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Data Governance Technical Specialist

Data Governance Technical Specialist

SPS Consulting, LLCLeesburg, VA, US
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Job Title :

  • Data Governance Technical Specialist Location : Hybrid Position Overview : We are seeking a technically skilled Data Classification & Remediation Specialist to support a critical information governance initiative aligned with the Department of Information Technology's Spring 2025 Charter on Data Remediation, Classification, and Transmission Policy Implementation.
  • This role is focused on the full technical lifecycle of information - from classification and protection to retention, secure transmission, remediation, and defensible deletion.
  • This position is hands-on and implementation-focused, with primary responsibilities centered around the application and enforcement of automated classification and data governance policies using tools such as Microsoft Purview, Varonis, and Quest Archive Shuttle.
  • Working knowledge of eDiscovery processes and Microsoft Purview eDiscovery Manager is also important, particularly to support legal hold and content search workflows.
  • This is not a leadership or management role at this stage, but it offers a growth path into more advanced enterprise-wide compliance and eDiscovery capabilities.
  • The role also overlaps with Microsoft 365 engineering functions, requiring a strong grasp of Exchange Online and other core Microsoft 365 services.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Intune, and the Power Platform are valuable, along with an understanding of licensing compliance and application monitoring across Microsoft 365 environments.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Technical Project Execution : Execute the Defensible Deletion Protocol (DDP), starting with email repository remediation, risk mitigation, and migration.
  • Decommission Quest Archive Manager and migrate email data from on-premises environments to Microsoft 365 using Quest Archive Shuttle 11.5.
  • Review current system and develop architecture, process, and documentation for migrating permanent hold email to cold storage.
  • Work with Public Affairs on communication plan for storing required attachments in One Drive and email deletion.
  • Conduct the Archiver Extraction, Migration, and Mitigation Project, including RIOT data analysis and secure deletion of sensitive data.
  • From the provided search criteria, identify and securely store permanent records in compliance with archival policy on a routine basis.

    • Data Classification & Protection :

  • Implement and maintain classification schemas using Varonis and Microsoft Purview.

    • Apply automated sensitivity labels and protection settings to Microsoft 365 and Azure resources.

    Retention & Compliance :

  • Configure Microsoft Information Protection (MIP) retention labels and policies.
  • Ensure technical enforcement of the Data Classification Policy, Data Transmission Policy (DIT-01-11), and legal / regulatory retention schedules.
  • Build workflows to be audit-ready so that real-time reporting can be generated for transparency, maintenance, and compliance.
  • Support litigation holds and case search workflows through Microsoft Purview eDiscovery Manager (Standard and Premium).

    • Data Remediation & Deletion :

  • Scan and remediate non-compliant or overexposed content.

    • Apply defensible deletion processes consistent with regulatory and internal governance standards.

    Technical Documentation & Reporting :

  • Draft and maintain technical SOPs for classification, scanning, labeling, and deletion.
  • Generate compliance and deletion reports using Power BI.

    • Hybrid Identity & Infrastructure :

  • Apply classification and retention policies across both on-prem Active Directory and Azure AD environments.
  • Enforce access control and policy consistency across hybrid platforms.
  • Monitor service performance and outages using a consistent toolset across Microsoft 365 services.

    • Qualifications :

  • 5+ years of experience in data governance, information protection, or IT security roles.
  • Strong technical skills in Varonis, Microsoft Purview, and MIP.
  • Experience with Quest Archive Manager and Archive Shuttle 11.5 migrations.
  • Experience administering Exchange Online, including mailbox and mail flow configuration.
  • Familiarity with Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Intune, and Power Platforms from a configuration or monitoring perspective.
  • Basic proficiency in PowerShell scripting for automation or batch tasks.
  • Knowledge of defensible deletion practices and long-term record preservation requirements.
  • Familiarity with hybrid identity environments using Active Directory and Azure AD.

    • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Microsoft Certifications (e.g., SC-400, MS-500, AZ-104).
  • Experience with Power BI for technical reporting and reporting per DIT's broader needs.
  • Familiarity with Cayosoft for hybrid environment management.
  • Experience with Microsoft Purview eDiscovery Manager, particularly for legal hold or advanced search support.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail in data handling and compliance operations.
  • Background in public sector or regulatory compliance environments a plus.

    • Why This Role Matters :

  • This is a highly technical role at the heart of a foundational initiative to modernize Loudoun County Government's information lifecycle management.
  • You'll directly implement and manage tools that protect sensitive data, streamline storage, enforce compliance policies, and support defensible deletion.
  • While primarily a technical position, the role also offers the opportunity to expand into eDiscovery support functions, including case management, litigation holds, and advanced M365 content search using Microsoft Purview.
  • This role directly supports the objectives outlined in the Spring 2025 Data Remediation, Classification, and Transmission Policy Charter and is part of the foundational implementation team.   Powered by JazzHR
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