CEI · 1 day ago
Microsoft Purview Administrator
Richmond, VA
Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
$45/hr - $52/hr
4+ years expCEI is a trusted technology partner delivering solutions to help customers transform their business. They are seeking a Microsoft Purview DLP Administrator to manage and enforce data loss prevention policies across the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, ensuring compliance and protecting sensitive data.
ConsultingInformation ServicesInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain DLP policies in the Microsoft Purview Compliance Portal
Configure sensitivity labels, label policies, and sensitive information types (SITs)
Manage DLP controls across Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Teams, endpoints, and third-party integrations
Continuously refine policies based on business needs, false positives, and compliance requirements
Monitor DLP alerts, policy matches, and incident dashboards
Perform triage, root cause analysis, and categorization of DLP violations
Work with users and departments to resolve incidents and educate them on data handling practices
Escalate high-severity incidents to Security or Compliance teams
Maintain documentation for incidents, actions taken, and remediation steps
Generate operational and compliance reports on data leakage trends and incidents
Provide weekly and monthly dashboards to management and compliance stakeholders
Analyze DLP data to identify risky behavior patterns and improvement opportunities
Ensure DLP policies align with regulations such as NERC, FERC, SOX, and GDPR
Support audits and regulatory assessments in collaboration with Governance and Risk teams
Maintain policy change logs and compliance documentation
Educate employees on safe data handling practices and DLP policies
Create user-friendly guidance documents, internal knowledge base articles, and SOPs
Conduct training sessions and awareness campaigns when new policies are deployed
Manage DLP across Microsoft 365 workloads and supported endpoints, including Windows and macOS
Integrate DLP with cloud applications via Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps (MCAS) when applicable
Align DLP rules with Conditional Access and Zero Trust policies in partnership with identity teams
Review false positives and negatives and fine-tune DLP policies
Develop PowerShell automation scripts for reporting and bulk configuration tasks
Participate in security operations reviews and provide improvement recommendations
Track new Microsoft Purview features and implement updates as needed
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 4+ years of directly related experience working as an Enterprise Administrator or in a similarly titled role
Strong experience with Microsoft Purview (Security & Compliance Center)
Deep knowledge of DLP policies, sensitivity labels, and retention policies
Understanding of Microsoft 365 services including Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, and other endpoints
PowerShell scripting for automation and reporting
Basic experience with CyberArk, SIEM, Microsoft 365 audit logs, and monitoring tools
Excellent incident management and analytical skills
Strong communication skills with the ability to educate end users
Ability to work cross-functionally with Security, Infrastructure, and Compliance teams
Detail-oriented with strong documentation habits
Benefits
Optional medical
Dental
Vision
401(k) match
Company
CEI
In today’s fast-evolving technology landscape, CEI empowers organizations to drive business transformation and IT modernization through innovative, AI-enabled solutions.
501-1000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Dale Gilardi
Chief Financial Officer
Christine Locklin
Vice President and Partner
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