Governance, Risk, and Compliance Engineer

Overview

This role provides technical leadership and subject-matter expertise for data governance, security, and compliance initiatives. You will design, implement, and manage Microsoft Purview solutions and Microsoft 365 security services to help protect sensitive data, mitigate risk, and support legal hold and eDiscovery processes. You will work closely with the Office of General Counsel, eDiscovery, IT, and Information Governance stakeholders.

This is a firmwide, full-time, exempt, remote position with residence in commutable distance of one of the following offices: Austin, Dallas, Houston, New York, or Washington DC.

Responsibilities

• Implement, configure, and maintain Microsoft Purview components including Data Map, Unified Catalog, Information Protection, and Compliance Manager.
• Design and execute legal hold strategies using Purview eDiscovery and retention capabilities.
• Develop and enforce data governance policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments of data practices and compliance posture.
• Generate reports and insights using Power BI and Purview dashboards.
• Implement information protection strategies to safeguard sensitive data across Microsoft 365 and Azure environments.
• Configure and enforce Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies to prevent unauthorized data sharing and leakage.
• Establish and manage data retention policies to ensure regulatory adherence.
• Monitor and manage insider threats and respond to security alerts and incidents.
• Develop and implement data classification and labeling strategies.
• Continuously assess and improve the security posture of collaboration environments.
• Apply IAM strategies for Microsoft 365 collaboration services.
• Use Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), including service principals, managed identities, and federation.
• Enforce access controls and identity governance policies.
• Collaborate with legal, IT, and governance teams to align security and compliance goals.
• Work with workload administrators and business application owners to implement necessary controls.
• Provide training and support to staff on data governance and security best practices.
• Maintain detailed documentation of security policies, procedures, and incident responses.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Law, or a related field required.
• 5–8 years of experience managing and securing Microsoft 365 environments.
• Proven expertise with Microsoft Purview, Entra ID, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, and Exchange On-Premises.
• Strong understanding of legal hold, privacy regulations, and compliance standards.
• Experience with Azure Information Protection and data-at-rest encryption (e.g., Thales HSMs).
• Proficiency in PowerShell for automation and management tasks.
• Familiarity with identity federation and business continuity planning.

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals
• Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert
• Microsoft 365 Certified: Information Security Administrator Associate
• Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP)
• Certified Information Governance Professional (IGP)

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range (New York): $128,000–$140,000 annually
• Salary range (Washington, DC): $120,000–$135,000 annually
• Actual compensation will be based on a combination of factors.
• Full benefits program.

Location

Fully remote position requiring the ability to work remotely and live within commutable distance of one of the following offices for occasional on-site attendance: Austin, Dallas, Houston, New York, or Washington DC.

Additional Information

• Must be able to sit for extensive periods of time while using the telephone or computer.
• Must be able to work in a high-pressure environment with time restraints and frequent interruptions.
• Position requires a five-day work week and standard hours as outlined in the Firm policy manual; additional hours, including weekend and evening hours, may be required.
• Some out-of-town travel may be required, including weekends.