Monitoring SME

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
London, United Kingdom
Last month
£480 – £515 pd

Salary

£480 – £515 pd

Job Type
Contract
Work Pattern
Flexible
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Senior
Education
Degree
Security Clearance
Required
Posted
27 Apr 2026 (Last month)

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

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