REMOTE or HYBRID - Senior Microsoft 365 Purview and Modern Work Security Specialist to implement robust governance and security framework across M365 serv

S.i. Systems public health client is seeking a HYBRID - Senior Microsoft 365 Purview and Modern Work Security Specialist to implement robust governance and security framework across M365 services

Hybrid - onsite 2 days / week at downtown office OR maybe 100% remote - working with client to determine now

6 month contract

37.5 hours / week

MUST HAVE SKILLS:

Strong experience with Microsoft Purview compliance solutions (DLP, Information Protection, Insider Risk Management, eDiscovery).

• Proven expertise in Microsoft 365 E5 security features including Defender for Office 365 and Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD).

• Deep understanding of Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, and Teams governance and security configurations.

• Experience designing and implementing Microsoft 365 compliance and security policies in a regulated environment.

JOB DUTIES:

1. Lead the implementation and governance of Microsoft Purview solutions across Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, and Teams.

2. Design and enforce data loss prevention (DLP), information protection, and retention policies using Microsoft Purview.

3. Configure and manage Microsoft Defender for Office 365, Defender for Endpoint, and other E5 security features.

4. Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to define governance frameworks, compliance requirements, and secure collaboration strategies.

5. Conduct risk assessments and gap analyses to identify and mitigate security and compliance risks.

6. Provide operational support and incident response for Microsoft 365 security and compliance issues.

7. Develop and maintain documentation, governance playbooks, and training materials for end users and administrators.

8. Support continuous improvement by contributing to metrics, reporting, and knowledge sharing across teams.

9. Stay current with Microsoft 365 roadmap updates and recommend enhancements aligned with digital strategy.

DELIVERABLES:

1. Implementation of a robust governance and security framework across Microsoft 365 services, including policies, roles, and monitoring tools.

2. Training programs and adoption strategies to ensure high compliance and security best practice uptake by users and administrators.

3. Deployment of data loss prevention (DLP) and compliance solutions to reduce risk and support regulatory requirements.

4. Rollout of secure digital collaboration tools (e.g., Teams, SharePoint)