Microsoft Purview Technical Analyst

About the Data Trust Capability at Capgemini

You will join the Data Trust Capability within Capgemini’s Insights and Data (I&D) business unit. Insights and Data is a global business unit covering Enterprise Data Management, Cloud Platforms, Enterprise Content Management, and AI & Analytics. Our team is one of the largest and most successful Data Management teams in the UK, delivering innovative Data Management and Governance thought leadership to our clients. We provide services in Information Strategy, Data Governance, Master Data Management, Data Architecture, Data Migration, and Lifecycle Management, helping clients build enterprise-class data platforms to advance their data and insights journey. We primarily work with leading software vendors like SAP, Informatica, IBM, Oracle, and others, with our team acting as Consultants, prioritizing client requirements and industry best practices in delivery.

The Focus of Your Role: Microsoft Purview Technical Analyst

As a Microsoft Purview Technical Analyst, you will support the implementation, configuration, monitoring, and optimization of Microsoft Purview solutions. Your responsibilities will span data governance, information protection, data loss prevention, eDiscovery, and compliance capabilities. This role emphasizes operational excellence, technical execution, and ensuring consistent enforcement of organizational policies through Purview tooling.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Configure and maintain Microsoft Purview features, including Information Protection (sensitivity labels, auto-labelling), Data Loss Prevention (M365, Endpoint, Cloud Apps), Data Governance (catalogue, scanning, classification), Records Management (retention labels & policies), Insider Risk Management, and eDiscovery (Standard & Premium).
• Manage scanning rules, data connectors, metadata sources, and catalog assets.
• Support integration with M365, Azure, Power Platform, and on-premises data sources.
• Monitor Purview alerts, DLP incidents, policy matches, and governance activity logs.
• Perform investigations of policy violations, insider risk alerts, and data protection events.
• Track and escalate issues to engineering or architecture teams as required.
• Maintain audit trails, compliance dashboards, and monthly reporting.
• Assist with maintaining data classification schemas, taxonomy, and metadata models.
• Support data owners and stewards in cataloguing and tagging data assets.
• Run data scans, quality checks, and lineage validation tasks.
• Produce and maintain operational runbooks, configuration documentation, and governance processes.
• Create user guides for end users, compliance officers, and IT support teams.
• Document incident response processes related to Purview alerts.
• Work closely with Compliance, Security, Data Governance, and IT teams to implement policies into Purview.
• Support end users by troubleshooting classification, labelling, and access issues.
• Provide training sessions and knowledge transfer on Purview features.
• Identify gaps in data governance and compliance processes and recommend improvements.
• Contribute to the wider community through blogs, articles, and social media.

What You Will Bring

As a Technical Purview Analyst, you will possess 7 years of experience in data governance, security, compliance, or Microsoft 365 administration. You will have hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview or related compliance/security platforms, with exposure to operational support, incident management, or compliance monitoring.

Experience:

• Microsoft Purview Information Protection - labels, policies, auto-labelling, encryption
• Data Loss Prevention - endpoint, SharePoint/OneDrive/Teams, Exchange, cloud apps
• Purview Data Governance - cataloguing, scanning, metadata management
• Records Management & Retention Labelling
• eDiscovery workflows and case management
• Defender for Cloud Apps
• Wider integration with SharePoint, OneDrive, Exchange, Azure Storage, SQL, Synapse, Data Factory, and Power BI
• Understanding of classification, metadata, and governance principles
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 security & compliance capabilities
• Basic understanding of Azure Active Directory / Entra ID identity and access concepts
• Familiarity with ITSM/incident management processes
• Understanding of regulatory compliance basics
• Understanding of how compliance and data protection teams use Purview outputs
• Familiarity with data sensitivity models and their mapping to business processes
• Knowledge of governance best practices, including cataloguing and lineage use cases

Skills & Competencies:

• Ability to configure and manage Purview policies and scanning tools
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Familiarity with KQL, PowerShell, or Microsoft Graph
• Ability to interpret logs, alerts, and governance reporting
• Strong documentation and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Good organizational and time management abilities

Certifications (Desirable):

• SC 400: Microsoft Information Protection Administrator
• MS 500: M365 Security Administrator
• AZ 900 or SC 900 (fundamentals)
• ITIL Foundation (for operational roles)

Additional Info: Security Clearance

To be successfully appointed to this role, you must be eligible to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance. This requires continuous residence within the United Kingdom for the last 5 years, along with other criteria. You may be asked about your citizenship and nationality during the recruitment process. Some posts are restricted to sole UK Nationals for security reasons.

Hybrid Working

This role operates on a hybrid-first model, blending work from company offices, client sites, and home. You will be unable to work from home 100% of the time. You must be fully flexible in terms of assignment location, as roles may involve periods of time away from home at short notice. Pre-employment checks will include identity, nationality, employment history, and a criminal record check.

What We Will Offer You

We encourage a positive work-life balance through our hybrid-first approach and flexible working arrangements. You will have opportunities to explore, innovate, and progress, benefiting from Capgemini’s ‘learning for life’ mindset with access to numerous training and development opportunities, including external certifications from AWS, Microsoft, Harvard Manage Mentor, and cybersecurity qualifications.

Why We Are Different

At Capgemini, we help organizations become more agile, competitive, and successful by providing smart, tailored, and ground-breaking technical solutions. Our collaborative and forward-thinking culture drives us to get under the skin of businesses and achieve their goals. We are proud of our nearly 130 nationalities and cultural diversity, valuing diversity of thought, which includes social background, life and work experiences, communication styles, and personality.

About Capgemini: What You'll Love About Working Here

Join a fantastic team of bright, ambitious individuals who are passionate about delivering the latest tech to clients in production and making a meaningful difference across public and private sectors. Our impact is tangible as we innovate, deploy, and see our work come to life. We are a group of true tech enthusiasts who push boundaries, experiment freely, and explore what comes next. We are looking for innovators with curiosity, drive, and a self-starting spirit.

Need to Know: Recognition and Culture

Capgemini has received the “Glassdoor Best Places to Work UK” accolade for two consecutive years. We are committed to Diversity & Inclusion, building environments where you can be your whole self. We promote positive work-life balance and embed hybrid working as the norm. Employee wellbeing is a priority, supported by trained ‘Mental Health Champions’ and wellbeing apps. We focus on using tech for positive social impact, reducing our carbon footprint, and improving digital access. Capgemini has been recognized as one of the world’s most ethical companies for ten consecutive years by the Ethisphere Institute.

Remuneration Package

We offer a remuneration package including flexible benefits options tailored to your personal circumstances and a variable element based on grade, company, and personal performance.

Key skills/competency

• Microsoft Purview
• Data Governance
• Information Protection
• Data Loss Prevention
• eDiscovery
• Compliance
• Microsoft 365
• Technical Analysis
• Metadata Management
• Security