Senior Microsoft Purview Consultant

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consultancy in Edinburgh is seeking a Senior Microsoft Purview Consultant to lead the implementation of data governance, compliance, and risk management solutions. This role involves collaborating with diverse clients and requires extensive knowledge of Microsoft Purview and associated technologies. Candidates should possess strong problem-solving skills and a comprehensive understanding of Microsoft security products, contributing to innovative solutions that align with business goals.

Benefits

Pension

Private Health

Life Assurance

Bonus

Remote Working options

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience delivering Microsoft Purview solutions.
• Broad knowledge of Microsoft Security products.
• Ability to clearly present findings and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of Microsoft Purview solutions.
• Provide strategic oversight on governance and compliance projects.
• Support integration of Purview with Microsoft services.

Skills

Microsoft Purview

Data Governance

Compliance

Risk Management

Problem-Solving

Tools

Microsoft Entra

Microsoft 365 Defender

Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Microsoft Sentinel

Job description

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Senior Microsoft Purview Consultant, Edinburgh

Client: Stable

Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 19

Posted: 28.06.2025

Expiry Date: 12.08.2025

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 Lead 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

You’ll work across a variety of clients in different industries, collaborating closely with internal teams. Your key responsibility will be leading the delivery of Microsoft Purview solutions, helping clients navigate complex data governance, compliance, and risk management requirements.

You will provide strategic and technical oversight across projects, acting as both a trusted advisor and hands-on leader. You’ll support the development of team capabilities and service offerings within Microsoft Purview, audit and optimize existing deployments, and design scalable compliance architectures.

Daily management activities, or supporting them, for a team of Senior Consultants, Consultants, and Junior Consultants.

Evaluate, recommend, and implement Microsoft Purview technologies to support data classification, protection, retention, and compliance across Microsoft 365 and Azure.

Design and deploy 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.

Support integration of Purview with Microsoft Entra ID, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, and OneDrive.

Assess and review customer cloud security posture across multiple solutions and technologies.

Liaise with customers, stakeholders, and team members to ensure alignment of security strategies with business goals.

The Person:

Hands-on experience delivering Microsoft Purview solutions across Microsoft 365 and Azure environments.

A thorough understanding of Purview features, including:

• Information Protection (Sensitivity Labels, encryption, etc.)
• eDiscovery & Communication Compliance
• Data Lifecycle Management & Records Management

Ability to clearly present findings, recommendations, and technical designs to clients and internal stakeholders.

A passion for problem-solving, collaborative teamwork, and creating innovative solutions.

A broad knowledge of Microsoft Security products such as Microsoft Entra (Identity, Identity Protection, Identity Governance, Internet Access, Private Access), Microsoft 365 Defender (Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Office 365, Defender for Identity, Defender for Cloud Apps), Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and Microsoft Sentinel.

Due to project sensitivity, you will either 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, Bonus, and Remote Working options.

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