Security Architect - MS Purview

About the Role

Our client is looking for a seasoned cybersecurity professional with deep expertise in Microsoft Purview t o lead technical pre-sales and solution design for client’s customers .

You'll act as a trusted advisor, helping organizations protect their most sensitive data through Microsoft's security and compliance ecosystem — from information protection to insider risk management.

What You'll Do

Pre-Sales & Technical Leadership

• Lead technical presentations, live demonstrations, and proof-of-concept engagements that showcase the value of Microsoft Purview and broader Microsoft Security solutions.
• Collaborate with sales teams and customers to understand their security and compliance needs, and design tailored solutions that address their specific challenges.

Implementation & Delivery

• Lead end-to-end implementation of Microsoft Purview — including setup, configuration, scanning, and cataloging — across cloud and hybrid environments.
• Implement and manage Purview capabilities including Information Protection, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Data Security Posture Management (DSPM), Information Barriers, and Insider Risk Management.
• Configure sensitive information types, data classification, labeling, and data lifecycle policies aligned with organizational compliance frameworks and regulatory obligations.

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong, trusted-advisor relationships with customers, providing expert guidance on Purview best practices and data protection strategy.
• Conduct workshops, training sessions, and knowledge transfers for internal teams and external clients.
• Partner with internal teams (including Client Solutions) to support go-to-market strategy and drive successful customer outcomes.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders — including Microsoft sales specialists and executive teams — to support shared business objectives and joint growth.

Market & Strategic Insight

• Stay current on industry trends, the competitive landscape, and emerging data protection and security threats to inform solution design and strategy.
• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with strong, hands-on expertise in Microsoft Purview solutions.
• Proven experience implementing and managing Purview Information Protection, DLP, DSPM, Information Barriers, and Insider Risk Management in diverse enterprise environments.
• Experience configuring data classification, labeling, and retention/lifecycle policies against compliance frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• Strong presales instincts — comfortable leading demos, POCs, and technical conversations with both technical and executive audiences.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills; able to operate as a trusted advisor to clients and internal stakeholders alike.
• Experience delivering workshops and training to both technical teams and business stakeholders.