Senior Microsoft Consultant

JR United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading IT consultancy as a Senior Microsoft Purview Consultant, driving implementations of Microsoft Purview and associated technologies. You will work on data governance, compliance, and risk management solutions while collaborating with stakeholders to optimize their compliance posture. The role requires hands-on experience in Microsoft 365 and Azure environments, focusing on delivering tailored configurations and best practices.

Benefits

Pension

Private Health

Life Assurance

Bonus

Remote Working options

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy Microsoft Purview solutions across Microsoft 365 and Azure.
• Collaborate with C-level stakeholders to align technical solutions with business policies.
• Advise on best practices for regulatory compliance.

Skills

Information Protection

Data Loss Prevention

eDiscovery

Data Lifecycle Management

Compliance

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 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 various 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.

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.

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 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 will either have SC Clearance or be eligible to undertake it.

The Package

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

The company fosters a great team ethos and adheres to best practices in the workplace culture.