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Position: Microsoft Purview Architect

Location: New York City, NY

Duration: Contract

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

Purview Architecture & Implementation:

• Design and architect Microsoft Purview solutions for enterprise-scale data governance.
• Define and implement metadata management, data lineage, and classification strategies.
• Establish best practices for data discovery, cataloging, and compliance in Purview.
• Develop data governance frameworks, policies, and business glossaries.

Integration & Automation:

• Integrate Azure data services (Data Factory, Synapse, SQL, ADLS, Databricks) with Purview.
• Automate metadata ingestion, classification, and lineage tracking using Purview APIs, PowerShell, Python, or Azure Functions.
• Ensure seamless integration with third-party data governance tools (Collibra, Alation, Informatica, etc.).

Security & Compliance:

• Implement RBAC (Role-Based Access Control), sensitivity labeling, and policy enforcement within Purview.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, and other regulatory frameworks.
• Work closely with security and legal teams to define and enforce data access policies.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Strategy:

• Collaborate with C-level executives, data engineers, business analysts, and security teams to define data governance roadmaps.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to data governance teams.
• Conduct workshops, training sessions, and presentations on Purview adoption and best practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 8-10 years of experience in data governance, metadata management, and compliance.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview (formerly Azure Purview).
• Strong expertise in Azure Data Services (Data Factory, ADLS, Synapse, SQL, Databricks).
• Experience with data cataloging, lineage tracking, and security policy enforcement.
• Deep understanding of RBAC, sensitivity labels, data privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, etc.).
• Proficiency in Purview APIs, PowerShell, Python, or automation scripts.
• Ability to define and implement enterprise-wide data governance strategies.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate / Azure Security Engineer.
• Experience with third-party data governance tools (Collibra, Alation, Informatica, etc.).
• Knowledge of AI-driven data classification and governance analytics.

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