Data Security Lead - Purview

Role Description

The Data Security Lead is responsible for the design, implementation, and governance of Microsoft Purview capabilities across the client environment. The role leads the definition and deployment of data classification, information protection, records management, data lifecycle management, compliance controls, and information governance policies to support client security, regulatory, and operational requirements.

The Data Security Lead works closely with security, compliance, information management, and business stakeholders to ensure Microsoft Purview capabilities are appropriately designed, configured, and integrated within the broader Microsoft 365 solution. The role is also responsible for ensuring alignment with client information governance requirements, records management obligations, and security policies.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design and implementation of Microsoft Purview capabilities.

Define data classification, sensitivity labelling, and information protection strategies.

Design retention, records management, disposition, and information lifecycle controls.

Configure and govern Microsoft Purview compliance and risk management capabilities.

Support implementation of Information Asset Management and Data Governance requirements.

Define metadata, taxonomy, and information governance approaches.

Work with security and architecture teams to align governance controls with client requirements.

Provide guidance on compliance, auditability, and records management outcomes.

Support design documentation, workshops, testing, and operational handover activities.

Key Skills

Microsoft Purview Information Protection

Microsoft Purview Data Lifecycle Management

Microsoft Purview Records Management

Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager

Sensitivity Labels and Retention Labels

Data Classification and Metadata Management

Information Governance and Records Management

Microsoft 365 Security and Compliance

Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

eDiscovery and Legal Hold

Information Asset Management

Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC)

Workshop Facilitation and Stakeholder Engagement

Solution Design and Technical Leadership

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Preferred Experience

Designing and implementing Microsoft Purview solutions within large or regulated organisations.

Information governance, records management, and compliance programs.

Australian Government information security and recordkeeping requirements.

Microsoft 365 E5 Compliance and Security capabilities.

Experience working within highly secure or regulated environments.

You must be an Australian citizen to apply; security clearance is highly regarded

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