Senior Microsoft Purview Engineer

New Era Technology

. Run and tune the client's Microsoft Purview setup from day one .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $80 - $125 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in IT Security and Data Protection, with a strong focus on Microsoft Purview and enterprise-class data security solutions. Capable of managing sensitivity labels, DLP policies, and collaborating with legal and compliance teams to enhance data governance.

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Microsoft Purview ManagementData Protection ImplementationDLP Policy ConfigurationEnterprise-Class DSPM SolutionsIT Security Experience

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Hard Skills

Data Loss PreventionInformation ProtectionRecords ManagementEDiscoveryInsider Risk ManagementData GovernanceSensitivity LabelingMicrosoft 365 Security AdministrationRBACAuto-Labeling Configuration

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft PurviewMicrosoft 365ExchangeSharePointOneDriveTeams

Certifications & Qualifications

SC-401SC-400SC-100SC-200

Industry Keywords

Data Protection ProgramComplianceLegalPrivacyAudit

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Run and tune the client's Microsoft Purview setup from day one
Manage sensitivity labels, DLP, retention, insider risk, and eDiscovery
Work with Purview in a live production tenant
Help grow and scale the enterprise data protection program
Report program progress and capabilities to legal, compliance, and security leaders
Partner with Security, Legal, Compliance, Privacy, IT, Data Governance, and business stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 7 years in IT Security
5+ years in Data Protection
Hands-on experience implementing and operating enterprise-class DSPM, DLP, Information Protection, Records Management, eDiscovery, Insider Risk, and Data Governance solutions
Experience with Microsoft Purview or similar security control tools
Experience building sensitivity-label taxonomies, configuring auto-labeling, and deploying labels
Experience writing and tuning Purview DLP policies across Exchange, SharePoint/OneDrive, Teams, and endpoints, and working alerts
Microsoft 365 security administration experience, including roles, RBAC, and Entra ID basics
Direct experience working with legal, compliance, privacy, or audit teams
Experience in at least one of: eDiscovery Premium and legal holds; Insider Risk Management or Communication Compliance; retention policies and records management; DSPM or sensitive-data discovery outside Microsoft 365
Ability to read, understand, and interpret job-related documents and communications in English
Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing
Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship
Prolonged computer use and ability to operate computer equipment
Preferred certifications: SC-401, SC-400, SC-100, or SC-200

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefits
Continuous training
Personal and professional development opportunities
Team-oriented, collaborative and inclusive culture