Cyber Security Snr Consultant ( Data Protection)

Avanade Inc.; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology consultancy is seeking an experienced Cyber Defense consultant to work with clients on transforming their cybersecurity strategy. The role includes designing and implementing Microsoft security solutions, conducting risk assessments, and providing expertise in data protection regulations. Ideal candidates should possess Microsoft Security technologies experience and relevant certifications. This is a chance to grow as a leader in Cyber Defense in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Minimum 80 hours per year for training and certifications

Dedicated career advisor

Engaging team culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience with Microsoft Security technologies including Microsoft Defender.
• Strong understanding of data protection regulations like GDPR.
• Experience in consulting and advisory discussions with clients.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Zero Trust architectures using Microsoft solutions.
• Lead deployment of Microsoft Purview for data governance.
• Conduct data protection risk assessments and recommend strategies.

Skills

Microsoft Security technologies

Data Loss Prevention technologies

Zero Trust architecture

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Data protection regulations

Education

Relevant certifications (SC-400, SC-200, CISSP)

Tools

Microsoft Purview

Microsoft Defender

Job description

Overview

At Avanade, cybersecurity consultants are innovators and challengers of the status quo. If you're an experienced Cyber Defense consultant who can help our clients solve complex Cyber Defense business challenges, this might be the perfect opportunity for you.

Come join us

In a client-facing consultancy role, you will work on exciting projects that transform our client's Cyber Defense strategy and operations through the design and implementation of predominantly Microsoft Threat Protection technologies. 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 Cyber Defense space. Together, let's transform cybersecurity.

Skills and experiences

Qualifications / required experience

• 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 (e.g., GDPR, DPA 2018, ISO 27001, NIST, EU AI Act).
• Familiarity with AI security concepts, including DSPM, model governance, and data lineage.
• Understanding of Zero Trust architecture and cloud-native security controls.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., SC-400, SC-200, AZ-500, CISSP, CIPP/E, AI-specific certs) are highly desirable.

Ideally, you would have experience on the Microsoft platform; however, we can provide focused training to the right candidates who can demonstrate passion, experience and thought leadership in this space. To hit the ground running, your skills may include:

• Proven experience with Microsoft Information Protection and data classification infrastructures and techniques to classify unstructured and structured data both on-premises and in the cloud.
• Proven experience with Data Loss Prevention technologies across endpoints, email and the internet, including Microsoft Purview.
• Proven experience securing Office 365, leveraging Microsoft Secure Score with a deep understanding of the security capabilities of Office 365.
• Proven experience in techniques and approaches towards the protection of data stored in databases and applications.
• Deep expertise in data confidentiality and data integrity principles.
• Deep expertise in business, privacy, security, and compliance challenges surrounding Data Protection, including ability to research and understand data privacy requirements.
• A keen interest in Cyber Security, maintaining a good understanding of capabilities across the industry, and developing their own cybersecurity experience to continue progression.
• Awareness of emerging technologies in the Data Protection space.

About you

Characteristics that can spell success for this role

• Experience in consulting and advisory discussions with clients and other consulting firms.
• Experience in owning the design and implementation of technology solutions.
• You are a Subject matter expert with experience on the Microsoft platform.
• Experience managing deliverables and delivering against critical milestones.
• Ability to collaborate within a large global organization.
• You have implemented work plans for assigned projects, programs and clients against established operational objectives.
• You are seen as a role model and act as a leader.
• You may possess one or more certifications.

What you’ll do

As a member of Avanade's security practice, you will work for both Avanade and Accenture clients, ranging from medium to large global enterprise clients. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the entire Avanade organization by being a collaborative and knowledge-sharing individual, with the real opportunity to help shape the global Avanade security offerings as well as demonstrating your thought-leadership by producing blogs and articles for your region and for Avanade.com. We actively encourage and provide opportunities for innovation, training, and development to ensure you are always at the cutting-edge Microsoft Security technology and our vendor solutions.

This is a fantastic opportunity to establish yourself as a leader in the Data Protection space. You will learn how to deliver and solution large and global Data Protections solutions, as well as gain the knowledge and experience of Microsoft's broader Security, Compliance, and Identity (SCI) ecosystem, which is already recognized as a world-leading integrated security platform.

You will:

• 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, Insider Risk and Data Loss Prevention

• Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Identity, and Cloud Apps

• Microsoft Defender for Cloud for cloud security posture management

• Develop and maintain data classification, labeling, 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

Learn more

Avanade is the leading global provider of digital, cloud, AI and advisory services, industry solutions and design-led experiences across the Microsoft ecosystem. Founded in 2000 as a joint venture between Accenture LLP and Microsoft Corporation, Avanade has more certifications, Gold-level competencies and most valued professionals (MVPs) than any other Microsoft partner. Every day, our 60,000 professionals in 26 countries innovate responsibly to make a genuine human impact for our clients, their employees and their customers.

To learn more about the types of projects our Security team works on check out these case studies:

• Adopt Zero Trust security model for an agile security posture
• KEHA Centre ensures data security and mitigates customer risk

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• Avanade Insights - exchange ideas that drive tomorrow's innovation
• Inside Avanade - explore what life is like working at Avanade

Interested in knowing what's going on inside Avanade? Check out our blogs: Avanade Insights - exchange ideas that drive tomorrow's innovation | Inside Avanade - explore what life is like working at Avanade

Enjoy your career

Some of the best things about working at Avanade

• Opportunity to work for Microsoft's Global Alliance Partner of the Year, with exceptional development and training (minimum 80 hours per year for training and paid certifications)
• Real-time access to technical and skilled resources globally
• Dedicated career advisor to encourage your growth
• Engaged and helpful coworkers genuinely interested in you

A great place to work

As you bring your skills and abilities to Avanade, you will get distinctive experiences, limitless learning, and ambitious growth in return. Avanade promotes an inclusive, diverse culture and equal employment opportunities. We do not discriminate based on race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or any other protected status. Visit our Inclusion & Diversity page.