Microsoft Purview Subject Matter Expert (Sme)

Baagitech; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 850 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services firm in Johannesburg is looking for a Microsoft Purview Subject Matter Expert (SME) to drive the design and implementation of solutions for data governance and compliance. Applicants should have 5–8 years of relevant experience, hands-on knowledge of Microsoft Purview, and a Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or Computer Science. This full-time role also requires excellent stakeholder management skills.

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, governance frameworks, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of Microsoft Purview solutions.
• Define and implement data governance and compliance strategy.
• Manage Compliance Manager and Insider Risk configurations.

Skills

Microsoft Information Protection

Compliance

Data Governance

Stakeholder management

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems or Computer Science

Tools

Microsoft Purview

Defender for Cloud Apps

Power BI

Job description

Overview

Microsoft Purview Subject Matter Expert (SME) Our client is seeking an experienced Microsoft Purview Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of Microsoft Purview solutions to strengthen their 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 a trusted advisor for data governance and compliance automation, ensuring alignment with corporate and regulatory requirements.

Role Highlights

• Define and implement 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 (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 multi‑cloud 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 (SRs) through Purview.
• Drive automation of evidence collection for audit readiness.

Governance & Adoption

• 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 and Experience

• 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 multi‑cloud governance (Azure, AWS, Google) and hybrid data architectures.

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.

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, TOGAF or COBIT certification (advantage).

Tools & Ecosystem

Microsoft Purview, Defender for Cloud Apps, Sentinel, XDR‑Micro Trend, ServiceNow GRC, Power BI.

Additional Information

Applications should be emailed to Seniority level “Mid‑Senior level”. Employment type Full‑time. Job function Information Technology. Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Baagi Technology by 2x. Get notified about new Microsoft Specialist jobs in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.