Sector: Security / Architecture
Location: Central London
Type: Contract
Ref: BBBH72596_1782736810
Salary: Negotiable
London | 6-Month Contract | (Inside IR35)
We are seeking an experienced Data Retention (BigID) Solution Architect to support a major insurance client on an initial 6-month contract, with the potential for extension.
This is a hybrid role based in London (2-3 days per week onsite), offering the opportunity to lead the design and implementation of enterprise-wide data retention capabilities.
As the Data Retention Solution Architect, you will act as the subject matter expert for data retention regulations, policies and best practice, ensuring compliance requirements are translated into scalable technical solutions.
Working closely with business and technology stakeholders, you'll define retention policies, support BigID implementation, and design data retention architecture across Azure data platforms.
Define enterprise data retention policies and regulatory requirements
Translate legal and business requirements into technical solutions and user stories
Design scalable data retention architecture using BigID
Maintain data inventory, classification and data mapping artefacts
Validate data discovery and classification outputs
Support pilot deployments, business adoption and governance activities
Produce audit evidence and documentation supporting compliance
Design retention solutions across Azure Data Lake, Snowflake and Azure Synapse
Collaborate with business, legal and technical stakeholders
Proven experience as a Solution Architect specialising in Data Retention and BigID
Strong understanding of data retention regulations, governance and compliance
Experience implementing BigID data discovery and classification solutions
Experience with Azure Data Platform technologies including ADLS, Snowflake and Synapse
Strong stakeholder management and business analysis skills
Ability to translate regulatory requirements into technical solutions
Must Have Insurance industry experience
If you're an experienced BigID Solution Architect with insurance sector expertise and a strong background in data retention and governance, we'd be keen to hear from you.
