Business Analyst Data Discovery Purview
Experis UK
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Job Description
About the Role: Business Analyst Data Discovery Purview
Experis UK is seeking an immediately available and highly capable Contract Business Analyst with deep experience in data discovery, Microsoft Purview, and data/information security initiatives. You will join a fast-paced project team driving a full data discovery programme across several critical business areas.
This Business Analyst Data Discovery Purview role suits someone who thrives in complex environments, can quickly understand data landscapes, and is confident mapping processes, identifying risks, and shaping actionable plans. This position is outside IR35 and operates on a hybrid model.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support end-to-end data discovery activities across multiple business domains.
- Work closely with technical and business stakeholders to understand data flows, storage locations, and security requirements.
- Map current-state processes and data journeys, identifying gaps, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
- Contribute to the migration and standardisation of data across systems and platforms.
- Provide clear documentation, insights, and recommendations to support decision-making.
- Work at pace within a small project team, ensuring milestones are met and deliverables are high quality.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Strong, hands-on data discovery experience in complex organisations.
- Proven experience with Microsoft Purview (data classification, governance, lineage, etc.).
- Background in Data Security / Information Security / Cyber Security projects.
- Ability to work autonomously in a small, focused project team.
- Experience delivering within a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrable experience mapping processes and data flows end-to-end.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to translate technical findings into business-friendly insights.
- DLP (Data Loss Prevention)
- AIP (Azure Information Protection)
- Experience supporting or preparing for data migration programmes.
- Understanding of cloud-based collaboration platforms (OneDrive, SharePoint).
Key skills/competency
- Data Discovery
- Microsoft Purview
- Data Security
- Information Security
- Cyber Security
- Process Mapping
- Risk Identification
- Data Governance
- DLP
- AIP
How to Get Hired at Experis UK
- Research Experis UK's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor. Understand their client focus and project-based work.
- Tailor your resume for data security expertise: Emphasize hands-on experience in data discovery, Microsoft Purview, and information security projects. Highlight specific achievements in risk identification and process mapping.
- Showcase your Purview mastery: Provide concrete examples of how you've used Microsoft Purview for data classification, governance, and lineage. Be ready to discuss specific features and challenges.
- Prepare for a technical and behavioral assessment: Expect questions on data security principles, data flow mapping, and your ability to work autonomously in fast-paced contract environments. Demonstrate strong communication skills.
- Highlight contract readiness: Stress your immediate availability and experience in delivering high-quality results within tight project deadlines, essential for Experis UK's client engagements.
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