Location: Philadelphia, PA
Salary: $65.00 USD Hourly - $70.00 USD Hourly
Description: Our client is currently seeking a Microsoft Purview Administrator
W2, contract to hire position
Mostly remote, but must be located in PA, NJ, or Delaware for occasional onsite meetings in Philadelphia.
We are seeking a highly experienced
Microsoft Purview Administrator to design, implement, and operationalize an enterprise-wide data governance and data protection program leveraging Microsoft Purview. This role will be responsible for assessing the current environment, defining a strategic roadmap, and leading a coordinated rollout in partnership with external vendors (e.g., Epiq) and internal stakeholders across cybersecurity, legal, compliance, and IT.
This individual will serve as both a
technical expert and project leader, ensuring successful adoption of Purview capabilities including data classification, data lifecycle management, DLP, insider risk, and compliance solutions.
Key Responsibilities Assessment & Strategy - Conduct a comprehensive current-state assessment of:
- Existing data governance capabilities
- M365 / Azure data estate (SharePoint, OneDrive, Exchange, Teams, endpoints)
- Current DLP, classification, and retention practices
- Identify gaps against regulatory and internal requirements (HIPAA, PHI handling, etc.)
- Develop a multi-phase Purview roadmap, including:
- Implementation sequencing
- Dependencies and risk considerations
- Align roadmap with enterprise cybersecurity and data governance strategy
Architecture & Implementation - Design and implement Microsoft Purview capabilities, including:
- Data classification and sensitivity labeling
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies across M365 and endpoints
- Data lifecycle management (retention labels, policies)
- Insider Risk and eDiscovery capabilities
- Information Protection and compliance policies
- Establish integration patterns with:
- Endpoint and network data sources
- Security tooling (SIEM, SOAR, CASB, etc.)
- Define governance model, including:
- Roles and responsibilities
- Policy lifecycle management
- Exception handling processes
Vendor & Stakeholder Management - Serve as the primary internal lead coordinating with Epiq and other third-party partners
- Drive joint implementation planning sessions, workshops, and deliverables
- Align internal stakeholders across:
- Cybersecurity Engineering
- IT Infrastructure / Cloud teams
- Translate technical requirements into business-aligned outcomes
Program Execution & Rollout - Lead the end-to-end deployment program, including:
- Pilot design and execution
- Phased rollout strategy across business units
- Establish success metrics and KPIs (adoption, coverage, risk reduction)
- Manage dependencies, risks, and issue remediation
Training, Communication & Adoption - Develop and execute a comprehensive rollout strategy, including:
- End-user awareness campaigns
- Targeted training by persona (legal, IT, end-users)
- Create operational runbooks and documentation
- Drive enterprise adoption and behavioral change related to data handling
Operationalization & Continuous Improvement - Transition Purview capabilities into steady-state operations
- Define and implement:
- Monitoring and reporting dashboards
- Ongoing tuning of DLP/classification policies
- Establish continuous improvement processes aligned to evolving risks and regulatory requirements
Required Qualifications - 8+ years in cybersecurity, data governance, or enterprise IT
- 3-5+ years hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview / M365 Compliance
- Proven experience leading enterprise-scale implementation programs
- Strong understanding of:
- Data classification and DLP frameworks
- Regulatory requirements (HIPAA strongly preferred)
- M365 architecture (SharePoint, OneDrive, Exchange, Teams)
- Experience working with external vendors/consulting partners
- Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills
Preferred Qualifications - Experience in healthcare or regulated industries
- Familiarity with eDiscovery, legal hold, and records management
- Experience integrating Purview with:
- Certifications:
- Microsoft SC-400 (Information Protection)
- Microsoft SC-900 / equivalent
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