MS365 Purview Security Specialist

On behalf of our healthcare client, Affinity Healthcare Solutions is seeking a six-month agreement with a qualified contractor to fulfill the role of Microsoft 365 Purview and Modern Work Security Specialist. This engagement supports our client’s ongoing investment in Microsoft 365 and its commitment to strengthening digital governance, security, and collaboration across the organization. The selected specialist will be responsible for leading the implementation and governance of Microsoft Purview solutions across key Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, and Microsoft Teams.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation and governance of Microsoft Purview solutions across Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, and Teams.

• Design and enforce data loss prevention (DLP), information protection, and retention policies using Microsoft Purview.

• Configure and manage Microsoft Defender for Office 365, Defender for Endpoint, and other E5 security features.

• Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to define governance frameworks, compliance requirements, and secure collaboration strategies.

• Conduct risk assessments and gap analyses to identify and mitigate security and compliance risks.

• Provide operational support and incident response for Microsoft 365 security and compliance issues.

• Develop and maintain documentation, governance playbooks, and training materials for end users and administrators.

• Support continuous improvement by contributing to metrics, reporting, and knowledge sharing across teams.

• Stay current with Microsoft 365 roadmap updates and recommend enhancements aligned with FNHA’s digital strategy.

• Perform other related duties as required.

Deliverables:

• Implementation of a robust governance and security framework across Microsoft 365 services, including policies, roles, and monitoring tools.

• Training programs and adoption strategies to ensure high compliance and security best practice uptake by users and administrators.

• Deployment of data loss prevention (DLP) and compliance solutions to reduce risk and support regulatory requirements.

• Rollout of secure digital collaboration tools (e.g., Teams, SharePoint) with enhanced access controls to build trust and improve cross-departmental collaboration.

• Perform other related duties as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong experience with Microsoft Purview compliance solutions (DLP, Information Protection, Insider Risk Management, eDiscovery).

• Proven expertise in Microsoft 365 E5 security features including Defender for Office 365 and Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD).

• Deep understanding of Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, and Teams governance and security configurations.

• Experience designing and implementing Microsoft 365 compliance and security policies in a regulated environment.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

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About Affinity:

Affinity Group is a technology and business consulting and services company. We believe in creating long term relationships between clients and consultants that foster a mutually beneficial partnership. Affinity is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

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Job Number: 12404