Senior Lead Microsoft Purview Consultant
- Data Privacy
- Hybrid Remote
- Permanent
One of the most exciting prospects in the UK cyber security sector today, Bridewell is a leading cyber security services company specialising in protecting and transforming critical business functions for some of the world’s most trusted organisations. We are the trusted partner for operators of essential services and provide end-to-end cyber security capabilities that help our clients overcome their security challenges, allowing them to operate safely and securely.
Bridewell holds the gold level, Investors in People award which we feel solidifies and reflects on the outstanding calibre that makes us truly one team.
Who we are looking for:
A passionate technology focused individual, with an honest and empathic approach to customer conversations. You will have hands on experience with a variety of technologies in data loss prevention and a keen interest in emerging security technologies. You will be excited to join a growing team of consultants focused on helping our customers achieve their goals with modern leading-edge technologies in a cloud-first world.
What you’ll be doing:
You’ll be working across a variety of clients in a range of industries, whilst also collaborating closely with internal teams across Bridewell. Your core focus will be leading the delivery of Microsoft Purview solutions - helping clients navigate complex data governance, compliance, and risk management requirements.
From auditing and optimising existing deployments to designing and implementing scalable compliance architectures, you will provide strategic and technical oversight across projects, acting as both a trusted advisor and hands-on lead. You’ll support the development of team capability and Bridewell’s service offerings within Microsoft Purview.
Specific tasks may include:
- Daily management activities, or supporting daily management activities, for a team of Senior Consultants, Consultants and Junior Consultants.
- Evaluating, recommending and implementing Microsoft Purview technologies to support data classification, protection, retention, and compliance across Microsoft 365 and Azure.
- Designing and deploying Purview features such as eDiscovery, Information Protection, Data Loss Prevention, Communication Compliance and Information Barriers.
- Advising on and implementing best practices for Insider Risk Management and regulatory compliance using Purview's advanced tools.
- Supporting integration of Purview with Microsoft Entra ID, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams and OneDrive.
- Assessing and reviewing customer cloud security posture across multiple solutions and technologies.
- Creating and maintaining technical project documentations such as technical configuration documents or low-level designs.
- Liaise with customers, stakeholders, and team members to ensure alignment of security strategies with business goals.
- Presenting findings and recommendations to customer technical teams and technical decision makers.
- Supporting the wider team in Bridewell, including our Managed Security Services team with customer-facing and internal tasks.
You need to have all the following:
- A people-first approach to team management.
- Demonstrable experience with Microsoft Purview across core compliance areas, including:
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
- Information Protection (Sensitivity Labels, encryption, etc.)
- Insider Risk Management
- eDiscovery & Communication Compliance
- Data Lifecycle Management & Records Management
- Information Barriers
- Demonstrable experience with Azure and Microsoft cloud services.
- A passion for problem-solving, collaborative team working, and an excitement for creating innovative solutions.
- Experience delivering customer facing presentations to technical senior stakeholders.
- Excellent time management skills, with the ability to managing multiple deadlines and priorities at any given time.
- Demonstratable experience with a selection of Microsoft Security products from the following list, and knowledge of the rest:
- Microsoft Entra (Identity, Identity Protection, Identity Governance, Internet Access, Private Access)
- Microsoft 365 Defender (Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Office 365, Defender for Identity, Defender for Cloud Apps)
- Microsoft Defender for Cloud
- Microsoft Sentinel
- Microsoft Copilot for Security
- Microsoft Intune
- Experience delivering security in AWS and/or GCP environments.
- Knowledge of scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python or BASH.
- Knowledge of industry frameworks and benchmarks, such as CIS and MITRE.
- Experience working in a Security Operations Centre.
- Industry recognised certifications (Microsoft, SANS, ISC2 etc.)
- An innate ability to simplify complex topics into natural human language and create understanding for non-technical teams.
- Experience managing teams within a consulting organisation
Our vision is to create a safe, inclusive digital world where people and organisations can thrive. Our values of Do the Right Thing, One Team and Above and Beyond emphasises the importance of the part we play in society, and our commitment to our people and clients. Our story to-date has been phenomenal, but success doesn’t end here and as we continue to grow and scale, we want to keep the same culture, passion and commitment to high quality that has enabled us to get this far. Bridewell will provide a great career opportunity with continual development as well as the following:
- 25 Days Holiday - Plus buy and sell options
- Flexible Working (around core office hours)
- Performance Incentive Bonus
- Company Pension
- Employee Shareholder Scheme
- Personal Day & Birthday Off - After 1 year of service
- Family Leave – After 1 year of service
- Enhanced Maternity based on length of service
- Dedicated Training Budget
- Life Assurance
- Electric Vehicle Scheme & Cycle to Work Scheme
- Private Healthcare (incl. Gym discounts and vison care)
Note: To be eligible for this job you must either hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible and willing to go through this security clearance
Bridewell values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process please let us know.
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Bridewell will provide a great career opportunity with continual development as well as the following a variety of benefits.
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We provide a broad range of benefits to ensure our employees can access the health and wellbeing services they need. We do not have a performative work culture – if you are sick we will strongly encourage you to take time off.
In addition to your annual leave, we provide a number of additional days off for health, community and family reasons. You will also gain additional days off the longer you work at Bridewell.
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