Data Protection Consultant

1026 Avanade Inc. Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 112,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Avanade is seeking a Data Protection Consultant to lead data protection and governance engagements for clients, delivering hands-on technical solutions with a focus on security and compliance.

You will design Purview solutions, map threats, mentor analysts, and contribute to delivery planning, proposals, and capability development, including awareness of AI security. This role offers opportunities across diverse projects.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant consulting or enterprise security experience.
• Proven track record delivering data protection or governance solutions.
• Experience leading workstreams or small teams on client projects.
• Microsoft security certifications strongly preferred (SC-401, SC-300, SC-200, AZ-500, MS-102, SC-100).

Responsibilities

• Lead or co-lead client engagements focused on data protection and governance.
• Design and implement Microsoft Purview solutions and related policies.
• Perform threat mapping and data risk assessments across data types.
• Facilitate workshops translating requirements to secure Microsoft-based solutions.
• Own solution design decisions, configuration, and technical documentation.
• Provide mentorship to Analysts and Senior Analysts; lead small teams.
• Contribute to estimations, delivery planning, and risk management.
• Support proposals and internal capability development.

Skills

Advanced Purview knowledge

Consulting leadership

Security/compliance domain knowledge

PowerShell scripting

Mentoring能力

Education

Security certifications (SC-401, SC-300, SC-200, AZ-500, MS-102, SC-100)

Tools

Copilot AI security controls

365 security/compliance tools

Job description

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). .

Skills and Experience

• 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).

What you’ll bring

• Advanced capability in Microsoft Purview (Information Protection, DLP, Records Management) and Microsoft 365 security/compliance architecture.
• Experience with data classification frameworks, control design, and regulatory alignment (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI‑DSS).
• PowerShell scripting for automation and reporting.
• Familiarity with Copilot/AI data risk considerations and emerging security controls.
• Strong client‑facing presence and communication; able to translate technical concepts for non‑technical stakeholders.
• Ownership mindset and accountability for delivery outcomes; effective prioritization and problem‑solving under pressure.
• Coaching and mentoring capabilities.

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 reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below. We anticipate this job posting will be posted on 4/29/2026 and open for at least 30 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 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 Washington $115,200 to $136,800 . At Avanade, we advance the world through the power of people and Microsoft. Join us to shape your skills and the future with bold ideas and innovative solutions. Our partnership with Microsoft and Accenture empowers you to unlock your full potential. Working at Avanade offers the chance to build a career path that suits your skills and interests and the freedom to be your authentic self. We are committed to your growth, well‑being, and success. This is where passion meets opportunity, technology meets humanity, and every challenge is a chance to make a genuine impact on colleagues, clients, and communities. Together, we do what matters.