Data Protection Lead – Microsoft 365 & Zero Trust

Avanade; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Avanade is seeking an experienced Data Protection Manager to lead client engagements in data protection and privacy. In a highly visible, consultative role, you will design and implement Microsoft Purview, Defender, and DSPM-based solutions across enterprise environments.

You will collaborate with global teams, guide security workshops, and help clients navigate regulatory requirements including GDPR, CCPA and ISO standards, while delivering measurable risk reductions and strong stakeholder

Qualifications

• Proven experience with Microsoft Security technologies including Microsoft Purview, Defender, Sentinel, and Entra ID.
• Hands-on experience with DLP policy design, migration and refinement
• Strong understanding of data protection regulations (Privacy Act 1988, GDPR, CCPA, DPA 2018, ISO 27001, NIST, EU AI Act).
• Familiarity with AI security concepts, including DSPM, model governance, and data lineage.
• Understanding ofZero Trustarchitecture and cloud-native security controls.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., SC-401, SC-200, AZ-500, CISSP, CIPP/E, AI-specific certs) are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Zero Trust architectures using Microsoft security solutions focused on data protection.
• Lead deployment and configuration of Purview for data governance, compliance, Information Protection, Data Loss Prevention and Inside Risk Management
• Configure Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Identity, and Cloud Apps
• Configure Microsoft Defender for Cloud for cloud security posture management
• Develop and maintain data classification, labelling, and retention policies.
• Develop and implement DSPM strategies for AI systems, ensuring secure data flows, model integrity, and privacy compliance.
• Conduct data protection risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
• Support security workshops, discovery sessions, and technical governance activities
• Provide guidance on compliance frameworks, data lifecycle management, and privacy controls
• Provide technical guidance and training to internal teams on Microsoft security tools.
• Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and Microsoft product updates.
• Work independently, with occasional validation of work efforts against strategic and operational objectives

Skills

Microsoft Purview

Microsoft Defender

Microsoft Sentinel

Entra ID

DLP policy design

Data protection regs

Zero Trust

Stakeholder engagement

Certifications

Tools

Microsoft Purview

Microsoft Defender

Microsoft Sentinel

Entra ID

Job description

Avanade is seeking an experienced Data Protection Manager to lead client engagements in data protection and privacy. In a highly visible, consultative role, you will design and implement Microsoft Purview, Defender, and DSPM-based solutions across enterprise environments.

You will collaborate with global teams, guide security workshops, and help clients navigate regulatory requirements including GDPR, CCPA and ISO standards, while delivering measurable risk reductions and strong stakeholder