M365 Consultant

Reply; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Reply is seeking an M365 Consultant to help clients implement secure Microsoft 365 environments and govern data across collaboration platforms.

You will work within a delivery team on information protection, data security, and compliance, with a hybrid role in Manchester or London. Prior experience with Purview, Defender, Entra ID, and policy configuration is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Must have 2–5 years of experience with Microsoft 365 environments.
• Experience implementing Purview Information Protection, DLP, retention, or compliance policies.
• Ability to deliver projects or platform changes with client-facing communication.

Responsibilities

• Implement and configure Purview solutions, including sensitivity labels and retention across Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams.
• Support data discovery, classification, and protection initiatives for information security and compliance.
• Assist in deployment and configuration of Defender for Office 365 and security policies.
• Configure Defender for Cloud Apps for data sharing controls and risk monitoring.
• Collaborate with client IT teams, run workshops, and clearly communicate risks and recommendations.

Skills

Microsoft 365 experience

Data governance

Information security

Workshop leadership

Education

2:1 in Computer Science

SC-900

SC-400

MS-900

MS-102

Tools

Exchange Online

SharePoint Online

Teams administration

Entra ID

Defender for Office 365

Defender for Cloud Apps

Defender for Endpoint

Job description

Reply specialises in designing and implementing solutions based on new communication channels and digital media. Structured as a network of highly specialised companies, Reply supports leading European industrial groups in sectors such as Telco & Media, Industry and Services, Banking and Insurance, and Public Administration, helping define and develop business models enabled by new paradigms such as AI, Cloud Computing, Digital Media, and the Internet of Things. Reply’s services include Consulting, System Integration, and Digital Services.

Role Overview:

As an M365 Consultant, you will use your Microsoft 365 expertise to focus on information protection, data security, and compliance. Working within a delivery team, you will help clients implement secure Microsoft 365 environments and safeguard their data. You’ll support organisations in governing data across collaboration platforms, analytics environments, and emerging AI use cases. This role is ideal for those passionate about helping clients address evolving security and compliance challenges in the digital age. This is a hybrid role in Manchester or London.

Responsibilities:

• Implement and configure Microsoft Purview solutions, including sensitivity labels, encryption, DLP, retention labels, and records management across Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams.
• Support data discovery, classification, and protection initiatives to enhance information security and compliance.
• Assist in the deployment and configuration of Microsoft Defender for Office 365, enabling Safe Links, Safe Attachments, anti-phishing, and anti-malware policies.
• Configure Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps to monitor and control data sharing, manage session controls, and identify risky user or data activities.
• Maintain awareness of endpoint risk and integrate Microsoft Defender for Endpoint with Conditional Access and Zero Trust strategies.
• Gain exposure to or support advanced data protection scenarios, such as Insider Risk Management, Communication Compliance, eDiscovery, and regulatory compliance.
• Configure and secure Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, and Teams, and support identity and access management using Microsoft Entra ID.
• Contribute to data governance initiatives across analytics platforms, supporting data discovery, classification, and protection in environments like Microsoft Fabric and Data Lake.
• Collaborate with client IT and security teams, support workshops and technical discussions, and communicate configuration decisions, risks, and recommendations effectively.

About the Candidate:

• Holds a 2:1 degree in Computer Science or a related field, with relevant certifications such as SC-900, SC-400, MS-900, or MS-102.
• 2–5 years of experience working with Microsoft 365 environments.
• Hands-on expertise with Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams administration, and Microsoft Entra ID fundamentals.
• Practical experience implementing Microsoft Purview Information Protection, DLP, retention, or compliance policies.
• Proven track record of delivering projects or platform changes, beyond routine operational support.
• Exposure to Insider Risk management, eDiscovery, or Defender for Office 365 is advantageous.
• Experience with Defender for Cloud Apps, including data visibility, sharing controls, or policy configuration, is desirable.
• Understanding how Defender integrates with Purview, Entra ID, and Conditional Access is beneficial.
• Experience leading workshops or acting as a subject matter expert and working in a client-facing or consulting environment is a plus.

Reply is an Equal Opportunities Employer and committed to embracing diversity in the workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, identity, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status or parental status or any other characteristic protected by the Law.

Reply is committed to making sure that our selection methods are fair to everyone. To help you during the recruitment process, please let us know of any Reasonable Adjustments you may need.