Security Engineer

TEKsystems•Milwaukee, WI

1d•$40 - $55•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Microsoft Purview & O365 Security Engineer to support the rollout and enablement of Microsoft Purview and related security and compliance controls within the Microsoft 365 E5 environment. This role will act as the subject matter expert for Purview on a team with no existing Purview experience, helping to define guardrails, enable controls, and establish a roadmap for secure adoption. The product team is rolling out the platform, the team owns enablement, and this role will partner closely with multiple groups to assess the current state, identify gaps, and define where the organization needs to go.

Requirements

Microsoft Purview
Windows Defender / Microsoft Defender
Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
Office 365 / Microsoft 365
E5 licensing and capabilities
Hands-on experience securing O365 environments using Microsoft security and compliance tools
Strong understanding of DLP, sensitivity labeling, and data protection strategies
Ability to work independently, “hit the ground running,” and take ownership of a new platform
Comfortable partnering across product, enablement, and security teams
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical controls to non-experts

Nice To Haves

Splunk
Insider Risk Management
Digital Forensics
General security
Compliance frameworks knowledge (e.g., NIST)
Experience working in environments with limited existing Purview maturity

Responsibilities

Lead the assessment, configuration, and enablement of Microsoft Purview across the O365 environment
Implement and advise on DLP classification and labeling, including auto-labeling capabilities available with E5 licensing
Support and configure Purview data protection and compliance features, including chat and prompt protections
Guide O365 security controls, guardrails, and best practices to ensure secure platform adoption
Partner with the team and other stakeholders to: Assess what security and compliance controls are currently in place Identify gaps and risks Define a clear security and compliance roadmap
Serve as a hands-on Purview SME and help educate and upskill the broader team on Purview capabilities
Support Windows Defender / Microsoft Defender integrations and security posture improvements
Contribute from an insider risk and digital forensics perspective, where applicable
Conduct research and analysis to support security design decisions and future-state planning
Provide visibility and insight using tools such as Splunk (experience preferred)