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Role Summary
We are seeking a Senior Microsoft Purview Consultant / Architect with 10+ years of experience in Data Security, Compliance, Information Governance, and Data Lifecycle Management to lead enterprise-scale Microsoft Purview consulting and implementation engagements.
This role requires deep hands-on and architecturalexpertiseacross the Microsoft Purview suite, withparticular strengthin Records Management, Information Governance, Data Lifecycle Management, Retention Policies, and Regulatory Compliance alignment. The ideal candidate will be capable of designing governance strategies, translating regulatory obligations into technical controls, and leading executive-level discussions with business, legal, compliance, security, and IT stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Lead the design, architecture, and implementation of Microsoft Purview solutions for enterprise customers.
Define and deliver Information Governance and Records Management strategies aligned to business, legal, and regulatory requirements.
Architect and implement retention labels, retention policies, regulatory records, records declaration, disposition reviews, file plans, and event-based retention.
Design enterprise Data Lifecycle Management frameworks covering data retention, defensible disposal, data minimization, and storage optimization.
Implement andoptimizeInformation Protection capabilities including Sensitivity Labels, auto-labeling, encryption, and data classification.
Design and deploy Data Loss Prevention (DLP) controls across Endpoint, Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams, including integration with Insider Risk Management.
Configure and support Compliance Manager for regulatory mapping and control tracking across frameworks such as GDPR, DPDPA, HIPAA, ISO 27701, and related standards.
Enable eDiscovery, Content Search, Audit, and Investigation Readiness to support legal, compliance, and forensic use cases.
Implement Insider Risk Management and Communication Compliance policies, workflows, and investigation processes.
Translate privacy and regulatory obligations into actionable Purview policies, governance controls, and operating procedures.
Develop governance operating models, policy standards, control frameworks, andimplementationroadmaps for enterprise clients.
Engage with CIO, CISO, Legal, Risk, Compliance, and Data Governance leadership to define strategy, present recommendations, and drive adoption.
Provide consulting leadership during assessments, solution workshops, gap analysis, and transformation programs.
Mentor deliveryteams andprovide architectural oversight, best practices, and quality assurance across engagements.
Mandatory skill sets:
10+ years of overall experience in Data Security, Compliance, Information Governance, Records Management, and Privacy.
Proven experience in enterprise consulting, architecture, and implementation of Microsoft Purview solutions.
Strong hands-onexpertiseacross key Microsoft Purview capabilities, including:
Microsoft Purview Core Expertise
Information Protection
Sensitivity Labels
Auto-labelingEncryption
Data ClassificationData Loss Prevention (DLP)
Endpoint DLP
Exchange / SharePoint / Teams DLP
Insider Risk integration
Records Management
Retention labels and policies
Records declaration
Regulatory records
Disposition reviews
File plans
Event-based retention
Information Governance
Data lifecycle management
Retention strategy
Data minimization
Storage optimization
Compliance policy enforcement
Compliance ManagerRegulatory compliance mapping
GDPR / DPDPA / HIPAA alignment
eDiscovery & Audit
Content search
Audit trails
Investigation readiness
Insider Risk Management
Risk policy creation
Investigation workflows
Communication Compliance
Monitoring
Policy enforcement
Domain and Consulting Expertise
Deep understanding of privacy, compliance, and information governance principles in enterprise environments.
Strong knowledge of DPDPA, GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27701, and other global compliance frameworks.
Experience creating governance frameworks, operating models, policy definitions, control standards, andimplementationblueprints.
Ability to align technical implementations with legal retention requirements, regulatory obligations, and enterprise risk managementobjectives.
Strong understanding of Microsoft 365 security and compliance architecture and integration points across the Microsoft ecosystem.
Experience leading workshops, assessments, roadmap creation, and stakeholder presentations for enterprise clients.
5. Preferred Certifications
Microsoft Certified: Information Protection and Compliance Administrator Associate (SC-400)
Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900)
Additional Microsoft Security / Compliance certifications
Privacy and compliance certifications such as:
CIPP / CIPM / CIPT
CDPSE
ISO 27701 / Privacy-related certifications
Relevant records management or information governance certifications
6. Preferred Industry Experience
Consulting / Professional Services
BFSI
Healthcare / Life Sciences
Technology
Government / Public Sector
Manufacturing
Global enterprises with complex regulatory and cross-border data governance requirements
Preferred Skill sets:
Strong executive communication and presentation skills, with confidence engaging CIO/CISO-level stakeholders
Excellent stakeholder management and consulting capability
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to translate regulatory and business requirements into practical technical solutions
Strong documentation, policy-writing, and solution design skills
Leadership mindset with the ability to guide teams, influence decisions, and drive outcomes
Client-facing professionalism with strong workshop facilitation and advisory skills
Years of experience required:
4-7 yr
Education qualification:
Btech/BE/Mtech
Education
Degrees/Field of Study required: Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of TechnologyDegrees/Field of Study preferred:Certifications
Required Skills
MS Reporting ServicesOptional Skills
Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Cloud Administration, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Infrastructure Architecture Design, Cloud Resource Management, Cloud Security, Cloud Security Auditing, Cloud Service Delivery, Cloud Service Level Risk Management, Communication, Cyber Engineering, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Forensic Investigation, Incident Investigation, Inclusion, Information Security, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Intellectual Curiosity, Optimism, Platform as a Service (PaaS), Risk Analysis + 14 moreDesired Languages
Travel Requirements
Not SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship
NoGovernment Clearance Required
NoJob Posting End Date
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Job ID: 153236493