Purview Consultant
High Tech Genesis
🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at High Tech Genesis is open to applicants from South Africa. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
WE'RE HIRING!
At HTG, you'll push boundaries with the latest tech (in some cases inventing it) and collaborate with a team that loves what they do. Join a design services company at the forefront of global technology and innovation where the products you help build are used around the world.
Your next chapter starts here.
Your responsibilities include:
* Lead assessments, roadmaps, and reference architectures for M365 + data estate (on-prem/Azure/multi-cloud).
* Define controls, scope, and success metrics (PIPEDA/GDPR/SOC 2).
* Drive deployment plans, change management, and training.
* Design labels/policies, auto-labeling, and encryption.
* Integrate across M365 and supported third-party repos.
* Configure DLP for M365, Endpoint, and Cloud Apps (Defender), incl. EDM/custom classifiers & exceptions.
* Implement retention labels/policies, record declaration, disposition, proof of deletion.
* Map retention to legal/regulatory requirements; enable defensible deletion.
* Stand up eDiscovery (Std/Premium): collections, holds, review sets, analytics, exports.
* Enable Advanced Audit, audit retention, and privileged access separation.
* Deploy scanners/connectors (Azure, on-prem, multi-cloud) to classify & catalog.
* Create runbooks/SOPs/KPIs; enforce RBAC/least privilege.
* Automate with PowerShell/Graph; integrate with Defender, Entra ID, and ticketing.
* Must be a US Citizen
* Must be eligible for Security Clearance
* 5-8+ years in security/compliance/data governance; 3+ years focused on Microsoft Purview across multiple feature areas
* Proven experience implementing Microsoft Purview in a large enterprise environment
* Strong understanding of data governance, compliance, and metadata management principles
* Experience with data classification, sensitivity labeling, and policy enforcement
* Proficiency in configuring Purview assets, scanning rules, and managing collections and glossaries
* Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field
Desired skills:
* Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
* Strong project management and documentation skills
* Microsoft certifications in Azure Data or Security are a plus
* Scripting/automation: PowerShell, KQL familiarity for audit/investigation, experience with Graph API or Purview/Atlas APIs is a plus
High Tech Genesis Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building inclusive teams where diverse perspectives drive innovation.
We support an accessible recruitment process and are happy to provide accommodation upon request.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the USA, and resumes should be submitted in Microsoft Word format.
Tips for South African Applicants
Timezone Advantage
South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.
Salary in Context
Even without a listed salary, international remote roles typically pay 2-3x more than equivalent local positions in South Africa due to the exchange rate advantage.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.
Load Shedding Preparedness
If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.
About High Tech Genesis
High Tech Genesis is a company in the consultant industry that hires remote workers from South Africa.