Senior Cloud Security Consultant - Purview Expertise Job at Neudesic, an IBM Company, Houston, TX

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  • Neudesic, an IBM Company
  • Houston, TX

Job Description

About Neudesic

Passion for technology drives us, but it’s innovation that defines us . From design to development and support to management, Neudesic offers decades of experience, proven frameworks and a disciplined approach to quickly deliver reliable, quality solutions that help our customers go to market faster.

Neudesic, an IBM Company, is a trusted technology partner in business innovation, delivering impactful business results to clients through digital modernization and evolution. We specialize in providing services and solutions that drive digital transformation, leveraging our expertise in cloud, data, and AI technologies.

What sets us apart from the rest, is an amazing collection of people who live and lead with our core values. We believe that everyone should be Passionate about what they do, disciplined to the core, innovative by nature, committed to a Team and conduct themselves with Integrity. If these attributes mean something to you - we'd like to hear from you.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Senior Cloud Data Security Consultant with deep expertise in Microsoft Purview and related data protection, compliance, and governance technologies. This role will lead and support client engagements focused on implementing data discovery, classification, labeling, data loss prevention, regulatory compliance , and insider risk management capabilities in Microsoft 365 and Azure environments.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical implementation skills, client-facing consulting experience, and the ability to align cloud-native security and compliance tools with business and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver consulting engagements focused on Microsoft Purview and related M365 and Azure data protection solutions.
  • Implement data security and compliance capabilities across:
  • Microsoft Purview Information Protection (MIP) – auto/classification, labeling, sensitivity policies
  • Data Loss Prevention (DLP) – across M365 workloads, endpoints, and cloud apps
  • Microsoft Purview Data Map & Data Catalog – scanning, classification, metadata governance
  • Microsoft Purview eDiscovery, Insider Risk Management, Records Management
  • Support compliance framework assessments and control mapping (e.g., NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, HIPAA, CMMC).
  • Configure and optimize Microsoft Purview policy enforcement across SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, Exchange, and supported endpoints.
  • Collaborate with client stakeholders to design data governance models, policies, and lifecycle strategies .
  • Document and deliver runbooks, configuration guides, architecture diagrams , and client deliverables.
  • Support remediation of M365 and Azure security gaps identified during assessments or audits.

Required Skills & Experience:

  • 4–7 years of experience in data security, compliance, or information protection roles.
  • At least 2 years of hands-on experience implementing or supporting Microsoft Purview or related Microsoft Information Protection technologies.
  • Practical experience with:
  • Microsoft Purview (formerly Microsoft Compliance Center)
  • Sensitivity labels, auto-labeling policies , and DLP policy configuration
  • Information barriers, insider risk policies , and compliance score optimization
  • Data scanning and classification using Purview connectors (Azure, on-prem, M365)
  • eDiscovery (Standard & Premium) and retention/records management
  • Understanding of data lifecycle, classification schema design , and governance best practices
  • Familiarity with compliance frameworks : NIST CSF, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, CMMC
  • Strong reporting and documentation skills using tools like Excel, Power BI, or Compliance Manager

Preferred Qualifications:

Microsoft certifications (preferred):

  • SC-400: Microsoft Information Protection Administrator
  • SC-300 , MS-500 , or AZ-500 (as additional bonus)

Experience with:

  • Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps (MCAS) for cloud DLP and session controls
  • Microsoft Entra ID Conditional Access + Identity Governance
  • Microsoft Compliance Manager for assessments and templates
  • Microsoft Purview Data Map , Azure Purview (for Azure SQL, Data Lake, Blob scanning)
  • Experience working with legal, risk, data privacy, or compliance teams

Soft Skills & Consulting Attributes:

  • Strong written and verbal communication; ability to explain technical topics to business stakeholders
  • Ability to work independently across multiple clients and industries
  • Team player with collaborative mindset; ability to coordinate across IT, compliance, legal
  • Strong organizational and documentation skills; client deliverable ownership
  • Familiarity with professional services or consulting environments (billable delivery mindset)

What Success Looks Like

  • Successful rollout of Microsoft Purview-based data security capabilities
  • Improved client compliance score and measurable data protection outcomes
  • Standardized policy templates, documentation, and governance artifacts delivered
  • Strong client feedback, repeat business, and knowledge transfer completed
  • Contribution to internal accelerators, playbooks, and repeatable delivery assets

Accommodations currently remain in effect for Neudesic employees to work remotely, provided that remote work is consistent with the work patterns and requirements of their team’s management and client obligations. Subject to business needs, employees may be required to perform work or attend meetings on-site at a client or Neudesic location.

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Neudesic is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Neudesic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws

Neudesic is an IBM subsidiary which has been acquired by IBM and will be integrated into the IBM organization. Neudesic will be the hiring entity. By proceeding with this application, you understand that Neudesic will share your personal information with other IBM companies involved in your recruitment process, wherever these are located. More Information on how IBM protects your personal information, including the safeguards in case of cross-border data transfer, are available here:

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