Microsoft Purview Engineer

**Role: Microsoft Purview Engineer** **Location: Montreal, QC** **Duration: Long Term Contract** **Job Description** :Job TitleMicrosoft Purview Engineer Data Governance SpecialistRole SummaryResponsible for implementing\| configuring\| and managing Microsoft Purview to enable enterprisewide data governance\| data discovery\| classification\| compliance\| and risk management across Microsoft 365\| Azure\| and hybrid data sources.Key ResponsibilitiesData Governance CatalogImplement Microsoft Purview Data Catalog for structured and unstructured dataConfigure scans for Azure\| onprem\| and SaaS data sourcesBuild and maintain business glossary\| metadata management\| and lineageEnable data discovery and selfservice analytics across the organizationInformation Protection ComplianceConfigure and manage Sensitivity Labels (MIP)Implement Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies across M365 workloadsSupport Insider Risk Management\| eDiscovery (StandardPremium)\| and AuditAssist with regulatory compliance (GDPR\| HIPAA\| ISO\| SOX\| etc.)Security Risk ManagementConfigure Communication Compliance and Information GovernanceMonitor compliance posture using Purview Compliance PortalCollaborate with Security Legal teams on investigations and holdsIntegration AutomationIntegrate Purview with Azure AD\| Defender\| Sentinel\| Power PlatformAutomate scans\| labeling\| and reports using PowerShell and Graph APISupport hybrid environments and thirdparty integrationsOperations ReportingMonitor scan health\| classification accuracy\| and policy enforcementGenerate compliance and governance reports for stakeholdersDocument governance processes\| standards\| and best practicesProvide L2L3 support and mentorshipRequired Skills ExperienceTechnical SkillsMicrosoft Purview (Data Governance Compliance)Microsoft 365 (Exchange\| SharePoint\| OneDrive\| Teams)Sensitivity Labels DLPAzure Data Services (ADLS\| SQL\| Synapse)PowerShell scriptingRoleBased Access Control (RBAC)Governance Compliance KnowledgeData classification frameworksRegulatory standards (GDPR\| HIPAA\| PCIDSS\| ISO 27001\)Records Management Retention policiesPreferred QualificationsMicrosoft CertificationsSC400 (Information Protection Compliance)SC300 SC100 (Identity Security Architect)Experience with Purview Unified CatalogKnowledge of Defender XDR\| Sentinel SIEMExperience in large\| regulated enterprisesSoft SkillsStrong stakeholder communicationAnalytical and investigation mindsetDocumentation and presentation skillsAbility to translate regulatory needs into technical control