Microsoft Purview Subject Matter Expert

Invoke Solutions South Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Part time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in South Africa is seeking a Microsoft Purview Subject Matter Expert to lead design and implementation of governance solutions. The ideal candidate has 5–8 years of experience in Microsoft Information Protection and strong knowledge of relevant compliance regulations. This role will involve strategy development, technical integration, and stakeholder collaboration within a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in Microsoft Information Protection or Data Governance.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview solutions.
• Strong knowledge of compliance regulations like POPIA and GDPR.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement data governance strategies using Microsoft Purview.
• Design, configure, and deploy Purview Data Map and Catalog.
• Manage compliance configurations and monitor risk trends.

Skills

Microsoft Information Protection

Data Governance

Compliance

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in information systems, Computer Science, or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Purview

Power BI

ServiceNow GRC

Job description

Role Purpose

The Microsoft Purview Subject Matter Expert (SME) will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of Microsoft Purview solutions to strengthen the client\'s data governance, compliance, and information protection posture. This role requires deep technical expertise in Microsoft Purview, Information Protection, DLP, Compliance Manager, Insider Risk, and Data Governance frameworks across Microsoft 365, Azure, and hybrid environments. The SME will act as the client\'s trusted advisor for data governance and compliance automation, ensuring alignment with corporate and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy & Governance: Define and implement the client’s data governance and compliance strategy using Microsoft Purview. Establish data classification frameworks, sensitivity labeling standards, and data lifecycle management policies. Develop governance dashboards and metrics to measure policy adherence and data risk posture. Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, security, and compliance frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, ISO 27001, POPIA, GDPR).
• Solution Design & Implementation: Design, configure, and deploy Purview Data Map, Data Catalog, and Data Lineage solutions. Implement Information Protection and DLP policies for Microsoft 365 and endpoints. Integrate Purview with Azure Information Protection, Defender for Cloud Apps, Sentinel, and Entra ID. Enable multicloud and hybrid data source connectors. Create data scanning rules and classifiers to automatically identify sensitive data types.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Manage Compliance Manager, eDiscovery, and Insider Risk configurations. Develop and maintain assessment templates for compliance frameworks. Monitor risk trends, generate insights, and present mitigation recommendations. Support Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIAs) and Data Subject Requests (DSRs) through Purview. Drive automation of evidence collection for audit readiness.
• Continuous Improvement & Enablement: Define best practices, operating procedures, and governance playbooks for Purview adoption. Conduct workshops and training sessions for data owners, IT, and compliance teams. Collaborate with architects and engineers to integrate Purview insights into business workflows. Stay current with Microsoft roadmap updates and compliance capabilities.
• Technical Integration: Oversee API-based integration with third-party SIEM, GRC, or data security platforms. Ensure Purview\'s compatibility with Defender for Endpoint, MIP SDK, and Microsoft Graph. Participate in architecture reviews to ensure secure and compliant design patterns.

Required Skills & Experience

Technical Expertise: 5–8 years of experience in Microsoft Information Protection, Compliance, or Data Governance. Hands-on experience configuring and managing Purview (Data Map, Catalog, DLP, Information Protection, Compliance Manager, etc.). Strong knowledge of data classification models, governance frameworks, and regulations (POPIA, GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST, SOC2). Experience with multicloud governance (Azure, AWS, Google) and hybrid data architectures.

Qualifications

Bachelor\'s degree in information systems, Computer Science, or equivalent.

Preferred Certifications:

• Microsoft Certified: Information Protection Administrator Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Compliance Administrator Associate
• TOGAF or COBIT certification (advantage)
• CISM / CISSP / ISO 27001 Lead Implementer (advantage)

Soft Skills

Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills. Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into technical configurations. Analytical mindset and strong problem-solving skills. Excellent documentation and reporting capabilities. Comfortable leading workshops and cross-functional governance forums.

Key Deliverables

• Enterprise-wide Purview implementation roadmap.
• Data classification and sensitivity labeling framework.
• Active DLP, eDiscovery, and insider risk policies.
• Governance dashboards and reporting metrics.
• Continuous improvement plan for data compliance maturity.

Environment

Hybrid Cloud (M365, Azure, SAP, AWS)

Tools Ecosystem: Microsoft Purview, Sentinel, XDR- Micro Trend, ServiceNow GRC, Power BI

Employment type: 6 months contract

Location: Centurion

Working model: Hybrid

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are encouraged to apply immediately; please send your CV to