Microsoft Purview Subject Matter Expert
4 weeks ago
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. 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. 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 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 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) Preferred Expertise & 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. Tools Ecosystem Microsoft Purview Sentinel XDR‑Micro Trend ServiceNow GRC Power BI #J-18808-Ljbffr
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