Microsoft Purview Data Protection & Compliance Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking a Microsoft Purview Data Protection & Compliance Engineer to support operational and project activities across Microsoft 365 data protection and compliance services, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Teams, and Endpoint DLP.

The role covers DLP policy configuration, testing, monitoring, troubleshooting, documentation, project coordination, and stakeholder management.

Microsoft Purview Administration & Operations

• Administer and support Microsoft Purview DLP, Sensitivity Labels, Information Protection, and Insider Risk Management.
• Configure, test, and tune DLP policies, rules, conditions, exceptions, and policy tips.
• Review DLP alerts, perform initial triage, capture evidence, and escalate issues where required.
• Support Endpoint DLP testing, Sensitivity Label rollout, and other Microsoft Purview initiatives.
• Troubleshoot policy and user-impact issues and coordinate resolution with relevant teams.

Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare SOPs, test evidence, operational documentation, and management updates.

Project Coordination & Delivery

• Coordinate assigned projects and workstreams, including timelines, milestones, deliverables, and stakeholder activities.
• Track project risks, issues, dependencies, and action items, and escalate delays or blockers.
• Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, and Microsoft support to ensure timely project delivery.
• Support implementation, rollout, and transition to steady-state operations.

Essential Requirements

Experience

• 2 to 5 years of experience in Microsoft 365, security, compliance, data protection, or enterprise IT operations.

Technical Knowledge

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Purview DLP, Sensitivity Labels, Information Protection, and compliance capabilities.
• Understanding of data classification, sensitive information types, policy-based controls, and access controls.

Project & Coordination Experience

• Experience supporting or coordinating IT projects, including planning, progress tracking, risk/issue management, and status reporting.

Professional Skills

• Good troubleshooting, documentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to work independently and manage multiple activities and deliverables.

Technical Exposure

• Experience with Endpoint DLP, Microsoft Defender, Entra ID, or Intune.

Project Exposure

• Experience supporting Microsoft 365, cybersecurity, or data protection projects.

Compliance Knowledge

• Familiarity with privacy, audit, regulatory, or public-sector compliance requirements.

Certifications

• Microsoft Security/Compliance certifications or Project Management certifications will be an advantage.