Sensitivity Labelling & Security Architecture Specialist
Location: Warwick, UK
Client: Global information technology services company that helps enterprises with digital transformation, engineering, IT consulting, and related services
Job Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled sensitivity labelling and security architecture specialist role to architect and implement a robust sensitivity labelling solution within a complex, multi‑tenant Microsoft 365 environment. This is a pivotal role that ensures secure collaboration, regulatory compliance, and enterprise‑grade data protection.
Key Responsibilities
* Architect and deploy a scalable Microsoft Purview Information Protection solution for sensitivity labelling across multi‑tenant environments.
* Design and enforce labelling policies, auto‑labelling rules, and data classification strategies aligned with business and regulatory requirements.
* Integrate Microsoft Entra ID for identity governance, access control, and conditional access policies tied to sensitivity labels.
* Manage and secure Microsoft Entra ID tenants with strong RBAC and security configurations.
* Implement Zero Trust security solutions protecting identities, devices, and data.
* Collaborate with stakeholders to define label taxonomy, hierarchy, and labelling workflows.
* Ensure seamless integration with Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, and Teams.
* Develop documentation, runbooks, and training materials to support label deployment and lifecycle management.
* Provide technical leadership on multi‑tenant security architecture, Zero Trust, and data protection.
* Conduct security assessments, gap analyses, and risk mitigation strategies related to sensitivity labelling.
* Monitor and optimize label usage, policy effectiveness, and compliance posture using Microsoft Purview and Microsoft Defender tools.
Required Skills & Experience
* Proven experience with Microsoft Purview Information Protection and Microsoft Entra ID.
* Strong understanding of Microsoft 365 security architecture and Zero Trust frameworks.
* Experience designing and implementing labelling and classification strategies in complex environments.
* Familiarity with regulatory compliance standards such as GDPR and ISO 27001.
* Excellent stakeholder engagement and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
* Strong documentation and training development capabilities.
Desirable Qualifications
* Microsoft Certified: Information Protection Administrator Associate
* Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate
* Experience in multi‑tenant or hybrid cloud environments
Mandatory Skill
Security Architecting
Experience
8–10 years
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Information Technology and Consulting
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting, Information Services, and Financial Services
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