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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Microsoft Purview & Security Consultant (Contract) - **Company:** The Integrated - **Location:** Knutsford, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £143,000.0 - £156,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory Federation Services, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Burp Suite, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Information Leak Prevention, Data Security, Identity and Access Management, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), Microsoft Security Essentials, Network Monitoring, Nmap, Paessler Router Traffic Grapher, Public Key Infrastructure, Single Sign-On, Google Cloud, Data Classification, Cyberark, Microsoft Power Automate, HybridCloud, Azure Security Center, Information Technology, SolarWinds (Software), ISO/IEC 27002, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** September 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=299a54ba2c56408b ## About the Role * Eligibility & Education: Must hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or a related technical field, and possess the permanent right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship offered). * Microsoft Security & Purview Engineering: Deep technical expertise as a Lead Systems Engineer or Senior Security Architect delivering enterprise-scale Microsoft Purview implementations and Microsoft 365 security projects in client-facing environments. * Subject Matter Expert: Advanced technical mastery of Microsoft Purview and the broader Microsoft Defender/Sentinel ecosystem. * Azure & Hybrid Cloud Security: Extensive hands-on experience designing and securing cloud platforms, specifically using Azure (Azure Security Center/Defender for Cloud), alongside exposure to AWS or GCP security frameworks. * Identity & Access Management (IAM): Deep understanding of modern authentication architectures, including SSO, ADFS, LDAP integration, PKI management, and secure remote access boundaries. * Regulated Environments: Solid understanding of UK cyber security regulations, risk frameworks, and compliance auditing within financial frameworks. Desirable: * Ecosystem Awareness: Familiarity with cross-platform security vendors (Mimecast, Netskope, CyberArk) and network monitoring/vulnerability assessment tools (SolarWinds, PRTG, Nmap, Burp Suite). * Microsoft Certifications: Active SC-400 (Information Protection) and SC-100 (Cybersecurity Architect) credentials. Secondary certifications like SC-300 (Identity) or SC-200 (Security Operations) are highly advantageous. * Industry Certifications: Independent frameworks certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or ITIL foundations. ## Description * Purview Architecture: Design and deploy end-to-end Microsoft Purview suites (Sensitivity Labels, Automated Data Classification, Records Management). * Data Loss Prevention: Build and enforce comprehensive DLP and Insider Risk Management policies across cloud, endpoint, web, and email environments. * AI & Copilot Governance: Lead client workshops to assess data leakage risks and establish governance frameworks for safe Microsoft Copilot adoption. * Compliance Frameworks: Map and align Microsoft SCI configurations to meet GDPR, DPA 2018, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials Plus, NIST, and ISO 27002 regulatory standards. * Security Integration: Manage boundaries and alerts between the Microsoft E5 stack and ecosystem tools (e.g., Netskope, Mimecast, CyberArk, Entra ID). * Consulting Delivery: Lead technical discovery sessions, capture requirements, and deliver production-ready high-quality technical blueprints. ## Related Videos - [ The attacker's footprint](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/375-the-attacker-s-footprint) - [How to Cause (or Prevent) a Massive Data Breach- Secure Coding and IDOR](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/39-how-to-cause-or-prevent-a-massive-data-breach-secure-coding-and-idor) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [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) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) ## 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) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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