Purview Data Security Engineer

Talener; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Talener in Boston, MA, seeks a Microsoft Purview Data Security Engineer to lead administration, optimization, and expansion of Purview across the enterprise, focusing on data classification, labeling, DLP, risk management, eDiscovery, and records management.

This on-site role collaborates with cybersecurity, legal, compliance, and IT teams to implement automation using PowerShell and Graph API, driving security improvements in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Microsoft 365 security, compliance, or data protection experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on Microsoft Purview administration.
• Experience with DLP, information protection, sensitivity labeling and records management.
• Proficiency with PowerShell and Microsoft Graph API; Exchange Online/SharePoint Online/Teams.
• Experience in regulated industries, preferably financial services.

Responsibilities

• Own and shape Microsoft Purview program including managing and optimizing Purview policies and controls.
• Work with stakeholders across cybersecurity, legal, compliance and IT.
• Lead data protection, regulatory compliance, insider risk & information governance.
• Design & maintain sensitivity labels, data classification, and DLP policies.
• Support insider risk management investigations and compliance initiatives.
• Administer retention policies eDiscovery, audits, and information governance programs.
• Automate reporting and admin with PowerShell and Microsoft Graph API.
• Partner with cybersecurity, legal, compliance, HR and IT teams.

Skills

Microsoft 365 security

Purview administration

DLP & data protection

Data classification

Tools

PowerShell

Microsoft Graph API

Exchange Online

SharePoint Online

Teams

Job description

We are hiring Microsoft Purview Data Security Engineer for a leading private investment firm with over $11B in assets under management and a long-standing reputation for innovation and growth.

About the Role

The Purview Data Security Engineer will lead the administration, optimization, and expansion of Microsoft Purview across the enterprise. You will be responsible for data classification, sensitivity labeling, data loss prevention, risk management, eDiscovery, records management and security automation. You will have a visible business impact on a collaborative and growing team.

Location: Boston, MA (4 days on-site)

Key Responsibilities

• Own and shape Microsoft Purview program including managing and optimizing Purview policies and controls
• Work with stakeholders across cybersecurity, legal, compliance and IT
• Lead data protection, regulatory compliance, insider risk & information governance
• Design & maintain sensitivity labels, data classification, and DLP policies
• Support insider risk management investigations and compliance initiatives
• Administer retention policies eDiscovery, audits, and information governance programs
• Automate reporting and admin with PowerShell and Microsoft Graph API
• Partner with cybersecurity, legal, compliance, HR and IT teams

Core Experience

• 5+ years of Microsoft 365 security, compliance, or data protection experience
• 3+ years of hands-on Microsoft Purview administration
• Proven experience with DLP, info protection, sensitivity labels and records management
• Tech: PowerShell, Microsoft Graph API, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online & Teams
• Experience in a regulated industry, preferably financial services

The Offer

• $125k-$150k base salary, based on experience

For more information, contact Brian Samela at [e-mail]. Only candidates authorized to work in the US for any employer will be considered. Sponsorship cannot be provided at this time.