Lead - Microsoft Purview Engineer

Lead - Microsoft Purview Engineer

Tool : Microsoft Purview DLP, MDE, MDC Mandatory

Experience : 10 to 12 Years

Mandatory Job Title : Microsoft Purview Engineer Specialist

Location : India Bangalore

Job Type : Full-time

Role:

A Senior Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Defender for End point MDE and Microsoft Defender for Cloud MDC expert or consultant is a seasoned professional responsible for leading strategy, implementation and optimization of Purviews data governance, protection, compliance solutions, optimize endpoint and cloud security solutions across an enterprise or for clients.

• This role typically combines technical expertise with strategic, architectural planning and stakeholder collaboration Design and implement Purview solutions across Microsoft 365 and Azure environments.
• Lead data classification, metadata scanning, cataloguing and labelling efforts for structured and unstructured data.
• Implement and refine DLP policies, retention labels, record management, and data lifecycle management.
• Configure Insider Risk Management, eDiscovery, and Information Protection to align with organisational compliance goals.
• Oversee transition projects, such as migrating from legacy DLP systems to Purview.

Required Skills:

• Competencies Purview DLP Microsoft Purview
• Good work experience in Microsoft Purview implementation and support
• Deep working knowledge of Microsoft Purview
• Modules: data catalog, DLP, information protection, insider risk, eDiscovery.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft 365 and Azure security compliance stacks.
• Experience with data classification, metadata management, policy configuration and automation.
• 5+ years implementing data governance, compliance and security solutions often in enterprise environments.
• Ability to lead cross-functional efforts, influence stakeholders and drive adoption of Purview tools.
• Experience in migration or transformation projects e.g., from third-party DLP to Purview Endpoint Security Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Deploy, configure, and manage
• Microsoft Defender for Endpoint across desktops, servers, and mobile endpoints.
• Monitor endpoint alerts, investigate threats, and lead incident response activities.
• Develop and tune EDRXDR detection rules, analytic rules, and policies to reduce false positives and improve detection fidelity.
• Conduct advanced threat hunting, forensic analysis, and root cause investigation.
• Integrate endpoint telemetry with SIEMSOAR e.g., Microsoft Sentinel for enhanced visibility and automation.
• Cloud Security Microsoft Defender for Cloud Implement and manage Microsoft Defender for Cloud to assess and improve security posture of Azure and other cloud workloads.
• Configure cloud security policies, hardening recommendations, and compliance controls. Conduct cloud risk assessments, vulnerability management, and recommend risk mitigation actions.
• Collaborate with cloudDevOps teams on secure architecture practices and integration of Defender telemetry into monitoring solutions.
• Windows Management Experts Staffing Participate in cloud incident response part of broader security operations.
• Cross-Functional Operational Duties Work closely with SOC, compliance, identity Azure ADEntra, and infrastructure teams.
• Produce regular security posture reports, incident reports, and documentation SOPs, playbooks.
• Conduct threat modelling, security reviews, and improvement initiatives.
• Provide mentoring and knowledge transfer to junior security engineers and analysts.
• Stay up to date with emerging threats, MS security enhancements, and industry best practices.