salary and Other Compensation Applications will be accepted until Sept 24, 2026, The annual salary for this position is between $ 90,000 - $ 150,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans. Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off 401(k) plan and contributions Long-term/Short-term Disability Paid Parental Leave Employee Stock Purchase Plan Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cognizant