Microsoft Purview Consultant

Integrity360

. Lead Microsoft Purview design and implementation engagements for clients, focusing on Information Protection, Data Loss Prevention, Insider Risk Management and AI data protection .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in Microsoft Purview design and implementation, focusing on Information Protection, Data Loss Prevention, and Insider Risk Management. Proficient in developing data classification strategies, configuring DLP policies, and producing comprehensive client-facing documentation.

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Microsoft Purview Information ProtectionData Loss Prevention (DLP)Sensitivity Label DesignInsider Risk ManagementMicrosoft 365 Compliance

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Hard Skills

Data Classification StrategyLabel Taxonomy DesignEncryption ConfigurationAccess Control ImplementationAuto-LabellingDLP Policy DeploymentEndpoint DLP ConceptsAI Data Protection ControlsTroubleshooting and AnalysisClient-Facing Documentation

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationCollaborationAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft 365Microsoft Defender XDRMicrosoft IntuneMicrosoft SentinelMicrosoft Entra ID

Certifications & Qualifications

Microsoft Certified: Information Protection and Compliance Administrator AssociateMicrosoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200)Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100)

Industry Keywords

Information ProtectionData SecurityComplianceCloud SecurityMSSP

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Microsoft Purview design and implementation engagements for clients, focusing on Information Protection, Data Loss Prevention, Insider Risk Management and AI data protection
Run discovery workshops covering sensitive data types, business processes, risk scenarios, regulatory drivers, pilot users, technical dependencies and client success criteria
Design data classification strategies and label taxonomies, including classification levels, label hierarchy, naming conventions, usage guidance, protection actions and governance requirements
Assess existing Purview configurations and document gaps, risks, improvement opportunities and practical recommendations
Design and configure sensitivity labels, label policies, encryption, watermarking, access restrictions and governance models
Review, configure and tune Sensitive Information Types, trainable classifiers and custom classification logic
Design and support auto-labelling pilots for emails, files and Microsoft 365 workloads
Design and configure Microsoft Purview DLP policies across Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, endpoints and supported cloud or browser-based scenarios
Implement AI data protection controls for sensitive information copied, pasted, uploaded, submitted or exposed to unmanaged AI services
Configure endpoint DLP controls covering restricted apps, browser restrictions, sensitive service domains, clipboard, print, removable media and file uploads
Design and validate DLP workflows, including simulation mode, audit-only, block, block with override, user notifications, policy tips, administrative alerts and reporting
Configure and demonstrate Insider Risk Management scenarios aligned with customer policies, sensitive data activity, DLP signals, AI-related risk indicators and investigation workflows
Use Content Explorer, Activity Explorer, Data Explorer, alert dashboards and reporting to validate control effectiveness and support knowledge transfer
Produce client-facing design documents, configuration records, test evidence, risk summaries, recommendations, handover materials and implementation reports
Support Microsoft Commerce Incentives delivery where applicable, including Data Protection modules and evidence or partner claim requirements
Collaborate with clients, project managers, architects and operational teams to manage dependencies, risks, actions, scope boundaries and service transition
Contribute to reusable delivery patterns, templates, playbooks and internal standards for Microsoft Purview and wider Microsoft Security services
Broaden skills into Microsoft Defender XDR deployments, Microsoft Security assessments and broader cloud security consulting activities
Undertake occasional travel where required to support client delivery
Report to the Head of Cloud Security & Microsoft Security Services

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview Information Protection, Data Loss Prevention and related Microsoft 365 compliance capabilities
Experience designing and implementing sensitivity labels, label policies, encryption, watermarking, access controls and information protection governance
Practical knowledge of data classification strategy, label taxonomy design, Sensitive Information Types, trainable classifiers, custom classification approaches and how classification supports sensitivity labelling, DLP and auto-labelling
Experience designing, deploying and testing Microsoft Purview DLP policies across Microsoft 365 workloads and endpoints
Understanding of endpoint DLP concepts, including restricted apps, browser restrictions, service domains, removable media, clipboard, print and file upload controls
Knowledge of Insider Risk Management concepts, including risk indicators, policy design, alerts, investigation workflows and alignment with DLP activity
Ability to translate client business requirements into practical, testable and proportionate Microsoft Purview control designs
Experience delivering controlled pilots or phased deployments, including testing, tuning, user communications, knowledge transfer and post-pilot recommendations
Ability to produce clear client-facing documentation, including design decisions, configuration records, test evidence, findings, recommendations and handover materials
Confident written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work directly with technical, operational and non-technical client stakeholders
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills, with the ability to investigate policy behaviour, false positives, control limitations and operational dependencies
Ability to manage assigned delivery work independently while collaborating effectively with project, architecture, service and account teams
Experience implementing Microsoft Purview controls for AI security, shadow AI, browser-based AI services, Microsoft 365 Copilot and sensitive data exposure scenarios
Familiarity with Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot-related data protection considerations and emerging Microsoft AI security capabilities, including Agent 365 where applicable
Experience delivering, supporting or evidencing Microsoft Commerce Incentives activity, particularly Data Protection modules
Experience working for an MSSP, security-focused professional services team, consultancy or Microsoft security partner
Working knowledge of Microsoft Defender XDR workloads such as Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Identity, Defender for Office 365, Defender for Cloud Apps and Defender for Cloud
Willingness to learn and support wider Microsoft Security assessments, including secure score reviews, Defender XDR posture assessments, endpoint security reviews and cloud security reviews
Understanding of Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access, endpoint management, Microsoft Intune and how identity and device posture influence data protection outcomes
Familiarity with Microsoft Sentinel, security operations workflows, incident handling and how Purview signals may support broader detection and response activities
Experience contributing to reusable templates, delivery accelerators, service collateral or internal standards for Microsoft security consulting
Microsoft Certified: Information Protection and Compliance Administrator Associate
Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200)
Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100)
Relevant Microsoft Applied Skills covering Purview, data security, Microsoft Information Protection, DLP, Microsoft Security or Microsoft 365 administration
Other relevant security, compliance or cloud certifications are beneficial but not essential

Benefits

Comp & perks

Learning, development and progression opportunities
Training, certification and mentoring across Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Security and related technologies
Supported by an experienced team
Occasional travel opportunities to support client delivery