Sr Microsoft Purview Specialist
Paramount · Coimbatore · onsite · Posted 65d ago
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About this role
Experience Required: 5+ Years (Information Protection Data Governance)
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Microsoft Purview Specialist to join our internal Information Security / IT team. This role owns the design, implementation, and ongoing management of our data protection and compliance posture using Microsoft Purview - with deep expertise in Information Protection (MIP), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), and Information Rights Management (IRM), along with working knowledge of the broader Purview suite.
Key Responsibilities
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- Own the end-to-end lifecycle of our Microsoft Purview environment - configuration, policy tuning, monitoring, and continuous improvement
- Design and maintain sensitivity label taxonomies, auto-labeling policies, and MIP configurations aligned to internal data classification standards
- Build, monitor, and refine DLP policies across Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, and endpoints (Windows/macOS) to prevent data leakage
- Manage IRM/RMS templates and encryption policies to protect sensitive content in motion and at rest
- Administer related Purview capabilities as needed: Data Lifecycle Management (retention/deletion), Records Management, Insider Risk Management, Communication Compliance, eDiscovery, and Audit
- Maintain and refine sensitive information types (SITs) and trainable classifiers based on evolving business data
- Investigate and respond to DLP/insider risk alerts, tuning policies to reduce false positives/negatives
- Ensure Purview configurations align with internal compliance obligations (e.g., UAE PDPL, GDPR, ISO 27001, industry-specific regulations)
- Maintain internal documentation: policy matrices, configuration standards, and operational runbooks
- Collaborate with IT, legal, and compliance teams to align data protection controls with business and regulatory requirements
- Provide guidance and training to internal stakeholders on data classification and handling policies
- Liaise with Microsoft support and external partners/vendors when required for escalations or advisory support
Required Skills Experience
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- 5+ years of experience in Microsoft security/compliance, with a strong focus on Microsoft Purview
- Deep, hands-on expertise in:
- MIP - sensitivity labels, label policies, auto-labeling, encryption
- DLP - policy design across workloads and endpoints, exact data match, document fingerprinting
- IRM - RMS templates, super user configuration, protection tracking
- Working knowledge of other Purview components: Data Lifecycle Management, Records Management, Insider Risk Management, Communication Compliance, eDiscovery (Standard/Premium), Compliance Manager, Audit
- Solid understanding of Microsoft 365 architecture (Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive)
- Familiarity with PowerShell for Purview/Security Compliance administration
- Understanding of data classification frameworks and applicable regional compliance regulations
- Relevant certifications preferred (e.g., SC-400, SC-401, SC-100)
Nice to Have
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- Exposure to Microsoft Defender suite and Entra ID (conditional access, PIM)
- Experience integrating Purview with third-party DLP/CASB tools
- Prior experience working with external Microsoft partners/system integrators on Purview deployments
Disclaimer: This job posting & Location has been aggregated from external source. Role details, content, and availability are subject to change. Applicants are advised to confirm the latest information directly on the company website before applying.
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Mac OsWindowsHP data protectorIso 27001MonitoringRisk ManagementInformation SecurityoperationsMicrosoftPowershell
About Paramount
Paramount
IT Services & Consulting
750
employees
Vadodara, Gujarat
India
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Paramount, the regional leader in cybersecurity, enables customers to protect their critical Information Assets and Infrastructure through a prudent combination of People, Process, and Technology.
Founded in 1992, transformed into an Internet Security Solutions Provider in 1999, reconfigured in 2007 through a Management Buy-Out (the first MBO of an IT Company in Dubai Internet City) and being reinvented in 2015 to morph into a trusted cybersecurity solutions provider, Paramount always remains a work in progress. Building quality into the very fabric of the business has made excellence a way of life at Paramount. The company started as early as 2001 at the ISO level and graduated through the EFQM framework by introducing and sustaining a culture of continuous learning, quality and focus on individual value-add inside and outside the organization.
Founded in 1992, transformed into an Internet Security Solutions Provider in 1999, reconfigured in 2007 through a Management Buy-Out (the first MBO of an IT Company in Dubai Internet City) and being reinvented in 2015 to morph into a trusted cybersecurity solutions provider, Paramount always remains a work in progress. Building quality into the very fabric of the business has made excellence a way of life at Paramount. The company started as early as 2001 at the ISO level and graduated through the EFQM framework by introducing and sustaining a culture of continuous learning, quality and focus on individual value-add inside and outside the organization.
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