Microsoft 365 Purview and Modern Work Security Specialist

Charter; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative IT solutions provider in Vancouver is seeking a Microsoft 365 Purview and Modern Work Security Specialist to join their team. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of IT security experience with a strong focus on Microsoft 365 compliance solutions. This role requires expertise in implementing governance strategies and strong communication skills. The position is hybrid and involves collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance security and compliance. Candidates must reside in the Vancouver area and be authorized to work in Canada.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of IT security experience focused on Microsoft 365.
• Experience implementing and governing Microsoft Purview compliance.
• Ability to collaborate with business and IT stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage Microsoft Purview compliance solutions.
• Conduct risk assessment and gap analysis for compliance risks.
• Develop documentation and training materials for end users.

Skills

Microsoft 365 security and compliance

Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Information Protection

Insider Risk Management

eDiscovery

Microsoft Defender for Office 365

Governance frameworks

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft 365 E5

Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)

Job description

Position Title: Microsoft 365 Purview and Modern Work Security Specialist

Location: Vancouver, BC (Hybrid)

Overview:

Charter is currently seeking one (1) experienced Microsoft 365 Purview and Modern Work Security Specialist to join our team starting August 2025. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of IT security experience, with a strong focus on Microsoft 365 security and compliance. Previous experience implementing and governing Microsoft Purview compliance solutions, (i.e., Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Information Protection, Insider Risk Management, and eDiscovery) across key Microsoft 365 services is required. Strong experience deploying and managing Microsoft 365 E5 compliance and security features (i.e. Defender for Office 365 and Microsoft Extra ID/Azure AD) is also required. Location: Vancouver, BC(Hybrid) Term: 6 months. Strong possibility of extension. Candidates must reside in the Vancouver BC area for the duration of the project.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience with Microsoft Purview compliance solutions, such as Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Information Protection, Insider Risk Management, and eDiscovery
• Strong experience implementing and managing Microsoft 365 E5 security features, including Defender for Office 365 and Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD)
• Experience designing and implementing Microsoft 365 compliance and security policies in a regulated environment.
• Experience configuring and managing Microsoft Defender for Office 365 and Defender for Endpoint
• Experience conducting a risk assessment and gap analysis to identify and mitigate security and compliance risks
• Experience developing and maintaining documentation, governance playbooks, and training materials for end users and administrators
• Experience contributing to continuous improvement by providing metrics, reporting, and knowledge sharing across teams
• Proven ability to collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to define governance frameworks, compliance requirements, and secure collaboration strategies.
• Active industry certifications are considered as an asset.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) in English is required.
• Must be authorized to work in Canada.

Note: Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor candidates.

Our Company:

Charter is an award-winning Canadian IT Solutions and Managed Services Provider founded in 1997 in Victoria, BC, Canada. With offices nationwide, Charter offers innovative IT solutions, managed services, project delivery, and consulting. Our mission is to align people, processes, and technologies to enhance communication, boost performance, and modernize businesses. Using a business architecture methodology and human-centered design, we drive successful digital transformations, unlock new opportunities, and promote growth. We empower our clients to focus on core operations with our comprehensive support.

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