Microsoft Architect

SCC; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SCC is seeking an experienced Microsoft Security Architect for a 3 to 6 month contract in Manchester. This role involves deploying Microsoft security technologies, particularly Microsoft Purview and related solutions within SharePoint and Dynamics 365. Strong expertise in data governance and hands-on configuration is required, with a daily rate of £600 via Umbrella.

Qualifications

• Proven experience deploying Microsoft Purview in enterprise environments.
• Strong knowledge of SharePoint and Microsoft Dynamics 365 configurations.
• Deep understanding of data governance principles and Microsoft security technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and hands-on deployment of Microsoft Purview.
• Configure and optimize data governance frameworks.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement Purview-based solutions.

Skills

Microsoft Purview

SharePoint

Microsoft Dynamics 365

data governance

data classification

security solutions

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Microsoft Intune

stakeholder engagement

Job description

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IT Talent Acquisition Partner @SCC Flexible Resourcing | Looking for UK IT Contractors

Microsoft Security Architect - £600 per day via Umbrella - 3 to 6 month contract - Manchester (Hybrid) - SCC Flex Contract

We are seeking an experienced Microsoft Security Architect to support the design and deployment of Microsoft security technologies across enterprise environments. This role will focus on implementing Microsoft Purview and related security solutions, particularly within SharePoint and Microsoft Dynamics 365.

Your key responsibilities as the Microsoft Security Architect:

• Lead the design and hands-on deployment of Microsoft Purview, with a focus on integration into SharePoint and Microsoft Dynamics 365 (CRM).
• Configure and optimize data governance frameworks, including data classification, data discovery, labelling, and Data Loss Prevention (DLP)—including endpoint DLP.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to design and implement Purview-based solutions for data classification and labelling within Dynamics 365.
• Work with Microsoft Defender products, particularly Defender for Endpoint, to enhance endpoint protection.
• Support the configuration and management of Microsoft Intune for device and application management.
• Provide technical leadership and documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

As the right Microsoft Security Architect, you will have:

• Proven experience deploying Microsoft Purview in enterprise environments, with hands-on expertise.
• Strong knowledge of SharePoint and Microsoft Dynamics 365 configurations.
• Deep understanding of data governance principles and Microsoft security technologies.
• Experience with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Microsoft Intune.
• Ability to design and implement integrated security solutions across Microsoft platforms.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

If you are the Microsoft Security Architect ready to embark on a new contract, please apply with your updated CV. References required.

NOTE: At SCC, we take the privacy and security of your information very seriously, any information we hold will be by current data protection legislation. Upon submitting your application SCC will process your information in line with our privacy policy which can be found on our website under the Legal section -> Privacy Notice -> Flexible Resourcing.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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