Microsoft Purview Enterprise Architect / SME

Alpha Omega • Arlington, VA

22h • $117,000 - $170,000 • Remote

About The Position

Alpha Omega is seeking a highly skilled Microsoft Purview Enterprise Architect and Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead the design, implementation, and adoption of Microsoft Purview across our organization. This is a hands-on advisory and delivery role requiring deep technical expertise and the ability to translate compliance and governance requirements into scalable, production-grade solutions. The right candidate has implemented Purview in large enterprise environments, building governance programs that span data classification, information protection, records management, eDiscovery, insider risk, and audit. They can guide our team from architecture through training and ongoing operations.

Requirements

• BA/BS in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview (formerly Microsoft 365 Compliance Center) and/or Microsoft Information Protection
• Demonstrated experience implementing Purview at enterprise scale (10,000+ users or equivalent complexity)
• Deep working knowledge of Purview modules, with production deployment experience: Information Protection (sensitivity labels, MPIP SDK, auto-labeling), Data Loss Prevention (DLP policies, endpoint DLP, cloud app policies), Data Lifecycle Management & Records Management (retention, disposition), eDiscovery (Standard and Premium, Advanced workflows), Insider Risk Management, Communication Compliance, Audit (Standard and Premium, Graph API integration), Purview Data Map / Data Catalog (Azure Purview)
• Proficiency with PowerShell for compliance administration (Security & Compliance Center cmdlets, Exchange Online cmdlets, Search-UnifiedAuditLog)
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Graph API for Purview-related workloads
• Strong understanding of Microsoft 365 identity and access (Azure AD / Entra ID, conditional access, RBAC for compliance roles)
• Experience working in regulated industries (government, financial services, healthcare, legal) with real compliance requirements.
• PL‑900 (required prior to start date).

Nice To Haves

• Experience deploying Purview in GCC, GCC High, or DoD environments
• Familiarity with Azure Information Protection (AIP) classic client migration and AIP unified labeling
• Experience integrating Purview with SharePoint, Teams, and Exchange in hybrid or on-premises configurations
• Background in legal operations or records management program design
• Familiarity with NIST SP 800-171, CMMC 2.0, FedRAMP Moderate/High control requirements
• Experience using Logic Apps, Power Automate, or Azure Functions to extend Purview workflows (e.g., disposition review automation, alert routing)
• Prior consulting, advisory, or professional services experience in a client-facing capacity
• Certifications (preferred) – Microsoft Certified: Information Protection and Compliance Administrator Associate (SC-400), Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200), Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500), Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert (MS-102)

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design and deployment of Microsoft Purview across enterprise Microsoft 365 and Azure environments
• Architect sensitivity label taxonomies, label policies, and auto-labeling strategies across Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, and Microsoft 365 Apps
• Design and implement data loss prevention (DLP) policies across workloads including Endpoint DLP, M365 services, and cloud app integrations
• Configure and manage Microsoft Purview Information Protection (MPIP) at scale, including label inheritance, label persistence, and co-authoring support
• Implement Purview Data Lifecycle Management and Records Management, including retention labels, retention policies, event-based retention, and disposition workflows
• Deploy and tune Insider Risk Management policies, including policy templates, indicators, and alert triage workflows
• Configure Communication Compliance policies aligned to regulatory and HR requirements
• Stand up and maintain eDiscovery (Standard and Premium) workflows including holds, collections, review sets, and export
• Integrate Purview Audit (Standard and Premium) with SIEM platforms and build audit log search strategies using PowerShell and the Graph API
• Implement Purview Data Map and Data Catalog (formerly Azure Purview) for hybrid and multi-cloud data asset discovery and classification
• Serve as the primary Purview SME, advising stakeholders on Microsoft 365 compliance posture and roadmap
• Assess current-state environments and produce gap analyses, architecture decision records (ADRs), and remediation roadmaps
• Provide expert guidance on regulatory compliance requirements (FINRA, SEC, HIPAA, FedRAMP, CMMC, ITAR, etc.) as they relate to Purview configuration
• Advise on licensing strategy across Microsoft 365 E3/E5 Compliance, Purview add-ons, and Azure Purview SKUs
• Translate legal and compliance requirements into technical controls and policy configurations
• Evaluate third-party tools and integrations (e.g., Varonis, Netwrix, Saviynt) against native Purview capabilities
• Develop and deliver training programs for administrators, compliance officers, legal teams, and end users
• Create runbooks, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and reference documentation for Purview operations
• Mentor junior engineers and IT staff on Purview concepts, best practices, and day-to-day operations
• Conduct knowledge transfer sessions and workshops to build internal capability and reduce long-term dependency on external SME

Benefits

• 15 days PTO including paid parental, military, and bereavement leave
• Eleven (11) paid Federal holidays, five of which are floating holidays (as designated by the company’s holiday schedule each year)
• Health and Dental Insurance (including 100% employer paid premiums for employee coverage under the HDHP health plan)
• Life Insurance, STD/LTD term disability coverage, with employer paid premiums
• 401 (k) plan with a match that is 100% vested after you complete two years of service
• FSA/DFSA/HSA flexible benefit plans
• Annual Tuition & Professional Development Reimbursement benefit

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior