Senior Microsoft Purview Consultant

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in IT services is seeking a Senior Microsoft Purview Consultant in Stoke-on-Trent. In this role, you will guide clients on implementing Microsoft Purview solutions to enhance data governance and compliance. The position requires a deep understanding of Azure and Microsoft 365 technologies, alongside a commitment to innovation and problem-solving in a collaborative team. The firm promotes a positive workplace culture and offers comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Pension

Private health

Life assurance

Bonus

Remote working options

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of Microsoft Purview solutions for clients.
• Evaluate and implement Microsoft Purview technologies for data protection.
• Manage daily activities for a team of consultants.

Skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Technical presentation

Job description

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Senior Microsoft Purview Consultant, Stoke-on-Trent

Client: Stable

Location: Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Posted: 12.06.2025

Expiry Date: 27.07.2025

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 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 leader. 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 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 security strategies align 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.

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

Alongside the salary, 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.