Data Protection Consultant

As a Data Protection Consultant, you’ll lead the delivery of data protection and data governance solutions for Avanade clients. You’ll bring hands-on technical expertise, own project outcomes, and guide clients and junior team members through complex security and compliance initiatives.

What you’ll do

· Lead or co-lead client engagements focused on data protection and data governance.

· Design and implement Microsoft Purview solutions (e.g., sensitivity labeling strategies, advanced DLP policies/integrations, Purview DSPM, data lifecycle/retention controls).

· Perform threat mapping and gap analysis across structured, unstructured, cloud, and on-premises data.

· Facilitate client workshops and stakeholder discussions to translate requirements into scalable, secure Microsoft-based solutions.

· Own solution design decisions, configuration, and technical documentation.

· Provide technical mentorship to Analysts and Senior Analysts; lead workstreams or small teams.

· Contribute to estimations, delivery planning, and risk management.

· Support solutioning efforts, proposals, and internal capability development.

· Build awareness and controls for emerging AI and agentic AI security considerations (e.g., Security Copilot).

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Skills and Experience

· 4+ years of relevant experience

· Proven experience delivering security or compliance solutions in a consulting or enterprise environment.

· Experience leading workstreams or small teams on client projects.

· Microsoft security-related certifications strongly preferred (e.g., SC-401, SC-300, SC-200, AZ-500, MS-102, SC-100).

What you’ll bring

· Advanced capability in Microsoft Purview (Information Protection, DLP, Records Management) and Microsoft 365 security/compliance architecture.

· Experience with data classification frameworks, control design, and regulatory alignment (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS).

· PowerShell scripting for automation and reporting.

· Familiarity with Copilot/AI data risk considerations and emerging security controls.

· Strong client-facing presence and communication; able to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.

· Ownership mindset and accountability for delivery outcomes; effective prioritization and problem-solving under pressure.

· Coaching and mentoring capabilities.

Compensation at Avanade varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Avanade provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.

We anticipate this job posting will be posted on 4/29/2026 and open for at least 30 days.

Avanade offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off.

See more information on our benefits here: U.S. Employee Benefits | Avanade  

Role Location                                    Annual Salary Range

California                                            $112,000 to $133,000

Cleveland                                           $100,000 to $118,750

Colorado                                            $100,000 to $118,750

District of Columbia                     $115,200 to $136,800

Illinois                                                  $112,000 to $133,000

Maryland                                            $115,200 to $136,800

Massachusetts                               $115,200 to $136,800

Minnesota                                         $112,000 to $133,000

New York                                            $122,400 to $145,350

New Jersey                                        $112,000 to $133,000

Washington                                      $115,200 to $136,800

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