Security Consulting Practitioner

Security Best Practices & Compliance: Enforce and promote security frameworks such as NIST CSF, CIS Controls and regulatory standards including PDPA, GDPR across Information Labeling and DLP deployments. Solution Advisory & Strategy: Stay updated on Microsoft Purview features, Microsoft roadmap updates, and emerging data governance practices . Provide expert guidance on security roadmaps, cloud security adoption frameworks, and digital transformation initiatives leveraging Microsoft technologies. Conduct current-state assessments, gap analyses, and future-state designs , presenting technically sound recommendations. Project Leadership & Delivery: Lead end-to-end complex security projects from concept/proposal through implementation, testing, and post-go-live optimization . Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues , including effective contingency planning. Deliver client workshops and technical training with excellent presentation and documentation skills. Translate complex technical concepts into business value propositions . Conduct security assessments and provide strategic recommendations to improve clients' security posture. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related technical field 10+ years of progressive IT and cybersecurity experience, with significant experience in Data Security, Information Labeling & Classification , including at least 5 years in leadership, management, or client-facing consulting . Mandatory: Extensive hands-on expertise with Microsoft Purview and comprehensive Data Security experience. Proven experience designing, implementing, and managing complex security solutions across diverse enterprise environments. Highly desirable certifications: Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert, Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals, Implement Microsoft Purview Information Protection, CISSP, CDPSE . Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams in a consulting/advisory capacity. Strong organizational and multitasking skills Good to have: Microsoft Security certifications such as SC-400, SC-401 .