Senior Microsoft Consultant

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consultancy in Edinburgh seeks a Senior Microsoft Purview Consultant to support clients in implementing compliance and data governance solutions through Microsoft Purview and associated technologies. This role involves deploying solutions, collaborating with stakeholders, and advising on best practices. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Purview and a deep understanding of Microsoft 365 services. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are offered, including flexible working options.

Benefits

Pension

Private Health

Life Assurance

Bonus

Remote Working options

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview solutions in Azure.
• Understanding of Compliance features in Microsoft 365.
• Strong documentation skills for technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and optimize Microsoft Purview solutions for compliance.
• Advise on best practices for data governance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align technical and business policies.

Skills

Information Protection

Data Lifecycle Management

eDiscovery

Communication Compliance

Problem-solving

Documentation

Collaboration

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 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

You will work as part of a team 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 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 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.

• A passion for problem-solving, collaborative teamwork, and creating innovative solutions.

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

The Package

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

The company prides itself on best practices in the workplace and fosters a strong team ethos across the organization.