Microsoft Purview Enterprise Architect / SME

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Job Title: Microsoft Purview Enterprise Architect / SME

Clearance Required: Public Trust – Federal Client requires US Citizenship

Work Location: Remote, Arlington, VA

Alpha Omega is seeking a highly skilled Microsoft Purview Enterprise Architect and Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead the design, implementation, and adoption of Microsoft Purview across our organization. This is a hands-on advisory and delivery role requiring deep technical expertise and the ability to translate compliance and governance requirements into scalable, production-grade solutions.

The right candidate has implemented Purview in large enterprise environments, building governance programs that span data classification, information protection, records management, eDiscovery, insider risk, and audit. They can guide our team from architecture through training and ongoing operations.

Key Responsibilities

Implementation & Architecture

• Lead end-to-end design and deployment of Microsoft Purview across enterprise Microsoft 365 and Azure environments
• Architect sensitivity label taxonomies, label policies, and auto-labeling strategies across Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, and Microsoft 365 Apps
• Design and implement data loss prevention (DLP) policies across workloads including Endpoint DLP, M365 services, and cloud app integrations
• Configure and manage Microsoft Purview Information Protection (MPIP) at scale, including label inheritance, label persistence, and co-authoring support
• Implement Purview Data Lifecycle Management and Records Management, including retention labels, retention policies, event-based retention, and disposition workflows
• Deploy and tune Insider Risk Management policies, including policy templates, indicators, and alert triage workflows
• Configure Communication Compliance policies aligned to regulatory and HR requirements
• Stand up and maintain eDiscovery (Standard and Premium) workflows including holds, collections, review sets, and export
• Integrate Purview Audit (Standard and Premium) with SIEM platforms and build audit log search strategies using PowerShell and the Graph API
• Implement Purview Data Map and Data Catalog (formerly Azure Purview) for hybrid and multi-cloud data asset discovery and classification
  
  

Consultation & Advisory

• Serve as the primary Purview SME, advising stakeholders on Microsoft 365 compliance posture and roadmap
• Assess current-state environments and produce gap analyses, architecture decision records (ADRs), and remediation roadmaps
• Provide expert guidance on regulatory compliance requirements (FINRA, SEC, HIPAA, FedRAMP, CMMC, ITAR, etc.) as they relate to Purview configuration
• Advise on licensing strategy across Microsoft 365 E3/E5 Compliance, Purview add-ons, and Azure Purview SKUs
• Translate legal and compliance requirements into technical controls and policy configurations
• Evaluate third-party tools and integrations (e.g., Varonis, Netwrix, Saviynt) against native Purview capabilities
  
  

Training & Enablement

• Develop and deliver training programs for administrators, compliance officers, legal teams, and end users
• Create runbooks, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and reference documentation for Purview operations
• Mentor junior engineers and IT staff on Purview concepts, best practices, and day-to-day operations
• Conduct knowledge transfer sessions and workshops to build internal capability and reduce long-term dependency on external SME
  
  

Education

Required Qualifications:

BA/BS in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.

Experience/Skills

• 5 years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview (formerly Microsoft 365 Compliance Center) and/or Microsoft Information Protection
• Demonstrated experience implementing Purview at enterprise scale (10,000 users or equivalent complexity)
• Deep working knowledge of Purview modules, with production deployment experience:
• Information Protection (sensitivity labels, MPIP SDK, auto-labeling)
• Data Loss Prevention (DLP policies, endpoint DLP, cloud app policies)
• Data Lifecycle Management & Records Management (retention, disposition)
• eDiscovery (Standard and Premium, Advanced workflows)
• Insider Risk Management
• Communication Compliance
• Audit (Standard and Premium, Graph API integration)
• Purview Data Map / Data Catalog (Azure Purview)
• Proficiency with PowerShell for compliance administration (Security & Compliance Center cmdlets, Exchange Online cmdlets, Search-UnifiedAuditLog)
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Graph API for Purview-related workloads
• Strong understanding of Microsoft 365 identity and access (Azure AD / Entra ID, conditional access, RBAC for compliance roles)
• Experience working in regulated industries (government, financial services, healthcare, legal) with real compliance requirements.
  
  

Certification(s)

• PL‑900 (required prior to start date).
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience deploying Purview in GCC, GCC High, or DoD environments
• Familiarity with Azure Information Protection (AIP) classic client migration and AIP unified labeling
• Experience integrating Purview with SharePoint, Teams, and Exchange in hybrid or on-premises configurations
• Background in legal operations or records management program design
• Familiarity with NIST SP 800-171, CMMC 2.0, FedRAMP Moderate/High control requirements
• Experience using Logic Apps, Power Automate, or Azure Functions to extend Purview workflows (e.g., disposition review automation, alert routing)
• Prior consulting, advisory, or professional services experience in a client-facing capacity
• Certifications (preferred) – Microsoft Certified: Information Protection and Compliance Administrator Associate (SC-400), Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200), Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500), Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert (MS-102)
  
  

Salary And Benefit Information

The likely salary range for this position is $117,000 - $170,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position and could fall outside of this range.

Application Deadline: September 15, 2026

Benefits

Joining the Alpha Omega team entitles you to participate in all retirement benefits, plans of deferred compensation, health and insurance benefits, and other such benefits as set forth in the company’s policy and benefits manuals. See below, to name a few:

• 15 days PTO including paid parental, military, and bereavement leave
• Eleven (11) paid Federal holidays, five of which are floating holidays (as designated by the company’s holiday schedule each year)
• Health and Dental Insurance (including 100% employer paid premiums for employee coverage under the HDHP health plan)
• Life Insurance, STD/LTD term disability coverage, with employer paid premiums
• 401 (k) plan with a match that is 100% vested after you complete two years of service
• FSA/DFSA/HSA flexible benefit plans
• Annual Tuition & Professional Development Reimbursement benefit
  
  

We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Company

Alpha Omega is an award-winning solutions provider dedicated to delivering mission-enabling technology and strategic solutions for our customers. Since our founding in 2016, we have grown to over 700 employees nationwide consisting of former operators, technologists, and strategists who bring decades of government and industry experience. They are united by one purpose: ensuring our nation’s continued global leadership.

We have a unified operating model providing technical capabilities and solutions for customers across two main business units:

• National Security – supporting agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Navy, Air Force, Army, and the Department of State (DOS).
• National Resilience – supporting agencies such as Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Treasury, Health & Human Services (HHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
  
  

Through strategic partnerships, intellectual property, and relentless drive for innovation, Alpha Omega is shaping the future of government technology. We are proud to be a Virginia Best Places to Work 8 times, an Inc. 5000 honoree 7 times, and a Washington Post Top Workplaces 4 times. Join us in driving transformation that secures the nation's future.

Culture And Values

Guided by our core values—Harmony, Engagement, Accountability, Resourcefulness, and Tenacity (HEART)— we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning and are committed to delivering high-impact solutions. We recognize and reward hard work.

Alpha Omega's culture is driven by our values and mission. We invest in top talent through mentorship, growth, and meaningful work. We value individuality, reward integrity, and foster a diverse, high-performing team united by purpose-at work, in service, and in the community.

Alpha Omega Integration, LLC (Alpha Omega) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.