Senior Microsoft Consultant

JR United Kingdom; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A major IT consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Microsoft Purview Consultant to support clients in implementing solutions for data governance and compliance. The role involves hands-on deployment of Purview across Microsoft 365 and Azure, requiring collaboration with stakeholders and a deep understanding of data management practices. The company values a great workplace culture and provides benefits such as remote working options and bonuses.

Benefits

Pension

Private Health

Life Assurance

Bonuses

Remote working options

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview solutions.
• Understanding of information governance and compliance controls.
• Ability to present technical designs clearly to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and optimize Microsoft Purview solutions.
• Assess customer environments for tailored configurations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align solutions with policies.

Skills

Microsoft Purview

Data Governance

Regulatory Compliance

Information Protection

Problem-Solving

Collaboration

Tools

Microsoft 365

Azure

eDiscovery

Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Information Barriers

Job description

Job Description:

The Opportunity:

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 dynamic 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 a range of 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 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 working 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.

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 an extensive benefits package, including Pension, Private Health, Life Assurance, bonuses, and Remote working options.

The company fosters a great team ethos and prides itself on best practices in the workplace culture.