BigID SME
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Experience with BigID and data governance or privacy tools.
- Strong knowledge of application programming interfaces, Linux, scripting with Python or Shell, and cloud platforms.
- Hands-on experience in a Professional Services or consulting role.
- Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
- Proven ability to lead projects independently.
- Lead BigID deployments and upgrades across on-premises and cloud environments.
- Implement and configure BigID for data discovery, classification, and cataloging across structured and unstructured data sources.
- Integrate BigID with databases, data lakes, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, and GCP), and SaaS applications.
- Configure PII, PHI, PCI, GDPR, and CCPA policies and data classification rules.
- Support data privacy workflows such as DSAR, consent management, and data retention.
- Develop and customize BigID scans, connectors, and metadata ingestion.
- Troubleshoot issues and optimize performance.
- Work directly with customers to ensure successful implementations.
About the company
WaveStrong provides information security and data privacy services to organizations across the US and Canada, combining advisory, managed security services, and solution consulting to plan, implement, and run security programs. Its advisory work includes risk assessments and compliance planning (PCI DSS, HIPAA, SOX, NIST), while its managed services offer 24/7 monitoring, co-managed SIEM, endpoint security, and MDR as an extension of a client’s team. Solution consultants bring engineers to help with deployment and integration of security projects across on-premises and cloud environments, covering application, cloud, data protection, and threat detection. The company differentiates itself with an end-to-end approach that unites strategic planning, ongoing operations, and hands-on engineering, focused on unified GRC across diverse industries, with the goal of protecting confidential information, intellectual property, and customer data.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
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Founded
2001
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- WaveStrong hosted IBM-backed PA Security Leaders Round Table in 2026, reinforcing market visibility.
- WaveStrong blog and events pages stayed active through 2026, showing ongoing demand generation.
- Whiteswan partnership in April 2025 expands identity security offerings for enterprise buyers.
What critics are saying
- Khanna v. Walia names WaveStrong in a 2026 Northern California RICO case.
- Court dockets indicate WaveStrong faces counterclaims and cross-claims, distracting leadership through 2026.
- Service-heavy cybersecurity consulting faces margin pressure from larger IBM ecosystem competitors and specialist MSSPs.
What makes WaveStrong unique
- WaveStrong pairs consulting, managed security, and solution engineering for enterprise security operations.
- IBM partnership signals distribution leverage and credibility in complex cybersecurity deals.
- Identity security partnerships like Whiteswan broaden its portfolio beyond traditional advisory services.
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