Paralegal: Privacy & Regulatory Law (12-Month Contract)

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Job summary

Avanade is seeking a Microsoft Purview Data Protection Consultant to design and implement data protection solutions within client environments. You will lead projects focusing on Microsoft 365 security capabilities, data governance, DSPM, and zero trust architectures, delivering practical, secure data flows for enterprise customers.

You will work in a client-facing consulting role, collaborating with security teams and stakeholders, providing guidance, and staying current with Microsoft product

Responsibilities

• Work with Avanade customers to design and implement Zero Trust architectures using Microsoft security solutions, focusing on data protection
• Lead the deployment and configuration of Microsoft Purview for data governance, compliance, Information Protection, Data Loss Prevention and Inside Risk Management
• Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Identity, and Cloud Apps
• 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 recommend 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

Job description

Microsoft Purview Data Protection Consultant

Summary At Avanade, our cybersecurity specialists are innovators and challengers of the status quo. If you're an experienced Data Protection specialist who enjoys solving complex challenges, this might be the perfect opportunity for you. In a client-facing consulting role, you will work on exciting projects that transform our client's Data Protection solutions through the design and implementation of predominantly Microsoft Data Protection technologies, with a focus on the Microsoft 365 security capabilities. As a member of our security practice, you will work for both Avanade and Accenture clients, ranging from medium to large global enterprise clients. Join a curious and diverse team that's passionate about next-gen tech and establish yourself as a Leader in the Data Protection space. Together, let's transform cyber security.

Responsibilities

• Work with Avanade customers to design and implement Zero Trust architectures using Microsoft security solutions, focusing on data protection
• Lead the deployment and configuration of Microsoft Purview for data governance, compliance, Information Protection, Data Loss Prevention and Inside Risk Management
• Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Identity, and Cloud Apps
• 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 recommend 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

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