MS Purview Architect

La International; Knutsford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

MS Purview Architect
Hybrid working (2-3 days per week onsite in Knutsford, Cheshire)
6 Month contract initially, good scope for extension
£425 - £450 p/d (Umbrella-PAYE)

One of our blue chip clients are looking for an MS Purview Architect with good experience of the MS stack, to join the team on a long term programme of work.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead technical architecture design and implementation of Microsoft Purview solutions.
2. Design and execute data scanning and labelling (AIP labelling, auto-labelling, and client-side labelling strategies to enhance data protection).
3. Develop and implement DLP policies and controls to prevent data exfiltration and ensure compliance.
4. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior architects and engineers.
5. Collaborate with security, compliance, and IT teams to integrate Purview solutions seamlessly.
6. Conduct architecture reviews, assessments, and performance optimisations.
7. Ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards.
8. Troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges related to Purview deployments.
9. Stay updated with the latest Microsoft compliance and security technologies and best practices.
10. Document solution architectures, implementation guides, and technical designs.

Key Skills / Experience:

1. Solid experience in enterprise security, compliance, or data governance.
2. Good experience working with Microsoft Purview (formerly Microsoft Compliance & Security solutions).
3. Strong expertise in data classification, labelling, and DLP solutions.
4. Hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 Compliance Centre, Information Protection, and Endpoint DLP.
5. Expertise with SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive, and other Microsoft applications.
6. Deep understanding of data scanning and discovery across structured and unstructured environments.
7. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance, and Azure Information Protection (AIP).
8. Experience with PowerShell scripting and automation for Purview configurations.
9. Strong knowledge of cloud security, Zero Trust principles, and Microsoft Security solutions.
10. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
11. Ability to lead technical design sessions and engage with business stakeholders.

This is a great opportunity on a long running programme of work.
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