Data Protection Analyst Microsoft Purview

Tata Consultancy Services; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Consultancy Services is seeking a Data Protection Analyst to manage Microsoft Purview, implement DLP and information protection, and govern data across cloud apps, email, and devices in a dynamic security setting. The role requires collaboration with security, compliance, and legal teams in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate brings 3+ years in data protection, strong knowledge of Purview features, and experience with regulatory standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, and ISO 27001.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Data Protection, Information Security, Compliance, or Data Governance.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview (DLP, Classification, Retention, eDiscovery).
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance features.
• Experience implementing DLP across Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive & Teams.
• Familiar with GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, ISO 27001 and NIST.
• Experience investigating protection incidents and policy violations.
• Azure AD / Entra ID concepts and access management.
• PowerShell scripting for admin tasks.
• Experience creating compliance reports, dashboards, audits.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, CS or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Administer Purview including DLP, Information Protection, Insider Risk, and eDiscovery.
• Develop labeling strategies and retention policies.
• Design and deploy DLP policies with adaptive protections.
• Manage DLP across cloud apps, email, devices, Microsoft Fabric, AI.
• Govern data protection capabilities: classification, labeling, retention, DLP.
• Automate data-protection across cloud workloads.
• Monitor alerts, investigate incidents, tune policies.
• Collaborate with security, compliance, and legal teams.

Skills

Microsoft Purview

DLP policies

Information protection

Data classification

Retention policies

Regulatory standards

PowerShell scripting

Azure AD / Entra ID

Reporting & dashboards

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Purview

PowerShell

Job description

• 3+ years of experience in Data Protection, Information Security, Compliance, or Data Governance.Data Protection Analyst, Data Protection Analyst – Purview, Microsoft Purview
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview (DLP, Information Protection, Data Classification, Retention, eDiscovery).
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance features.
• Experience implementing and managing Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies across Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams.
• Understanding of data classification, sensitivity labels, retention, and records management.
• Familiarity with compliance and regulatory standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, ISO 27001, and NIST.
• Experience investigating data protection incidents, compliance alerts, and policy violations.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) and access management concepts.
• Basic to intermediate PowerShell scripting skills for administration and automation.
• Experience creating compliance reports, dashboards, and audit documentation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with security, compliance, legal, and business teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• Administer and configure Microsoft Purview, including Data Loss Prevention, Information Protection, Insider Risk Management, and eDiscovery.
• Develop and enforce data classification and labeling strategies, including sensitivity labels and retention policies.
• Plan, design, simulate, and deploy DLP policies, applying Adaptive Protection for dynamic, risk-based data controls.
• Create, manage, and enforce DLP policies across cloud apps, email, devices, Microsoft Fabric, and AI within the Microsoft Purview portal.
• Own governance for data protection capabilities including document classification, labeling, retention, and DLP.
• Design, implement, and automate enterprise data-protection capabilities that safely govern sensitive information across cloud workloads.
• Monitor alerts, investigate incidents, and tune policies to balance detection efficacy with operational impact.
• Collaborate with security operations, compliance, and information protection administrators.

Job Description

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

• 3+ years of experience in Data Protection, Information Security, Compliance, or Data Governance.Data Protection Analyst, Data Protection Analyst – Purview, Microsoft Purview
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview (DLP, Information Protection, Data Classification, Retention, eDiscovery).
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance features.
• Experience implementing and managing Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies across Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams.
• Understanding of data classification, sensitivity labels, retention, and records management.
• Familiarity with compliance and regulatory standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, ISO 27001, and NIST.
• Experience investigating data protection incidents, compliance alerts, and policy violations.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) and access management concepts.
• Basic to intermediate PowerShell scripting skills for administration and automation.
• Experience creating compliance reports, dashboards, and audit documentation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with security, compliance, legal, and business teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Administer and configure Microsoft Purview, including Data Loss Prevention, Information Protection, Insider Risk Management, and eDiscovery.
• Develop and enforce data classification and labeling strategies, including sensitivity labels and retention policies.
• Plan, design, simulate, and deploy DLP policies, applying Adaptive Protection for dynamic, risk-based data controls.
• Create, manage, and enforce DLP policies across cloud apps, email, devices, Microsoft Fabric, and AI within the Microsoft Purview portal.
• Own governance for data protection capabilities including document classification, labeling, retention, and DLP.
• Design, implement, and automate enterprise data-protection capabilities that safely govern sensitive information across cloud workloads.
• Monitor alerts, investigate incidents, and tune policies to balance detection efficacy with operational impact.
• Collaborate with security operations, compliance, and information protection administrators.

Good To Have

• Excellent communication
• Team collaboration
• Documentation and knowledge sharing

Any Technical Certification Is Preferred

Salary Range: $80,000 - $120,000 a year