Senior Microsoft Consultant

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A major IT consultancy in the UK seeks a Senior Microsoft Purview Consultant to lead the implementation of data governance and compliance solutions. The role involves deploying and optimizing Microsoft Purview across M365 and Azure while collaborating with various stakeholders. Candidates must have hands-on experience and a penchant for problem-solving.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Private health insurance

Life assurance

Bonus options

Remote working options

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview solutions.
• Thorough understanding of Information Protection, eDiscovery, and Data Lifecycle Management.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 services and Azure integrations.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and optimize Microsoft Purview solutions for clients.
• Design configurations for compliance and governance.
• Present findings to customer technical teams.

Skills

Data Governance

Compliance

Microsoft Purview

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 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

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 responsibilities 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 like 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 services 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-facing summaries.

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

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

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

The Package

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

The company promotes best practices in the workplace and fosters a strong team ethos across the group.