Remote Purview & Data Protection Consultant

freelance.ca; Burnaby; Remote; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking an experienced Microsoft Purview Consultant to support enterprise compliance and data protection initiatives within Microsoft 365 and Azure. The role requires strong expertise in Microsoft Purview, focusing on Information Protection and Data Loss Prevention. Great communication skills are essential for conducting workshops and assessments. This is a remote contract position with flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance solutions.
• 3+ years of experience with Microsoft Purview and its modules.
• Strong understanding of U.S. data protection regulations.
• Proficiency with compliance automation and investigations.

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment and configuration of Microsoft Purview solutions.
• Translate governance requirements into technical controls.
• Conduct stakeholder workshops defining data protection objectives.
• Perform assessments and support remediation activities.

Skills

Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance solutions

Microsoft Purview

Information Protection

Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Data Lifecycle Management

Insider Risk Management

Compliance Manager

PowerShell

KQL

Excellent communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Defender

Entra ID (Azure AD)

Job description

A leading consultancy is seeking an experienced Microsoft Purview Consultant to support enterprise compliance and data protection initiatives within Microsoft 365 and Azure. The role requires strong expertise in Microsoft Purview, focusing on Information Protection and Data Loss Prevention. Great communication skills are essential for conducting workshops and assessments. This is a remote contract position with flexible scheduling.