Purview Data Security Engineer: Data Protection & Governance Lead

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

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.