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Technology Consulting – Senior Consultant – Microsoft Purview

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About Global Delivery Services

Global Delivery Services refers to EY's worldwide network of service delivery centers. The GDS team plays an important role in EY’s strategy by ensuring effective support to EY’s growth agenda.

Our journey started in 2002 with approximately 200 people. Today we stand at 80,000+ professionals in ten locations around the world. We operate in Argentina, China, Hungary, India, Philippines, Poland, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Spain and the United Kingdom.

Client service is focused on providing Consulting, Assurance, Tax, Strategy & Transactions, and Knowledge support to our clients around the world. The teams enable account teams worldwide to provide seamless, high-quality, value-added support, helping deliver exceptional client service.

Enablement Services provides cost-effective, high-skilled, and innovative services to support EY’s global and local enablement teams. Markets, BMC, AWS, Finance and Accounting, Risk Management, Procurement, People Shared Services, IT Service Delivery and IT Global Infrastructure services, are among the services offered by Enablement Services.

Our innovation specialists serve the GDS Client Service and Enablement Services teams, along with Service Lines, Core Business Services and Sectors. The team brings the desired environment, technologies and skilled teams together for facilitation, rapid prototyping and innovative thinking. The competencies offered include analytics, digital, user experience, mobile technology, infrastructure, Microsoft technologies and open innovation.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Security Consultant – Microsoft Purview to design, implement, and support enterprise data protection and compliance solutions. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in Microsoft Purview Data Security services, including Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Data Classification and Sensitivity Labeling, Insider Risk Management, and Data Lifecycle Management . The consultant will work closely with business stakeholders, compliance teams, and technical teams to protect sensitive information, reduce insider risks, and ensure regulatory compliance across the organization's data estate.

Your Key Responsibilities

Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Design, implement, and optimize Microsoft Purview DLP policies across Microsoft 365 services, endpoints, and supported third-party repositories.
Define detection logic using Sensitive Information Types (SITs), trainable classifiers, custom classifiers, and EDM.
Monitor DLP incidents and provide recommendations for policy tuning and risk reduction.
Support deployment of Endpoint DLP controls for data exfiltration prevention.

Data Classification & Labeling

Develop enterprise data classification frameworks aligned with business and regulatory requirements.
Configure and manage Sensitivity Labels, Label Policies, Auto-labeling, and Mandatory Labeling strategies.
Perform data discovery and classification workshops with business stakeholders.
Support protection technologies including encryption, content markings, and access controls.

Insider Risk Management

Configure and manage Insider Risk Management policies and analytics.
Investigate insider risk alerts and collaborate with security, legal, compliance, and HR teams during investigations.
Develop insider risk use cases focused on data theft, data leakage, security policy violations, and privilege misuse.
Produce risk reports and executive dashboards.

Data Lifecycle Management

Implement retention labels, retention policies, disposition reviews, and records management controls.
Support regulatory and compliance requirements through information governance processes.
Assist in defining data retention schedules and defensible data disposal strategies.
Collaborate with stakeholders to automate lifecycle management processes.

Consulting & Delivery

Conduct workshops, assessments, and requirement-gathering sessions.
Develop solution designs, implementation plans, and governance frameworks.
Support Proof of Concepts (PoCs), pilot deployments, and production rollouts.
Create technical documentation, operational runbooks, and knowledge-transfer materials.
Provide troubleshooting support and operational guidance for Purview solutions.
Stay current with Microsoft Purview roadmap, emerging data protection trends, and compliance requirements.

Skills and attributes for success

Technical Skills

Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview Data Security and Compliance solutions.
Expertise in:
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
- Sensitivity Labels and Information Protection
- Data Classification and Governance
- Insider Risk Management
- Data Lifecycle Management (desirable)
- Records Management (desirable)
- Communication Compliance (desirable)
- eDiscovery (desirable)
Experience with Microsoft 365 Compliance Centre and Microsoft Purview Portal.
Understanding of regulatory frameworks such as GDPR, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, ISO 27001, NIST, and data privacy requirements.
Familiarity with Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps, Microsoft Defender XDR, and Microsoft Security ecosystem integrations.
Knowledge of cloud security and Microsoft 365 architecture.

Professional Attributes

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.
Ability to translate business requirements into security controls and governance policies.
Strong documentation and presentation skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Consulting mindset with client-facing experience.
Strong collaboration and teamwork capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in information security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline.
3-5+ years of experience in data protection, information security, compliance, or Microsoft 365 security technologies.
Relevant certifications preferred:
- Microsoft Certified: Information Protection Administrator (SC-400)
- Microsoft Certified: Security Administrator Associate (MS-500)
- Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900)
- Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100)

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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People and Culture: In our dynamic workplace, diversity, equity, and inclusiveness are ingrained in our culture. We're united by a commitment to create an environment where every individual's differences are valued, practices are equitable, fostering a sense of belonging. Our shared values include integrity, respect, teaming, inclusiveness, energy, enthusiasm, courage to lead, and building relationships based on doing the right thing.

Benefits : Embark on a transformative career journey with us and indulge in a suite of premium benefits, encompassing exclusive health and wellness packages, enticing rewards, and cutting-edge learning opportunities that empower you to continually grow and excel in your professional and personal development.

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