On behalf of a large financial services client, we are supporting a short‑term engagement to strengthen enterprise‑wide data governance using Microsoft Purview. The Purview Consultant will join as a hands‑on technical resource responsible for configuring and executing core Purview capabilities, including data scanning, classification, access setup, and retention and disposition rules.This role is an individual contributor position with no people management responsibilities and requires a high degree of autonomy. The consultant will work closely with data architects, data stewards, and compliance teams to operationalize governance across key business domains, including Payments, Lending, Deposits, Client, and Finance. This is a hybrid role requiring 2–3 days per week onsite at a downtown Toronto office.Key ResponsibilitiesPurview Configuration and ExecutionConfigure and execute system scans to classify, catalog, and track enterprise data assets.Set up and manage retention and disposition parameters aligned with governance and regulatory requirements.Validate scan results and support integration of datasets across both on‑premise and cloud environments.Governance EnablementPartner with business and technical teams to validate data classification accuracy.Support the setup of sensitivity labels, access controls, and logging within Microsoft Purview.Document configuration settings, processes,



and operational procedures to support knowledge transfer.Operational Support and Knowledge TransferProvide guidance and enablement to data stewards on Purview functionality and best practices.Work independently to troubleshoot issues and optimize metadata and classification processes.Deliver project closure documentation, including lessons learned and recommendations for future phases.Required Skills and Experience5+ years of experience in data governance, metadata management, or data cataloging roles.3+ years of hands‑on experience with Microsoft Purview, including classification, cataloging, and retention configuration.Solid understanding of data classification, sensitivity labeling, and cross‑system integration.Experience configuring or optimizing Purview workflows to support audit or regulatory requirements.Ability to work autonomously and manage deliverables across multiple parallel workstreams.Nice to HaveExperience with Datadog or similar monitoring tools.Familiarity with financial services data environments.Exposure to Azure data ecosystem components such as Azure Data Factory, Synapse, or metadata scanning pipelines.Knowledge of data governance maturity models or best‑practice frameworks.The pay rate for this role will be approximately $66-68/hr.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Microsoft Purview Consultant - $66 - $68 An Hour (Toronto)
🏢 Insight Global
📍 Toronto