Purview Architect

Who We Are

PLATO is Canada’s largest Indigenous-owned software testing and technology services company. For nearly 30 years, our expert teams have helped our clients deliver reliable products that users enjoy interacting with.

Our 100% Canada‑based team brings deep experience in QA, software testing, and IT services, along with a shared commitment to collaboration, mentorship, and continuous improvement. We’re a team that shows up for each other, whether that’s tackling complex client challenges or helping colleagues grow through coaching and knowledge‑sharing.

As Canada’s largest Indigenous‑owned software testing company, we’re proud of our roots and our mission to build a stronger, more inclusive technology workforce. At the same time, we warmly welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences who are passionate about quality, teamwork, and making an impact.

Contract Duration: Oct 6, 2026 to May 30, 2027, with the possibility of extension

Security Clearance: Reliability or higher is required at time of application

Summary

We are seeking an experienced Microsoft Purview Architect with a minimum of 5 years of experience in data governance, information protection, compliance, and enterprise data management. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting Microsoft Purview solutions that enable effective data discovery, classification, governance, privacy, and regulatory compliance across the organization.

This role will work closely with business stakeholders, security teams, data architects, and cloud platform teams to establish enterprise-wide data governance frameworks and ensure information assets are properly protected throughout their lifecycle within the Microsoft ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support enterprise data governance, compliance, and information protection solutions using Microsoft Purview.
• Lead the development and implementation of data governance frameworks that promote trusted, secure, and well-managed data across the organization.
• Configure and manage Microsoft Purview Data Map and Data Catalog capabilities to support data discovery, metadata management, and improved visibility of enterprise data assets.
• Implement data lineage capabilities to provide end-to-end visibility into data movement, transformations, and dependencies across the data ecosystem.
• Establish and support data quality processes and controls to improve the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of enterprise data assets.
• Design and implement Information Protection capabilities, including Sensitivity Labels, to classify and protect sensitive information throughout its lifecycle.
• Configure and support Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies to help prevent unauthorized access, sharing, or exposure of sensitive data.
• Utilize Compliance Manager to assess, monitor, and support compliance with organizational, regulatory, and industry requirements.
• Leverage Data Estate Insights to monitor governance maturity, identify risks, and support continuous improvement of data management practices.
• Integrate Microsoft Purview with Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Lake, and Azure Synapse Analytics to enable unified governance across enterprise data platforms.
• Collaborate with business, security, and technology teams to ensure data governance, privacy, compliance, and information protection requirements are effectively implemented.
• Provide architectural leadership and guidance on governance, compliance, metadata management, and enterprise data management best practices.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in data governance, enterprise data management, information protection, compliance, or related disciplines.
• Strong experience implementing and managing Microsoft Purview Data Map and Data Catalog capabilities to support enterprise data discovery, classification, and metadata management.
• Experience designing and maintaining data lineage solutions to provide visibility, traceability, and impact analysis across enterprise data assets.
• Knowledge of data quality frameworks, processes, and controls used to ensure trusted and reliable data for business and analytics use cases.
• Hands-on experience implementing Information Protection capabilities, including Sensitivity Labels, to classify and safeguard sensitive information.
• Experience designing and administering Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies and controls to protect organizational data and support compliance requirements.
• Experience using Compliance Manager to assess compliance posture, manage controls, and support regulatory and governance obligations.
• Knowledge of Data Estate Insights and governance reporting to measure adoption, data maturity, and governance effectiveness.
• Experience integrating Microsoft Purview with Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Lake, and Azure Synapse Analytics to support enterprise-wide governance and data management.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft 365 Compliance and Governance capabilities, including privacy, retention, information protection, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Experience collaborating with business stakeholders, security teams, data architects, and cloud platform teams to deliver enterprise governance solutions.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate governance and compliance requirements into practical technical solutions.

Work With Us

At PLATO, we believe that great work happens when people feel supported, connected, and challenged in the right ways. You’ll be part of a collaborative environment where experienced professionals share knowledge, mentor others, and contribute to solving complex, real‑world client projects.

We are committed to inclusive hiring practices and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and Indigenous peoples. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, we’re here to support you.

PLATO respectfully acknowledges that we operate on treaty territories, unceded First Nations and Inuit territories, and within Métis homelands. We honour the long history of these lands and actively work toward reconciliation between Indigenous and non‑Indigenous peoples on Turtle Island.