Senior Microsoft Purview Consultant

JR United Kingdom; Chester; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consultancy is seeking a Senior Lead Purview Consultant to drive the implementation of Microsoft Purview and related Azure Technologies. The ideal candidate will lead projects while ensuring compliance and risk management across various industries. This dynamic role demands strong technical skills and an understanding of Microsoft Security products, with the opportunity for remote working and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension

Private health

Life assurance

Bonuses

Remote working options

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview solutions.
• Knowledge of eDiscovery and Information Protection.
• SC clearance or eligibility to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of Microsoft Purview solutions across various clients.
• Manage and coordinate a team of consultants.
• Evaluate and recommend Microsoft Purview technologies.

Skills

Data governance

Compliance

Risk management

Technical oversight

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Purview

M365

Azure

Microsoft Entra

Microsoft Security products

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 Senior Lead Purview Consultant to join their team. The role involves supporting and advising clients on the implementation and enablement of Microsoft Purview and related M365 and Azure Technologies, focusing on data governance, compliance, and risk management solutions.

The Role

You will work across various clients in different industries and collaborate closely with internal teams. Your key responsibilities include leading the delivery of Microsoft Purview solutions, providing strategic and technical oversight, supporting team development, and optimizing deployments to design scalable compliance architectures.

Daily activities may include managing a team of Senior, Consultant, and Junior Consultants, evaluating and recommending Microsoft Purview technologies, designing features like eDiscovery, Information Protection, DLP, Communication Compliance, and Information Barriers, and advising on insider risk management and regulatory compliance. You will also support integrations with Microsoft Entra ID, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, and OneDrive, and review customer cloud security postures.

The Person

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience delivering Microsoft Purview solutions across M365 and Azure, a thorough understanding of Purview features such as Sensitivity Labels, eDiscovery, Data Lifecycle Management, and Records Management. Strong communication skills for presenting findings and recommendations are essential, along with a passion for problem-solving and innovative solutions. Knowledge of Microsoft Security products like Microsoft Entra, Defender suite, and Microsoft Sentinel is required. Candidates must either have SC clearance or be eligible to obtain it.

The Package

The package includes a competitive salary, pension, private health, life assurance, bonuses, and remote working options. The company emphasizes best practices and fosters a strong team culture.