Microsoft Purview and Data Governance Senior Consultant

Deloitte France; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 105,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

Deloitte's Cyber team seeks a Senior Engineering Management Specialist to design and implement Microsoft Purview capabilities across large-scale transformations, focusing on data governance, information protection, and regulatory compliance. You will advise clients on governance strategy, lead project workstreams, and collaborate with teams to strengthen security posture.

The role requires 4+ years in technical consulting or solution design for Purview or data governance, with hands-on

Qualifications

• 4+ years in technical consulting, problem-solving, solution architecture, or design for Purview or data governance technologies
• 4+ years hands-on experience implementing Purview capabilities (classification, labeling, protection, eDiscovery, DLP)
• 4+ years designing and implementing governance controls across Microsoft environments

Responsibilities

• Assess client data governance and compliance environments and develop Purview recommendations (DLP, Compliance Manager, eDiscovery, Information Protection)
• Design and implement Purview solutions for classification, labeling, retention, investigation and governance
• Perform health checks, discovery, and remediation for Purview deployments (audit, privileged access, policy reviews)
• Support PoC, deployment, integration, and post-implementation activities for Purview and related Microsoft security tools
• Advise clients on governance strategy, lifecycle management, and operating models to strengthen security posture and reduce risk
• Lead projects or workstreams and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Written communication

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Project leadership

Multi-tasking

Interpersonal skills

Meeting deadlines

Provide guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

CS/Cybersecurity/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Purview

eDiscovery

Data Loss Prevention

Information Protection

Compliance Manager

Audit

Job description

Deloitte's Cyber team helps organizations address evolving cyber threats with solutions that strengthen resilience, support compliance, and protect critical data. As part of this team, you will help clients design and implement Microsoft Purview capabilities that advance data governance, information protection, and regulatory compliance. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with clients on large-scale transformation efforts across assessment, design, implementation, and ongoing optimization.

Recruiting for this role ends on 12/31/2026.

Work you'll do

As a Senior Engineering Management Specialist on the Cyber team, you will be responsible for...

• Assessing client data governance and compliance environments and developing recommendations for Microsoft Purview capabilities, including Data Loss Prevention, Compliance Manager, eDiscovery, and Information Protection.

• Designing and implementing Microsoft Purview solutions to support data classification, labeling, retention, investigation, and governance requirements across enterprise environments.

• Performing technical health checks, discovery, and remediation activities for Microsoft Purview deployments, including audit, privileged access, and policy configuration reviews.

• Supporting proof of concept, deployment, integration, and post-implementation activities for Microsoft Purview and adjacent Microsoft security and compliance technologies.

• Advising clients on data governance strategy, lifecycle management, compliance monitoring, and operating model improvements to strengthen security posture and reduce risk.

  A successful candidate would possess these skills:

• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product

• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships

• Ability to lead projects or workstreams

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor

• Ability to meet deadlines

• Ability to provide clear guidance to others

The team

Deloitte's Cyber team helps clients build trust in digital environments by protecting communications, products, and data from evolving threats. The practice supports organizations in strengthening access integrity, reducing cyber risk, and advancing secure, compliant operations across the enterprise.

Qualifications

Required:

• 4+ years of experience in technical consulting, client problem-solving, solution architecture, or solution design for Microsoft Purview or Microsoft data governance and compliance technologies
• 4+ years of hands-on experience implementing or operating Microsoft Purview capabilities, including data classification, labeling, protection, eDiscovery, data loss prevention, or compliance reporting
• 4+ years of experience designing and implementing data governance or compliance controls across Microsoft environments, including application integrations
• Bachelor's degree or master's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, information security, engineering, information technology, or business administration
• Ability to travel up to 50%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
• Limited immigration sponsorship may be available.

Preferred:

• 3+ years of experience with data governance frameworks, data lifecycle management, or compliance programs
• 3+ years of experience implementing Microsoft security or compliance solutions focused on data governance
• Experience with Microsoft Purview capabilities such as Information Barriers, Insider Risk Management, Communication Compliance, Compliance Manager, or Audit
• Microsoft certification such as MS-102
• Industry certification such as Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $105,400 to $207,800.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.