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.
About Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.
Things to know before you apply
- Work authorization: Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
- Accommodations: If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.
- AI in hiring: We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help us screen and assess applications more efficiently. Our team performs additional human review and ultimately decides who moves forward in our hiring process.
- Open position: Unless otherwise stated, this job posting is for an open position on our team.
- Language proficiency: We ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.
- Inclusion: Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.
