Senior Associate - Data Governance Engineer (Microsoft Purview)

Job Description & Summary: We are seeking high-impact GTM Directors to join our GCC markets team. This is a client-facing, revenue-generating role focused on opening and developing new accounts across Global Capability Centers (GCCs) in India, the ideal candidate will combine deep cyber security, technical, digital and domain expertise with a proven ability to build C-suite relationships, shape large deals, and drive pipeline growth. 

Responsibilities: 

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead enablement and management of Microsoft Purview for enterprise data sources both on-premises and in the cloud. 

• Develop and maintain custom automation scripts using PowerShell, Python, and CLI to interact with Purview APIs for data source registration, scan configuration, rule set creation, and scheduling. 

• Create and manage Purview Domains, Collections, and Data Catalogs to ensure thorough metadata capture and data lineage tracking. 

• Perform manual and automated registration of data sources, followed by test scans to validate metadata harvesting and data classification accuracy. 

• Define and implement data governance policies across Microsoft 365 services, including SharePoint and Teams, focusing on data accountability, privacy, security, and compliance. 

• Support migration activities for Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI) between tenants while maintaining governance and security posture. 

• Collaborate with security, compliance, and data owners to establish data lifecycle management protocols, data sharing agreements, and regulatory compliance measures. 

• Assist in monitoring and reporting on governance maturity, data quality, and compliance metrics using built-in Purview dashboards and custom scripting solutions. 

• Document automation workflows, governance processes, and operational guidelines to support continuous improvement and knowledge sharing. 

• Stay current with Microsoft Purview enhancements, industry standards, and best practices to continuously optimize data governance and automation strategies. 

Required Skills and Experience 

• 3+ years hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview or similar data governance platforms. 

• Expert knowledge of Purview Data Map, scanning, classification, and metadata management. 

• Strong scripting and automation skills using PowerShell, Python, and Azure CLI for custom interactions with Purview APIs. 

• Experience managing and automating data source registration and scan scheduling for cloud and on-premises data sources such as Azure SQL Database, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and SQL Server. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 governance, including SharePoint and Teams data policies and lifecycle management. 

• Experience with Power Platform migrations including Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI tenant-to-tenant migration. 

• Solid understanding of data governance foundations: data cataloging, accountability, traceability, security, privacy, and compliance. 

• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities in data governance automation and metadata workflows. 

• Strong communication and collaboration skills to engage with technical teams and business stakeholders. 

Mandatory skill sets: 

Microsoft Purview Data Governance Engineer 

Preferred skill sets: 

Microsoft Purview Data Governance Engineer 

Years of experience required: 

3 to 6 years 

Education qualification: 

B.tech