> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2693045-data-protection-analyst-microsoft-purview](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2693045-data-protection-analyst-microsoft-purview). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Protection Analyst Microsoft Purview - **Company:** Stanley David and Associates - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Data Control, Data Governance, Information Leak Prevention, Data Retention, Data Security, Identity and Access Management, Windows PowerShell, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Services, Microsoft SharePoint, Data Classification, Microsoft Fabric, Core Data, Information Technology - **Published:** September 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/843be310-555f-4cd7-985a-301641021aec ## About the Role Must Have Technical/Functional Skills * 3+ years of experience in Data Protection, Information Security, Compliance, or Data Governance. * Hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview suite (DLP, Information Protection, Data Classification, Retention, eDiscovery). * Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance features and architectures. * Hands-on experience implementing and administering Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies across Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams. * In-depth understanding of data classification, sensitivity labels, retention policies, and records management. * Familiarity with major regulatory frameworks and compliance standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, ISO 27001, and NIST. * Proven experience investigating data protection incidents, compliance alerts, and policy violations. * Solid understanding of Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) and modern access management concepts. * Basic to intermediate PowerShell scripting skills for administration, automation, and reporting. * Experience building compliance reports, dashboards, and audit-ready documentation. * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication skills. * Ability to collaborate effectively across security, compliance, legal, and business stakeholder groups. * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline., * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Strong team collaboration and cross-functional leadership capabilities. * Commitment to documentation hygiene and team knowledge sharing. * Relevant industry or Microsoft certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Information Protection and Compliance Administrator Associate [SC-400], SC-900, or related). ## Description * Administer and configure Microsoft Purview capabilities, including Data Loss Prevention, Information Protection, Insider Risk Management, and eDiscovery. * Develop and enforce enterprise data classification and labeling frameworks, including sensitivity labels, auto-labeling, and data retention policies. * Plan, design, simulate, and deploy DLP policies, utilizing Adaptive Protection for dynamic, risk-based data controls. * Create, manage, and enforce DLP policies across cloud applications, email, endpoints/devices, Microsoft Fabric, and AI workloads within the Microsoft Purview portal. * Own platform governance for core data protection capabilities, ensuring safe handling and storage of sensitive business information across cloud workloads. * Design, implement, and automate enterprise data-protection workflows to reduce manual triage overhead. * Monitor compliance alerts, investigate data security incidents, and tune policies continuously to optimize detection efficacy and minimize false positives. * Collaborate closely with Security Operations (SecOps), IT infrastructure, Legal, and Compliance teams to remediate data risks. ## Related Videos - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [Your Code as a Crime Scene](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1342-your-code-as-a-crime-scene) - [Crypto-secure Data Management with In-Database Blockchain](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/632-crypto-secure-data-management-with-in-database-blockchain) - [Checkmate: 5 Real Incidents That Can End a Software Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100126-checkmate-5-real-incidents-that-can-end-a-software-company) - [How to govern Vibe Coding for the Enterprise](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100290-how-to-govern-vibe-coding-for-the-enterprise) - [Building Multi-Tenant ASP.NET Core Applications: Best Practices and Real-World Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1552-building-multi-tenant-asp-net-core-applications-best-practices-and-real-world-solutions) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. Developers Decide What Actually Gets Deployed.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/693-events-like-rsac-get-you-cisos-developers-decide-what-actually-gets-deployed) - [Dev Digest 164: AI Agents, AI Blindspots and MCP security problems](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/578-dev-digest-164-ai-agents-ai-blindspots-and-mcp-security-problems) - [Dev Digest 119 - ❤️ === ❤️](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/454-dev-digest-119) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing)