Microsoft Purview Specialist - Public Sector

We're looking for an experienced Security Cleared Microsoft Purview Specialist to support the design, configuration and rollout of Purview capabilities across Microsoft 365 within a complex public sector environment.

This is a delivery-focused role, working closely with Security, End User Computing and Information Governance teams to ensure Purview is implemented in line with regulatory, compliance and operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and configure Microsoft Purview across M365, including:
  • Information Protection
  • Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
• Assess current environments and requirements to define Purview policies, controls and configurations
• Support deployment of Purview features, including troubleshooting and technical escalation
• Integrate Purview with wider M365 services (Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive)
• Provide best practice guidance and advisory input to stakeholders
• Produce technical documentation (LLDs, configuration docs, implementation guidance)
• Work with security, compliance and information governance teams to align solutions with policy and regulatory needs
• Support knowledge transfer and light training where required

Essential Skills & Experience

• Security Cleared
• Strong hands-on experience implementing Microsoft Purview
• Solid Microsoft 365 background
• Able to take a consultative/business analysis approach to technical delivery
• Experience working in regulated or compliance-driven environments
• Comfortable working with multiple stakeholder groups (technical and non-technical)

Desirable

• Broader experience of Purview across M365 estates
• Previous public sector or regulatory environment delivery