Microsoft Purview Subject Matter Expert (Sme)

Invoke Solutions South Africa; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Part time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy in South Africa is seeking a Microsoft Purview Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead the design and implementation of data governance solutions. The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of experience in Microsoft Information Protection and Compliance, demonstrating strong stakeholder management and problem-solving skills. This role offers a 6-month hybrid contract positioned in Centurion, focusing on aligning clients' data compliance with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in Microsoft Information Protection, Compliance, or Data Governance.
• Hands-on experience configuring and managing Purview.
• Strong knowledge of data classification models and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement data governance and compliance strategy using Microsoft Purview.
• Design, configure, and deploy Purview Data Map and Data Catalog.
• Manage Compliance Manager and Insider Risk configurations.

Skills

Microsoft Information Protection

Compliance Management

Data Governance

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in information systems or Computer Science

Tools

Microsoft Purview

Power BI

Sentinel

ServiceNow GRC

Job description

Overview

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, 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

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, 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 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 Request (DSRs) through Purview.

Drive automation of evidence collection for audit readiness.

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, 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 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.

Additional Success Metrics

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.

Tools Ecosystem

Microsoft Purview, Sentinel, XDR- Micro Trend, ServiceNow GRC, Power BI.

Employment details

Employment type: 6 months contract. Location: Centurion. Working model: Hybrid.

Application

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are encouraged to apply immediately. Please send your CV to #J-.