Senior Microsoft Purview Consultant

JR United Kingdom; Leicester; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major IT consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Lead Purview Consultant to help clients implement Microsoft Purview and related Azure technologies. This role will involve leading the delivery of solutions, advising on best practices for compliance, and providing oversight in managing complex data governance projects, alongside a team of consultants. With a strong focus on innovative problem-solving, this position offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Extensive benefits such as Pension and Private Health

Life assurance

Bonuses

Remote working options

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience delivering Microsoft Purview solutions across Microsoft 365 and Azure environments.
• Thorough understanding of Purview features.
• Broad knowledge of Microsoft Security products such as Microsoft Entra, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and Microsoft Sentinel.

Responsibilities

• Leading the delivery of Microsoft Purview solutions.
• Helping clients navigate complex data governance and compliance requirements.
• Evaluating and implementing Microsoft Purview technologies.

Skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Technical Design Presentation

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 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 will work across various clients in different industries and collaborate 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 lead. You will support the development of team capabilities and overall service offerings within Microsoft Purview, audit and optimize existing deployments, and design and implement scalable compliance architectures.

Daily management activities, or supporting such activities, 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, candidates should have SC Clearance or be eligible to undertake SC clearance.

The Package

The package includes a competitive salary, extensive benefits such as 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.