Data Protection Consultant

About this role

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). . Qualifications · 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).

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 reason able range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.

We anticipate this job posting will be posted on 8/10 /2026 and open for at least 3 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 Colorado                                            $100,000 to $118,750 Maine                                             $100,000 to $118,750 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 Virginia                                            $100,000 to $118,750 Washington                                      $115,200 to $136,800

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