Senior Microsoft Consultant

At NCS Australia, we believe in doing technology services better. Our commitment to quality, focus on people, and willingness to challenge traditional thinking set us apart. Our team brings this belief to life by partnering with our clients and communities to make tomorrow together.

We are committed to creating an environment that prioritises innovation, collaboration, and purposeful work. Our diverse team is empowered to make a meaningful impact with curiosity, creativity and resilience to shape better outcomes. Join us and accept the challenge of creating a better tomorrow.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Microsoft Consultant (SharePoint, Purview) to join our team in Australia. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in Microsoft SharePoint and Purview solutions to provide strategic guidance and implement robust security measures for our clients.

• Conduct comprehensive data security assessments and identify potential risks in clients' Microsoft environments as part of the AI readiness.
• Implement data security and data governance Purview solution modules
• Provide thought leadership and best practices around clients information management, governance and security requirements
• Develop detailed documentation, reports, and presentations to communicate security findings, recommendations and roadmaps
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends, threats, and advancements in Microsoft data security technologies
• Strong background in SharePoint having lead and worked on migration projects and Intranets
• Perform information architecture assessments, design and data mappings
• Experience in delivering solutions utilising MS Copilot and assist in driving adoptions with the change management team.
• Assist with presales and presentations as the technical expert, as well as contributing to proposals.

• Demonstrated experience in designing and configuring Purview implementations for data governance, data security as well as risk and compliance solution modules
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of industry best practices, security frameworks, and compliance regulations
• Great consulting skills including excellent communication and documentation skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and in a fast paced environment.
• Strong experience in designing good information architecture in SharePoint and Teams
• Microsoft certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Information Security Administrator Associate, Microsoft 365 Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate, Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert) are preferred
• Any experience with M365 security and compliance and implementation of Advanced Threat Protection capabilities is an advantage
• Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python) is an advantage

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Why join us: 

NCS Australia is where you can feel at home, nurturing your talents and skills as we make tomorrow together, one day at a time. Our benefits include paid parental leave, initiatives focused on your well-being and discounted health insurance. You will also enjoy discounts on various products and services and be regularly recognised and rewarded for high performance. We are committed to your career development through our Capability Fingerprint, industry and partner training programs, special interest groups, and an AI-driven learning platform. No matter where you are in your career, we offer meaningful work and opportunities for growth.

NCS Australia is an equal-opportunity employer, and we take pride in our commitment to valuing and supporting our people and the communities we serve.We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Veterans, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

At NCS Australia, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply. 

Agencies:

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Work rights and background checks: 

To be eligible for a position with us, applicants will need to have valid work rights for Australia and be willing to undergo a comprehensive background checking process, including probity and police checks