Job Description

Job Title: Contingent Worker - Microsoft Purview Specialist
looking for a Microsoft Purview Specialist to assist with the execution of our data
governance strategy. This role will support our organization's data governance, data catalog,
business glossary, data quality, and data lineage strategies. The ideal candidate will have handson
experience with Microsoft Purview, including Data Map, Unified Catalog, Information
Protection, DSPM for AI, Workflows and Compliance solutions. The candidate should have a
combination of technical expertise and analytical skills, certifications, and experience in data
governance, compliance, and Microsoft cloud technologies.
Duties and Responsibilities
Implement, configure, and deploy Microsoft Purview Unified Data Catalog for effective data
governance, particularly focusing on POC and moving from existing DG Tool to Purview.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to connect Purview to target systems, ensuring
seamless integration and functionality.
Customize metadata models and user interfaces within Purview to meet organizational data
governance needs and enhance user experience.
Assist the organizational adoption of the data governance platform by providing user
documentation, training, and demonstrations to ensure proper usage and adherence to
processes and procedures.
Use Microsoft Purview to classify, label, and protect sensitive data across Microsoft 365 and
Azure environments.
Generate reports and dashboards to provide insights into data usage, risk, and compliance
posture.
Implement and manage data cataloging, data classification, and data lineage capabilities
across structured and unstructured datasets.
Configure data sources and run scanning rules for on-premises and cloud-based environments
(e.g., Azure, AWS, M365).
Understand the integration with Azure, Microsoft 365, and Power BI.
Have implemented Data Lifecycle Management.
Design and apply sensitivity labels and auto-labeling policies across Microsoft 365 workloads.
Implement data encryption policies and protection mechanisms based on classification.
Collaborate with stakeholders to align labeling and protection schemes with business needs
and regulatory requirements.
Provide cross-training to client and team members on Purview functionalities, ensuring
knowledge transfer and effective use of the platform.
Microsoft Cloud and Security Knowledge
Microsoft Purview: Familiarity with Data Map, Data Catalog, and scanning configuration.
Azure Integration: Understanding of Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, Azure SQL, and Azure
Data Lake.
Azure services: (especially Azure Storage and Microsoft Entra)
Microsoft 365 compliance center
Security and Compliance Tools: Experience with Microsoft Information Protection (MIP), Azure
Information Protection (AIP), and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC).
Data loss prevention (DLP) and eDiscovery
Identity and access management
Data Analysis: Proficiency in tools like Power BI for visualizing data governance metrics.
Preferred Certifications
Microsoft Certified: Information Protection and Compliance Administrator Associate
Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert is a plus
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
7-10 years of technical experience with Microsoft products, including 1-2 years of Purview
Data Governance -
o A minimum of 5 years' technical experience may be acceptable for candidates with
exceptional expertise.
Strong familiarity with Azure, including resource setup and tenant establishment, as well as
experience in scanning structured and unstructured data.
Proven experience in data governance, particularly in financial services such as wealth
management, investment banking, or brokerage.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical
stakeholders and facilitate training sessions.
Prior experience with Microsoft CoPilot and a solid understanding of the Microsoft tech stack,
including administrative capabilities to support the deployment of Purview.
Additional Qualifications
Understanding and familiarity with healthcare insurance data is preferred.
Understanding of data privacy and protection regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, or other
relevant laws and regulations is preferred.
Understanding of data governance principles, data quality management, and metadata
management is a plus.
Experience and hands on knowledge of master and reference data management is a plus.
Industry certifications such as CDMP (Certified Data Management

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