O365 Engineer - Purview

Role: O365 Engineer - Purview & Identity SpecialistLocation: [Insert Location / Hybrid / Remote]Type: ContractSalary: DOE

About the Role We're looking for an experienced O365 Engineer with deep expertise in Microsoft Purview, Identity & Access Management, and Microsoft 365 security and governance. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in complex, enterprise-level environments, particularly where mergers & acquisitions (M&A) and O365 Multi-Geo deployments are part of the everyday landscape.You'll be a key technical authority responsible for designing, implementing, and optimising governance, compliance, and identity architecture across a global Microsoft 365 estate.Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, deployment, and optimisation of Microsoft Purview solutions (Data Loss Prevention, Information Protection, Insider Risk, Compliance Manager, eDiscovery, etc.)
• Architect and maintain robust Identity & Access Management frameworks using Azure AD / Entra ID.
• Support and execute integration activities related to mergers and acquisitions, including tenant-to-tenant migrations, domain consolidation, identity mapping, and data governance alignment.
• Manage, configure, and support O365 Multi-Geo capabilities, ensuring region-specific compliance and data residency requirements are met.
• Provide technical ownership for O365 security, governance, and compliance architecture.
• Work cross-functionally with Security, Infrastructure, Legal, and Compliance teams to ensure best practice across the Microsoft ecosystem.
• Troubleshoot complex issues across Purview, identity services, and Microsoft 365 workloads.
• Maintain documentation, technical standards, and governance policies.

Key Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Proven experience as an O365 / M365 Engineer within large, enterprise-scale environments.
• Strong expertise across Microsoft Purview (DLP, Sensitivity Labels, Insider Risk, eDiscovery, Data Lifecycle, etc.).
• Advanced knowledge of Identity & Access Management using Entra ID (Azure AD), Conditional Access, PIM, MFA, Zero Trust principles.
• Hands-on experience supporting or leading technology integration in mergers and acquisitions.
• Experience configuring and maintaining O365 Multi-Geo environments.
• Strong understanding of O365 governance, compliance controls, and data protection requirements.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.

Desirable:

• Relevant Microsoft certifications (SC-400, SC-300, MS-500, AZ-104 etc.).
• Experience with Microsoft Graph, automation (PowerShell), or deployment pipelines.
• Familiarity with tenant security hardening frameworks (CIS, NIST, Zero Trust).

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