Data Governance Engineer – Microsoft 365

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Role Summary

The Data Governance Engineer will design, implement, and operationalize data governance controls across Microsoft 365 (M365) services including SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Microsoft Teams. The role focuses on ensuring data quality, compliance, lifecycle management, classification, and protection using Microsoft Purview and native M365 capabilities. This position requires deep technical expertise combined with governance framework design, automation, and compliance monitoring.

Key Responsibilities

1. Governance Framework Implementation

• Design and implement enterprise-wide data governance models for M365
• Define data classification, retention, and lifecycle policies
• Establish control frameworks for file duplication, ownership, and metadata consistency
• Align governance with regulatory standards (GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001, etc.)

2. Microsoft Purview &...