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Technical Lead - Microsoft Purview & M365 Security

Security Engineering & ArchitectureConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeGhent, BelgiumNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Five or more years of experience in Microsoft 365 security, compliance, or information protection engineering.
Proven experience implementing Microsoft Purview information protection solutions in at least two production environments with 2,000 or more users.
Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview, including sensitivity labels, auto-labelling, Data Loss Prevention policies, and encryption.
In-depth knowledge of Microsoft 365 collaboration and sharing configurations across SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive.
Experience with Microsoft Entra ID Conditional Access, PowerShell, and Microsoft Graph.
Ability to assess and explain the impact of encryption and security controls on external collaboration, mobile access, and Microsoft Copilot.
Experience working in regulated industries.
Microsoft SC-401 certification (formerly SC-400) or equivalent practical experience.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills, with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Fluency in English.
A valid criminal record extract not older than three months is required.

Responsibilities

Lead the technical design and implementation of Microsoft Purview information protection and data classification solutions.
Translate data classification policies into sensitivity labels, encryption settings, external sharing controls, and Data Loss Prevention policies.
Design and implement security controls for confidential and restricted information, considering their impact on external collaboration, mobile devices, partner applications, and Microsoft Copilot.
Configure and manage sensitivity labels, auto-labelling, Data Loss Prevention policies, and related Microsoft 365 security settings.
Plan and execute proof-of-concept activities, coordinate testing, troubleshoot technical issues, and document findings.
Support phased deployments of information protection policies, monitor their impact, and identify potential risks.
Develop reporting and monitoring solutions using PowerShell, Microsoft Graph, and Microsoft Purview to identify sensitive content, sharing risks, and compliance gaps.
Establish operational procedures for monitoring, incident handling, policy exceptions, and ongoing configuration changes.
Collaborate with cybersecurity and platform teams to ensure a smooth transition into ongoing operations.

Desired Qualifications

Experience developing automation scripts for large-scale data clean-up and remediation.
Familiarity with Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps.
Experience identifying and remediating data oversharing risks associated with Microsoft Copilot.
Experience working in pharmaceuticals, life sciences, or similar regulated environments.

Technical Lead - Microsoft Purview & M365 Security

D-ploy · Ghent, Belgium (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-20

Workplace: hybrid

Department: ARGX

Description

D-ploy is a dynamic IT and Engineering Solutions company operating across the EMEA region, including Switzerland, Germany, Czech Republic, Austria, the UK, and the USA. We are committed to delivering reliable and efficient services to our clients through strong partnerships and a people-focused culture.

We are looking for an experienced Technical Lead – Microsoft Purview & M365 Security to support the implementation of data protection and secure collaboration solutions within an international, highly regulated environment.

This role is ideal for someone with strong hands-on expertise in Microsoft Purview, Microsoft 365 security and information protection, who can combine technical implementation with the ability to guide stakeholders through complex security and compliance requirements.

You will take ownership of the technical delivery, working closely with project managers, business analysts, cybersecurity specialists and Microsoft 365 platform teams to design, implement and optimize information protection controls.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the technical design and implementation of Microsoft Purview information protection and data classification solutions.
Translate data classification policies into sensitivity labels, encryption settings, external sharing controls and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies.
Design and implement security controls for confidential and restricted information, considering their impact on external collaboration, mobile devices, partner applications and Microsoft Copilot.
Configure and manage sensitivity labels, auto-labelling, DLP policies and related Microsoft 365 security settings.
Plan and execute proof-of-concept activities, coordinate testing, troubleshoot technical issues and document findings.
Support phased deployments of information protection policies, monitoring their impact and identifying potential risks.
Develop reporting and monitoring solutions using PowerShell, Microsoft Graph and Microsoft Purview to identify sensitive content, sharing risks and compliance gaps.
Establish operational procedures for monitoring, incident handling, policy exceptions and ongoing configuration changes.
Collaborate with cybersecurity and platform teams to ensure a smooth transition into ongoing operations.

Requirements

What We're Looking For

5+ years of experience in Microsoft 365 security, compliance or information protection engineering.
Proven experience implementing Microsoft Purview information protection solutions in at least two production environments with 2,000+ users.
Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview, including sensitivity labels, auto-labelling, Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and encryption.
In-depth knowledge of Microsoft 365 collaboration and sharing configurations across SharePoint, Teams and OneDrive.
Experience with Microsoft Entra ID Conditional Access, PowerShell and Microsoft Graph.
Ability to assess and explain the impact of encryption and security controls on external collaboration, mobile access and Microsoft Copilot.
Experience working in regulated industries, preferably pharmaceuticals, life sciences or similar environments.
Microsoft SC-401 certification (formerly SC-400) or equivalent practical experience.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting and communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Fluency in English.
Valid criminal record extract, not older than three months, required.

Nice to Have

Experience developing automation scripts for large-scale data clean-up and remediation.
Familiarity with Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps.
Experience identifying and remediating data oversharing risks associated with Microsoft Copilot.

Benefits

Broad range of tasks and responsibilities
Friendly and international working environment
Professional development opportunities
Referral program (“Fishing for Friends”)
Company-sponsored events

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About the Company

D-ploy

IT infrastructure services and management consulting

D-ploy provides IT engineering and consulting services for global and regional customers, focusing on operational IT infrastructure, service management, program and project management, and quality management. It delivers both standard and tailored solutions to help clients achieve business goals, using established frameworks and certifications to ensure quality, reliability, and security. The company differentiates itself with a pragmatic, business‑oriented approach and long‑term partnerships, supported by a Europe/US cross‑regional footprint and a strong emphasis on customer needs. Its goal is to make IT an enabler of business value, improve work efficiency, and maintain compliant, dependable IT services while expanding expertise and geographic reach.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Lörrach, Germany
Founded: 2007

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