Job
Purview SME
Job type:Contract
Town/City:London
County:London
Salary/Rate:Up to £515 per day + inside ir35
Business Sector:IT
Job ref:CDI - 153936
Post Date:February 16, 2026
Job Title: Purview SME
Rate: £515 per day inside ir35
Location: London/Hybrid (2 days at the office)
Contract: 6 months+
SC security clearance is required for this role
Job Description:
To lead, guide and advise on data governance, compliance, and information protection implementation using Microsoft Purview, within the context of Microsoft Fabric and possibly beyond.
Responsibilities:
- Design & Implementation: in the context of Microsoft Fabric, lead on the discovery, definition and implementation of Purview functionality, including but not limited to Data Catalogue, Monitoring, Lineage and Data Loss Prevention capabilities.
- Data Governance & Compliance: Define data ownership models, classification schemes, and data lifecycle/records management policies.
- Consultative Advice: Act as the technical lead, advising stakeholders on best practices for data security and regulatory compliance.
- Operational Support: Maintain documentation (LLDs, SOPs), create user guides, and train teams on using the compliance portal.
Skills:
- Deep knowledge of Microsoft Purview, M365 security technologies, and data governance frameworks.
- Hands-on experience with configuring and administering Microsoft Purview - either in Microsoft Fabric or Enterprise versions.
- Strong knowledge of data security concepts - classification, sensitivity labels, DLP, etc
- Microsoft certifications such as SC-400 (Information Protection Administrator) or SC-300 would be a bonus
- Experience in process design and service transition is desirable
- Quick learner to apply new concepts
- Ability to work in ambiguous situations
- Ability to interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders
If you are interested in this role, please feel free to submit your CV.

