Senior Microsoft Consultant

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consultancy seeks a Senior Microsoft Purview Consultant to enhance clients' compliance frameworks using Microsoft 365 and Azure. The role involves deploying advanced data governance solutions, collaborating with stakeholders, and advising on best practices. Candidates should have significant experience with Microsoft Purview and a passion for innovative problem-solving.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Private health insurance

Life assurance

Bonus

Remote working options

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview solutions in Microsoft 365 and Azure.
• Strong knowledge of Azure platforms and Microsoft 365 services.
• Ability to present technical findings clearly to clients.

Responsibilities

• Implement and optimize Microsoft Purview solutions for clients.
• Design data governance frameworks and compliance controls.
• Support client teams in regulatory compliance.

Skills

Information Protection

eDiscovery

Data Lifecycle Management

Documentation skills

Problem-solving

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 implementing and enabling Microsoft Purview and related M365 and Azure Technologies, including data governance, compliance, and risk management solutions.

The Role

You will work on various Microsoft Purview capabilities such as Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Information Protection (IP), Insider Risk Management (IRM), and Data Lifecycle Management. Your role will involve 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 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 advice to help clients optimize their compliance posture through continuous improvements.

The Person

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

Thorough understanding of Purview features, including:

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

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

Experience designing or auditing enterprise data governance and compliance controls.

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

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

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

Due to project sensitivity, candidates should have SC Clearance or be eligible to undertake it.

The Package

The package includes a competitive salary, pension, private health, life assurance, bonus, and remote working options.

The company values best practices and fosters a strong team culture across the organization.