Job Title: Microsoft Purview SpecialistLocation: RemoteDuration: Contract Job Summary:Seeking a Microsoft Purview Specialist to support data governance initiatives including data cataloging, classification, data lineage, compliance, and integration with Microsoft 365 and Azure environments. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview (Data Map, Unified Catalog, Information Protection, DSPM for AI), Azure services, and Microsoft 365 compliance tools. Key Responsibilities: Deploy and configure Microsoft Purview for data governance initiatives. Integrate Purview with Azure, M365, and on-prem/cloud sources. Customize metadata models and user interfaces. Implement data classification, protection, and lineage tracking. Design and apply sensitivity labels, auto-labeling, and encryption policies. Provide training and documentation for end-users. Generate compliance and risk dashboards using Power BI. Support adoption and migration from legacy data governance tools. Technical Skills: Microsoft Purview (Data Map, Catalog, Compliance) Azure (Data Factory, Synapse, SQL, Data Lake, Entra) Microsoft 365 Compliance Center, MIP, AIP, RBAC DLP, eDiscovery, and Identity & Access Management Power BI for data visualization Qualifications: 7–10 years of Microsoft tech experience, with 1–2 years in Purview Strong background in Azure setup and data scanning Experience in financial services or healthcare preferred Excellent communication and training skills Familiarity with data privacy regulations (GDPR, HIPAA) Preferred Certifications: Microsoft Certified: Information Protection & Compliance Admin Azure Fundamentals, Data Analyst Associate CDMP or Azure Solutions Architect Expert is a plus Job Type: Contract Pay: $50.00 - $55.00 per hour Schedule: Monday to Friday Work Location: Remote