IN_Associate_Microsoft Purview Data Governance Engineer_GCC_Advisory_Mumbai

Pwc (Nonpublic Postings); Mumbai City; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC India is seeking a Microsoft Purview Data Governance Engineer to join the Advisory line of service. The role focuses on identifying governance needs, implementing Purview-driven automation, and ensuring data privacy, security, and compliance across enterprise data sources.

You will work with security, compliance, and business teams to establish data governance policies, metadata capture, and quality metrics while supporting data platform migrations and governance improvements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview or similar data governance platforms.
• Expert knowledge of Purview Data Map, scanning, classification, and metadata management.
• Strong scripting and automation skills using PowerShell, Python, and Azure CLI for custom interactions with Purview APIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead data governance and automation initiatives using Purview across data sources.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts to register data sources, configure scans, and manage metadata.
• Define data lifecycle policies and ensure compliance across Microsoft 365 services.
• Collaborate with security and data owners to drive governance maturity and data quality.

Skills

Microsoft Purview

Data governance

PowerShell

Python

Education

B.tech

Tools

Azure CLI

Job description

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Risk

Management Level

Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in cybersecurity focus on protecting organisations from cyber threats through advanced technologies and strategies. They work to identify vulnerabilities, develop secure systems, and provide proactive solutions to safeguard sensitive data.

In threat intelligence and vulnerability management at PwC, you will focus on identifying and analysing potential threats to an organisation's security, as well as managing vulnerabilities to prevent cyber attacks. You will play a crucial role in safeguarding sensitive information and enabling the resilience of digital infrastructure.

Why PWC

At PwC, you will be part of a vibrant community of solvers that leads with trust and creates distinctive outcomes for our clients and communities. This purpose‑led and values‑driven work, powered by technology in an environment that drives innovation, will enable you to make a tangible impact in the real world. We reward your contributions, support your wellbeing, and offer inclusive benefits, flexibility programmes and mentorship that will help you thrive in work and life. Together, we grow, learn, care, collaborate, and create a future of infinite experiences for each other. Learn more about us.

At PwC, we believe in providing equal employment opportunities, without any discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, religion or other beliefs, perceived differences and status protected by law. We strive to create an environment where each one of our people can bring their true selves and contribute to their personal growth and the firm’s growth. To enable this, we have zero tolerance for any discrimination and harassment based on the above considerations.

Job Description & Summary

We are seeking high‑impact GTM Directors to join our GCC markets team. This is a client‑facing, revenue‑generating role focused on opening and developing new accounts across Global Capability Centers (GCCs) in India, the ideal candidate will combine deep cyber security, technical, digital and domain expertise with a proven ability to build C‑suite relationships, shape large deals, and drive pipeline growth.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Lead enablement and management of Microsoft Purview for enterprise data sources both on‑premises and in the cloud.
• Develop and maintain custom automation scripts using PowerShell, Python, and CLI to interact with Purview APIs for data source registration, scan configuration, rule set creation, and scheduling.
• Create and manage Purview Domains, Collections, and Data Catalogs to ensure thorough metadata capture and data lineage tracking.
• Perform manual and automated registration of data sources, followed by test scans to validate metadata harvesting and data classification accuracy.
• Define and implement data governance policies across Microsoft 365 services, including SharePoint and Teams, focusing on data accountability, privacy, security, and compliance.
• Support migration activities for Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI) between tenants while maintaining governance and security posture.
• Collaborate with security, compliance, and data owners to establish data lifecycle management protocols, data sharing agreements, and regulatory compliance measures.
• Assist in monitoring and reporting on governance maturity, data quality, and compliance metrics using built‑in Purview dashboards and custom scripting solutions.
• Document automation workflows, governance processes, and operational guidelines to support continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
• Stay current with Microsoft Purview enhancements, industry standards, and best practices to continuously optimise data governance and automation strategies.

Required Skills and Experience

• 3+ years hands‑on experience with Microsoft Purview or similar data governance platforms.
• Expert knowledge of Purview Data Map, scanning, classification, and metadata management.
• Strong scripting and automation skills using PowerShell, Python, and Azure CLI for custom interactions with Purview APIs.
• Experience managing and automating data source registration and scan scheduling for cloud and on‑premises data sources such as Azure SQL Database, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and SQL Server.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 governance, including SharePoint and Teams data policies and lifecycle management.
• Experience with Power Platform migrations including Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI tenant‑to‑tenant migration.
• Solid understanding of data governance foundations: data cataloging, accountability, traceability, security, privacy, and compliance.
• Excellent problem‑solving and troubleshooting abilities in data governance automation and metadata workflows.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to engage with technical teams and business stakeholders.

Mandatory skill sets

Microsoft Purview Data Governance Engineer

Preferred skill sets

Microsoft Purview Data Governance Engineer

Years of experience required

3 to 6 years

Education qualification

B.tech

Education

Degrees/Field of Study required: Bachelor of Technology Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications

Required Skills

Data Governance

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, AI Fluency, AI-Human Collaboration, Cloud Security, Communication, Conducting Research, Cyber Defense, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Digital Tooling, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Encryption, Inclusion, Information Security, Intellectual Curiosity, Intelligence Analysis, Intelligence Report, Intrusion Detection, Intrusion Detection System (IDS), IT Operations, Malware Analysis, Malware Detection Tools, Malware Intelligence Gathering {+ 14 more}

Desired Languages

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

June 23, 2026