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Location: Philadelphia, PA Salary: $65.00 USD Hourly - $70.00 USD Hourly Description: Our client is currently seeking a Microsoft Purview Administrator W2, contract to hire position Mostly remote, but must be located in PA, NJ, or Delaware for occasional onsite meetings in Philadelphia.

We are seeking a highly experienced Microsoft Purview Administrator to design, implement, and operationalize an enterprise-wide data governance and data protection program leveraging Microsoft Purview. This role will be responsible for assessing the current environment, defining a strategic roadmap, and leading a coordinated rollout in partnership with external vendors (e.g., OpenKyber) and internal stakeholders across cybersecurity, legal, compliance, and IT.

This individual will serve as both a technical expert and project leader , ensuring successful adoption of Purview capabilities including data classification, data lifecycle management, DLP, insider risk, and compliance solutions.

• Conduct a comprehensive current-state assessment of: Existing data governance capabilities M365 / Azure data estate (SharePoint, OneDrive, Exchange, Teams, endpoints)
• Current DLP, classification, and retention practices
• Identify gaps against regulatory and internal requirements (HIPAA, PHI handling, etc.)
• Develop a multi-phase Purview roadmap , including: Prioritized initiatives Implementation sequencing Dependencies and risk considerations
• Align roadmap with enterprise cybersecurity and data governance strategy

• Design and implement Microsoft Purview capabilities, including: Data classification and sensitivity labeling Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies across M365 and endpoints Data lifecycle management (retention labels, policies) Insider Risk and eDiscovery capabilities Information Protection and compliance policies
• Establish integration patterns with: M365 / Entra ID Endpoint and network data sources Security tooling (SIEM, SOAR, CASB, etc.)
• Define governance model, including: Roles and responsibilities Policy lifecycle management Exception handling processes

• Serve as the primary internal lead coordinating with OpenKyber and other third-party partners
• Drive joint implementation planning sessions , workshops, and deliverables Align internal stakeholders across: Cybersecurity Engineering Legal / eDiscovery Compliance & GRC IT Infrastructure / Cloud teams
• Translate technical requirements into business-aligned outcomes

• Lead the end-to-end deployment program , including: Pilot design and execution Phased rollout strategy across business units Establish success metrics and KPIs (adoption, coverage, risk reduction)
• Manage dependencies, risks, and issue remediation

• Develop and execute a comprehensive rollout strategy , including: Executive communications End-user awareness campaigns Targeted training by persona (legal, IT, end-users)
• Create operational runbooks and documentation Drive enterprise adoption and behavioral change related to data handling

• Transition Purview capabilities into steady-state operations Define and implement: Monitoring and reporting dashboards Ongoing tuning of DLP/classification policies Establish continuous improvement processes aligned to evolving risks and regulatory requirements

• 8+ years in cybersecurity, data governance, or enterprise IT
• 3-5+ years hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview / M365 Compliance
• Proven experience leading enterprise-scale implementation programs
• Strong understanding of: Data classification and DLP frameworks Regulatory requirements (HIPAA strongly preferred) M365 architecture (SharePoint, OneDrive, Exchange, Teams)
• Experience working with external vendors/consulting partners
• Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills

• Experience in healthcare or regulated industries
• Familiarity with eDiscovery, legal hold, and records management Experience integrating Purview with: SIEM / SOC operations Insider risk programs Certifications: Microsoft SC-400 (Information Protection) Microsoft SC-900 / equivalent CISSP or similar

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