Senior Microsoft Consultant

JR United Kingdom; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consultancy is seeking a Senior Microsoft Purview Consultant in Newport, Wales. The role focuses on delivering advanced solutions in data governance and compliance using Microsoft Purview, Azure, and M365 technologies. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in delivering tailored data governance strategies and integrating across Microsoft services. The company offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits, fostering a positive and collaborative workplace culture.

Benefits

Pension

Private Health

Life Assurance

Bonus

Remote Working options

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deploy and optimize Purview solutions for data discovery and regulatory compliance.
• Integrate Microsoft Purview with Microsoft 365 services and Azure infrastructure.
• Advise on best practices for Insider Risk Management and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Information Protection

Data Lifecycle Management

Data Loss Prevention

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 their team. The role involves supporting and advising clients on the implementation and enablement of Microsoft Purview, along with associated M365 and Azure Technologies, focusing on 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 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 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

Excellent knowledge of Microsoft 365 services (Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive) and Azure 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 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

Competitive salary, along with extensive benefits 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, emphasizing a positive culture across the group.