Senior Microsoft Consultant

JR United Kingdom; Leicester; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consultancy firm in the UK seeks a Senior Microsoft Purview Consultant who will play a pivotal role in advising clients on Microsoft Purview implementations and data governance strategies. This position requires in-depth knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Azure technologies, and offers a comprehensive benefits package along with opportunities for collaborative innovation and professional development.

Benefits

Pension

Private health

Life assurance

Bonus

Remote working options

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview solutions.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 services and Azure platform integrations.
• Experience with enterprise data governance controls.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and optimize Microsoft Purview solutions for data governance.
• Integrate Purview with Microsoft 365 and Azure services.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align technical solutions with business policies.

Skills

Information Protection

Data Lifecycle Management

eDiscovery

Communication Compliance

Azure integrations

Documentation

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, 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. You will deploy and optimize 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 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 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 sensitivity, candidates should have SC Clearance or be eligible to obtain it.

The Package

The company offers an extensive benefits package, including pension, private health, life assurance, bonus, and remote working options.

The organization fosters a culture of best practices and team ethos across the group.