Data Protection & Microsoft Purview Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Protection & Microsoft Purview Engineer for a contract-to-hire opportunity. This role will focus on assessing, optimizing, and supporting Microsoft Purview implementations, with an emphasis on data protection, compliance, and operational efficiency.

• 5+ years of experience in data protection, data security, or cloud security
• Strong hands-on expertise with Microsoft Purview, including:
• Information Protection
• Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
• Sensitive Information Types (SITs)
• eDiscovery
• Insider Risk Management
• Solid understanding of Microsoft E5 Security & Compliance
• Experience evaluating and/or implementing data protection tools
• Strong communication and stakeholder collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with labeling taxonomy redesign
• Background working in compliance-driven environments