Data Protection Consultant

Dormont Manufacturing Co; 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. You’ll bring hands-on technical expertise, own project outcomes, and mentor junior team members through complex security and compliance initiatives.

You’ll design and implement Microsoft Purview solutions, perform threat mapping across structured and unstructured data, and translate requirements into scalable Microsoft-based controls.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience delivering security or compliance solutions.
• 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).
• Strong client-facing presence and ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead or co-lead client engagements focused on data protection and data governance.
• Design and implement Microsoft Purview solutions and data protection controls.
• Perform threat mapping and gap analysis across data environments.
• Facilitate client workshops and translate requirements into scalable Microsoft-based solutions.
• Own solution design decisions, configuration, and documentation.
• Provide technical mentorship to Analysts and Senior Analysts; lead small teams.
• Contribute to estimations, delivery planning, and risk management.
• Support solutioning efforts, proposals, and internal capability development.

Skills

Client-facing

Leadership

Regulatory alignment

Data protection

Tools

PowerShell

Microsoft Purview

Microsoft 365 security

Job description

Overview

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).

Requirements

• 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 3 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