Senior Microsoft Consultant

JR United Kingdom; Basildon; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A major IT consultancy in the UK seeks a Senior Microsoft Purview Consultant to support clients with data governance and compliance solutions. The role involves optimizing Microsoft Purview implementations and collaborating with stakeholders to align technical solutions with regulatory requirements. Ideal candidates will bring hands-on experience in Microsoft Purview and a solid understanding of Microsoft 365 integrations. An extensive benefits package and remote working options are available.

Benefits

Pension

Private Health

Life Assurance

Bonus

Remote Working options

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview solutions.
• Understanding of Information Protection, eDiscovery, Data Lifecycle Management.
• Ability to present findings and recommendations clearly.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and optimize Microsoft Purview solutions for data governance.
• Integrate Microsoft Purview with Microsoft 365 and Azure services.
• Advise on compliance and best practices for data management.

Skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Documentation

Job description

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I am working with a truly innovative and dynamic major IT consultancy that boasts an impressive portfolio of clients across diverse markets.

As part of their expansion plans, they are looking for a Senior Microsoft Purview Consultant to join the team and support their clients in the implementation and enablement of Microsoft Purview, along with associated M365 and Azure Technologies, including end-to-end data governance, compliance, and risk management solutions.

The Role

As part of a team, you will work on a range of Microsoft Purview capabilities such as Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Information Protection (IP), Insider Risk Management (IRM), and Data Lifecycle Management. Your responsibilities will include deploying and optimizing Purview solutions for data discovery, classification, and regulatory compliance.

Design and deploy Microsoft Purview solutions across Microsoft 365 and Azure platforms to meet organizational data governance and compliance objectives.

Assess customer environments and requirements to deliver tailored Microsoft Purview configurations, policies, and controls.

Support and design deployments of Purview features such as eDiscovery, Information Protection, Data Loss Prevention, Communication Compliance, and Information Barriers.

Advise on and implement best practices for Insider Risk Management and regulatory compliance using Purview's advanced tools.

Collaborate with C-level stakeholders, compliance, and information governance teams to align technical solutions with business policies and regulatory requirements.

Integrate Microsoft Purview with wider Microsoft 365 services (Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive) and Azure infrastructure.

Present findings and recommendations to customer technical teams and decision-makers.

Provide ongoing support and advisory to customers, helping them optimize their compliance posture through continuous improvements.

The Person

Hands-on experience delivering Microsoft Purview solutions across Microsoft 365 and Azure environments.

A thorough understanding of Purview features, including:

• Information Protection (Sensitivity Labels, encryption, etc.)
• eDiscovery & Communication Compliance
• Data Lifecycle Management & Records Management

Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft 365 services (Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive) and Azure platform integrations.

Experience designing or auditing enterprise data governance and compliance controls.

Strong documentation skills, including low-level designs, deployment guides, and client-facing summaries.

Ability to clearly present findings, recommendations, and technical designs to clients and internal stakeholders.

Passion for problem-solving, collaborative teamwork, and creating innovative solutions.

Due to project sensitivities, candidates should have SC Clearance or be eligible to undertake SC clearance.

The Package

The company offers an extensive benefits package including Pension, Private Health, Life Assurance, Bonus, and Remote Working options.

They pride themselves on best practices in the workplace and foster a great team ethos across the organization.