Data Protection – Australia

We are seeking an experienced and technically proficient Security Consultant with excellent knowledge in Microsoft Purview to join our growing team. As a Security Consultant, you will act as a trusted advisor to our clients, leveraging your knowledge of Microsoft Purview to deliver solutions and demonstrate the value of Microsoft's data governance, compliance, and management capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in Microsoft Purview Information Protection & DLP solution design by working closely with business & information security to understand business needs and technical challenges.
• Act as subject matter expert for Microsoft Purview solutions, provide expert recommendations and target design.
• Oversee the design and delivery of Microsoft Purview implementations, ensuring that the solution is scalable, secure, and aligned with the business requirements, data governance regulations and compliance requirements of Australia.
• Design solutions using Microsoft Purview Information Protection and related technologies to address client requirements related to DLP, Data classification, compliance, Information rights management.
• Deliver technical presentations and awareness to the business leaders on Data Security and how Microsoft Purview can fulfil the requirements & stay compliant.
• Address customer questions and concerns with technical expertise, including complex integrations, security considerations, and compliance requirements.
• Produce technical documentation, solution diagrams, and presentations to effectively communicate solution design and value propositions.
• Lead or participate in internal workshops and training sessions to elevate team capabilities in Purview and related technologies.
• Stay current on industry trends, new features, and product innovations in Microsoft Purview and other related technologies and help to position the company as a thought leader in data security and compliance.

Qualifications & Skills:

• 6 to 8 years of experience in Design and deployment of Data security solutions, especially Microsoft Purview information protection, with a focus on data security, compliance, and cloud technologies.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Azure services and architecture, particularly around data security and compliance.
• Good knowledge of data governance principles, such as data discovery, classification, lineage, privacy, and retention.
• Experience with data security standards for Australia (e.g., APP, Essential 8, HIPAA etc) and how Microsoft Purview helps enforce compliance will be an added value.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Purview's integration with other solutions.
• Familiarity with cloud architecture, cloud security practices, and data integration technologies.

Soft Skills:

• Good communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to think strategically and provide innovative solutions to meet customer needs.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, collaborating effectively with presales, delivery, and engineering teams.
• Customer-focused mindset with the ability to build long-term relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Required Certifications:

• SC 401 Microsoft Certified: Information Protection Administrator or SC 100 Microsoft Cyber Security Architect.

Other Optional Certifications as a value add:

• CISSP / CCSK / CCSP / CISMSC 300 Microsoft Certified: Identity Access Administrator Associate.
• AZ 500 Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate.
• MS 500 Microsoft 365 Security Administration.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field / Anything equivalent with minimum 5+ years of IT / Cyber Security experience.