Monitoring SME

Monitoring SME

Remote - occasional travel to London required

-515 pay inside ir35

Active SC clearance

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Monitoring and Governance Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead the design, implementation, and optimisation of monitoring capabilities across Microsoft Fabric and Azure ecosystems. The role focuses on Microsoft Purview, Azure monitoring services, and unified observability across data platforms including Power BI.

You will act as a technical authority, guiding stakeholders on best practices for monitoring, compliance, data governance, and security within a complex enterprise environment.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Implementation

• Lead the discovery, definition, and implementation of enterprise monitoring solutions across Microsoft Fabric and Azure.
• Implement and optimise Microsoft Purview capabilities including:
• Data Catalogue
• Data Lineage
• Data Classification
• Sensitivity Labels
• Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
• Configure and manage monitoring tools including:
• Azure Monitor / Log Analytics
• Azure Sentinel
• Fabric Capacity Metrics
• Monitoring Hub
• Fabric Unified Admin Monitoring (FUAM)
• Insight Manager
• Ensure effective monitoring integration within Microsoft Fabric and Power BI environments.

Technical Leadership & Consultancy

• Act as the SME for monitoring, observability, and governance solutions.
• Provide best practice guidance on data security, compliance, and monitoring frameworks.
• Advise stakeholders across technical and non-technical teams.
• Support decision-making in ambiguous or evolving requirements.

Operational Support & Enablement

• Produce and maintain high-quality documentation including Low-Level Designs (LLDs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Develop end-user guides and training materials.
• Deliver knowledge transfer sessions and training to operational teams.
• Support continuous improvement of monitoring and governance processes.

Required Skills & Experience

• Deep hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview, including governance, catalogue, lineage, and DLP.
• Strong expertise in Azure and Microsoft Fabric monitoring tools, including:
• Azure Monitor
• Log Analytics
• Azure Sentinel
• Fabric Capacity Metrics
• Monitoring Hub
• Fabric Unified Admin Monitoring (FUAM)
• Experience with M365 security technologies and data governance frameworks.
• Strong understanding of data security concepts, including classification, sensitivity labels, and DLP policies.
• Proven ability to configure, administer, and troubleshoot enterprise monitoring solutions.
• Familiarity with advanced workspace monitoring (desirable).
• Microsoft certifications preferred (e.g. DP-600, DP-700 or equivalent Fabric/Azure certifications).
• Ability to learn quickly and apply new concepts in a fast-moving environment.
• Comfortable working in ambiguous or evolving technical landscapes.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.