SharePoint Governance and Microsoft Purview IT Analyst

Eversource Energy

. Implement, configure, maintain, monitor, and continuously improve Microsoft Purview controls for data governance, records management, and information protection .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $94,810 - $105,340 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Microsoft Purview and SharePoint administration, focusing on data governance, information protection, and compliance. Proficient in translating business requirements into technical policies and controls while ensuring effective monitoring and reporting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Microsoft Purview AdministrationSharePoint Online ManagementInformation Protection PoliciesData Governance StrategiesTechnical Documentation Skills

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Hard Skills

Microsoft 365 AdministrationInformation ProtectionCollaboration TechnologiesSecurity ControlsPolicy AdministrationUnstructured Data GovernanceAccess ControlAudit Compliance SupportTechnical Control ConfigurationPolicy Effectiveness Monitoring

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCommunication SkillsDocumentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

PowerShellReporting ToolsDashboardsAutomation Approaches

Certifications & Qualifications

Microsoft Certifications in PurviewMicrosoft 365 CertificationsSecurity CertificationsCompliance CertificationsSharePoint Certifications

Industry Keywords

Data GovernanceRecords ManagementInformation ProtectionCompliance ReviewsTechnical Assessments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implement, configure, maintain, monitor, and continuously improve Microsoft Purview controls for data governance, records management, and information protection
Translate governance and business requirements into technical policies, labels, rules, configurations, and control designs
Establish and administer sensitivity, retention, access, sharing, download/copy restriction, and information protection policies
Provide technical support and subject matter expertise for SharePoint, Microsoft 365 collaboration environments, and related repositories
Assess repositories, configurations, permissions, and usage patterns to identify risks, gaps, and enhancement opportunities
Monitor policy performance, investigate issues, track exceptions, and support remediation of control weaknesses
Develop technical standards, implementation procedures, support guides, and audit/compliance evidence
Support discovery events, regulatory requests, cyber incidents, and internal/external audits
Participate in tabletop exercises, simulations, and readiness activities
Produce operational reporting and dashboards covering policy coverage, control adoption, exceptions, trends, and unresolved risks
Conduct on-the-spot reviews and environment assessments to validate control design and operating effectiveness
Recommend technical improvements, automation opportunities, and control enhancements
Partner with business analysts, program leadership, cybersecurity, records, compliance, and infrastructure teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related discipline; or equivalent experience
Three (3) to five (5) years of relevant experience in Microsoft 365 administration, information protection, collaboration technologies, security controls, or related technical governance roles
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Purview, including information protection, labeling, governance-related capabilities, and policy administration
Strong knowledge of SharePoint Online, Microsoft 365 collaboration controls, document permissions, content handling, and administrative considerations
Understanding of unstructured data governance, records retention, access control, data handling restrictions, and audit/compliance support needs
Ability to configure technical controls based on documented business and governance requirements
Experience monitoring policy effectiveness, troubleshooting issues, and validating technical control operation
Strong analytical and documentation skills, including creation of standards, procedures, assessment findings, and technical evidence
Strong communication skills and ability to explain technical control concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required
Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary
Familiarity with PowerShell, reporting tools, dashboards, or automation approaches is preferred
Experience implementing or supporting Microsoft Purview, SharePoint security/configuration, or comparable information protection technologies preferred
Experience supporting compliance reviews, audits, technical assessments, or security-related remediation activities preferred
Microsoft certifications related to Purview, Microsoft 365, security, compliance, or SharePoint preferred
Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship; applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment will not be considered

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work schedule for eligible roles, with current guidelines requiring at least three days in the office
Potential incentive eligibility
Competitive total rewards program
Emergency Restoration assignment support