Job Title: Microsoft Purview Engineer (Data Governance & Compliance)
Duration: 06+ Months Contract (Possible Extensions)
Location: Montreal, QC
Work Model: Hybrid (3 days/week onsite)
Job Description:
· Responsible for implementing, configuring, and managing Microsoft Purview to enable enterprise-wide data governance, data discovery, classification, compliance, and risk management across Microsoft 365, Azure, and hybrid data sources.
Key Responsibilities:
Data Governance & Catalog
· Implement Microsoft Purview Data Catalog for structured and unstructured data.
· Configure scans for Azure, on-prem, and SaaS data sources.
· Build and maintain business glossary, metadata management, and lineage.
· Enable data discovery and self-service analytics across the organization.
Information Protection & Compliance
· Configure and manage Sensitivity Labels (MIP).
· Implement Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies across M365 workloads.
· Support Insider Risk Management, eDiscovery (Standard/Premium), and Audit.
· Assist with regulatory compliance (GDPR, HIPAA, ISO, SOX, etc.).
Security & Risk Management
· Configure Communication Compliance and Information Governance.
· Monitor compliance posture using Purview Compliance Portal.
· Collaborate with Security & Legal teams on investigations and holds.
Integration & Automation
· Integrate Purview with Azure AD, Defender, Sentinel, and Power Platform.
· Automate scans, labeling, and reports using PowerShell and Graph API.
· Support hybrid environments and third-party integrations.
Operations & Reporting
· Monitor scan health, classification accuracy, and policy enforcement.
· Generate compliance and governance reports for stakeholders.
· Document governance processes, standards, and best practices.
· Provide L2/L3 support and mentorship.
Required Skills & Experience
Technical Skills
· Microsoft Purview (Data Governance & Compliance)
· Microsoft 365 (Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams)
· Sensitivity Labels & DLP
· Azure Data Services (ADLS, SQL, Synapse)
· PowerShell scripting
· Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Governance & Compliance Knowledge
· Data classification frameworks
· Regulatory standards (GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001)
· Records Management & Retention policies
Preferred Qualifications
· Microsoft Certifications:
o SC-400 (Information Protection & Compliance)
o SC-300 / SC-100 (Identity & Security Architect)
· Experience with Purview Unified Catalog.
· Knowledge of Defender XDR and Sentinel SIEM.
· Experience in large, regulated enterprises.
Soft Skills
· Strong stakeholder communication.
· Analytical and investigation mindset.
· Documentation and presentation skills.
Ability to translate regulatory needs into technical controls.
Pay: $55.00-$60.00 per hour
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Montréal, QC
