Senior Microsoft Consultant

JR United Kingdom; Bedford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consultancy in the UK seeks a Senior Microsoft Purview Consultant to enhance client compliance with cutting-edge data governance solutions. You will design and implement Microsoft Purview features, work closely with stakeholders, and ensure that solutions align with regulatory requirements. Join a dynamic team that values innovative problem solvers and enjoys an extensive benefits package including remote working options.

Benefits

Pension

Private Health

Life Assurance

Bonus

Remote Working

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview solutions across Microsoft 365 and Azure.
• Strong documentation skills including low-level designs and client-facing summaries.
• Understanding of Purview features like Information Protection and eDiscovery.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy Microsoft Purview solutions for data governance and compliance objectives.
• Advise on best practices for regulatory compliance using Purview's advanced tools.
• Integrate Microsoft Purview with Microsoft 365 and Azure infrastructures.

Skills

Data Governance

Data Compliance

Problem-Solving

Collaborative Teamwork

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 and advise their clients on the implementation and enablement of Microsoft Purview and 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, 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.

Work 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 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.

Passionate about problem-solving, collaborative teamwork, and creating innovative solutions.

Due to project sensitivities, candidates will either 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.

The organization prides itself on best practices and a strong team ethos fostered through its culture.