Data Protection Architect — Microsoft Purview & Zero Trust

Avanade Inc.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Avanade Inc. is seeking a Data Protection Manager to design and implement Zero Trust architectures using Microsoft security solutions, with a focus on data protection and governance.

You will lead Purview deployments, data classification, and DSPM strategies for AI systems, while guiding privacy controls and risk mitigation. The role involves client-facing work within Avanade's security practice, collaborating across Accenture clients and internal teams to stay ahead of threats and updates in

Qualifications

• Experience designing data protection solutions within Microsoft security stack.
• Strong understanding of data governance, classification and retention.
• Ability to lead workshops and guidance sessions on privacy controls.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Zero Trust architectures using Microsoft security solutions, focusing on data protection.
• Lead deployment of Microsoft Purview for governance, DLP and information protection.
• Develop and maintain data classification, labeling, and retention policies.
• Develop and implement DSPM strategies for AI systems, ensuring data flows are secure.
• Conduct data protection risk assessments and propose mitigations.
• Provide guidance on compliance frameworks and privacy controls.

Skills

Data protection

Zero trust

Privacy compliance

Security workshops

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Security

Tools

Microsoft Purview

Microsoft Defender

DSPM (Data Security & Privacy Management)

Zero Trust architectures tooling

Job description

Avanade Inc. is seeking a Data Protection Manager to design and implement Zero Trust architectures using Microsoft security solutions, with a focus on data protection and governance.

You will lead Purview deployments, data classification, and DSPM strategies for AI systems, while guiding privacy controls and risk mitigation. The role involves client-facing work within Avanade's security practice, collaborating across Accenture clients and internal teams to stay ahead of threats and updates in