Overview
The Microsoft Purview Specialist will engage in a hands-on contract role focused on implementing and configuring Microsoft Purview as part of a Data Governance program. Collaborating with data owners and stakeholders, the contractor will establish governance processes, enhance data quality, and integrate Purview with Microsoft Fabric and Power BI assets, contributing to improved visibility and management of data assets within the organization.
Responsibilities
- Configure and implement Microsoft Purview governance capabilities.
- Design collections, domains, access controls, roles, and permissions.
- Integrate Purview with Microsoft Fabric and Power BI assets.
- Facilitate workshops with data owners and stakeholders to establish governance processes.
- Implement data quality rules, monitoring, and reporting.
- Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities and resolve defects.
- Produce documentation, administration guides, and knowledge transfer materials.
Requirements
- Proven hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview, including Data Map, Unified Catalog, and Scanning & Discovery.
- Experience integrating Purview with Microsoft Fabric and Power BI.
- Strong understanding of data governance and data quality frameworks.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID, service principals, managed identities, and least-privilege access models.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and workshop facilitation skills.
- Strong documentation and knowledge transfer experience.
- Desirable: Experience in regulated environments like Housing or Public Sector; knowledge of GDPR and Microsoft Information Protection.