Senior Microsoft Purview Consultant

JR United Kingdom; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A major IT consultancy seeks a Senior Lead Purview Consultant in Nottingham to support clients on Microsoft Purview implementations. You will lead solution delivery and advise on data governance and compliance while working with a dynamic team in an innovative environment. The role offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits, including remote working options.

Benefits

Pension

Private Health

Life Assurance

Bonus

Remote Working options

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience delivering Microsoft Purview solutions across Microsoft 365 and Azure.
• Thorough understanding of Purview features and security products.
• Ability to present technical designs and recommendations clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of Microsoft Purview solutions and optimize existing deployments.
• Provide strategic oversight and act as a trusted advisor.
• Evaluate and implement Purview technologies for data protection and compliance.

Skills

Information Protection

eDiscovery

Data Lifecycle Management

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

Hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview

Tools

Microsoft 365

Azure

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 will 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 lead. You’ll 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 daily management 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 the 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.

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 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 fosters a great team ethos and is committed to best practices in the workplace.