Data Discovery Classification Specialist & BigID (Bangalore, Pune)

Location: Bangalore /Pune

No. of positions open: 1

Years of Experience: 8+ years

Prerequisite skills: Data security

Shift: General

Job Description:

Data Discovery Classification Specialist & BigID

We are seeking a skilled and detail oriented Data Discovery Classification Specialist to join our Cybersecurity team This role will focus on leveraging the BigID platform to identify classify and manage sensitive data across our enterprise landscape The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of data governance privacy regulations and hands-on experience with BigID or similar tools.

Key Responsibilities

Data Discovery

Deploy and configure BigID to scan structured and unstructured data sources

Identify shadow dark and orphaned data across cloud onprem and hybrid environments

Collaborate with IT and data owners to validate discovered assets

Data Classification

Classify sensitive data including PII PHI PCI secrets and toxic combinations

Customize classifiers and policies to align with business and regulatory needs

Continuously refine classification models to reduce false positives

Policy Enforcement Risk Mitigation

Implement automated actions such as quarantine deletion and labeling

Support privacy and compliance initiatives GDPR HIPAA CPRA etc.,

Provide insights for data minimization and retention strategies

Reporting Visualization

Generate dashboards and reports using BigIDs Data Explorer

Present findings to stakeholders and support audit readiness

AI Emerging Data Risks

Discover data used in AI models and copilots

Assess risks and support responsible AI development
Qualifications

6-8 years of experience in data governance cybersecurity or privacy

Hands-on experience with BigID

Familiarity with cloud platforms AWS Azure GCP and data lakes

Strong understanding of privacy regulations and data protection frameworks

Excellent analytical communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Certifications

BigID Certified Specialist if available

CIPP CIPT or other privacy security certifications