BigID Engineer

Ampcus, Inc; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampcus, Inc is seeking a BigID Engineer to deploy, configure, administer, and support the BigID platform within Chicago and remote environments. You will collaborate with security, data, and IT teams to enable data discovery, governance, and privacy compliance.

The role emphasizes deployment, configuration, integration with databases and cloud platforms, and ongoing optimization and documentation to ensure secure data management across the enterprise.

Qualifications

• Experience deploying and administering BigID solutions.
• Hands-on BigID installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of data discovery, classification, metadata management, and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation, deployment, and configuration of BigID across enterprise environments.
• Configure data sources, scanners, connectors, and discovery jobs for data classification initiatives.
• Implement and maintain BigID modules aligned with security requirements.
• Integrate BigID with enterprise systems, databases, cloud platforms, and security tools.
• Troubleshoot platform, connectivity, and performance issues; support governance initiatives.

Skills

BigID deployment

BigID administration

Data discovery

Data classification

Metadata management

SQL / relational databases

REST APIs / system integrations

Linux / Windows server

Network & security basics

Problem solving / troubleshooting

Job description

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.

Job Title: BigID Engineer

Location(s): Chicago, IL
Remote

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced BigID Engineer responsible for deploying, configuring, administering, and supporting the BigID platform to enable enterprise-wide data discovery, classification, governance, and privacy compliance. The role involves collaborating with security, infrastructure, database, and application teams to implement and optimize BigID solutions, ensuring the secure and effective management of sensitive enterprise data.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the installation, deployment, and configuration of the BigID platform across enterprise environments.
• Configure data sources, scanners, connectors, and discovery jobs to support data identification and classification initiatives.
• Implement and maintain BigID modules and capabilities aligned with business and security requirements.
• Integrate BigID with enterprise systems, databases, cloud platforms, and security tools.
• Troubleshoot and resolve platform, connectivity, and performance issues.
• Support data classification, data inventory, data governance, and privacy compliance initiatives.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, cybersecurity, IAM, and application teams to ensure successful platform implementation.
• Perform system upgrades, patches, and configuration changes following established change management processes.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, deployment guides, and operational procedures.
• Monitor platform health, performance, and capacity utilization.
• Participate in system integration testing and user acceptance testing.
• Provide technical expertise and operational support during project implementation and post-production phases.
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvements within the BigID environment.
• Support audit, compliance, and regulatory requirements related to data governance and privacy.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong experience deploying and administering BigID solutions.
• Hands‑on experience with BigID installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of data discovery, data classification, metadata management, and data governance concepts.
• Experience integrating enterprise applications, databases, and cloud platforms.
• Familiarity with Linux and Windows server administration.
• Understanding of networking, security, and infrastructure principles.
• Experience working with SQL and relational databases.
• Knowledge of REST APIs and system integrations.
• Experience supporting large‑scale enterprise implementations.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.

Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.