Data Protection, Manager

1026 Avanade Inc. Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Avanade is seeking a Data Protection Manager to lead data protection and governance initiatives for clients. You will guide teams, own outcomes, and shape scalable Microsoft‑based security solutions while mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities include designing Purview-based controls, performing threat mapping, and driving client workshops. Strong consulting experience and relevant certifications are highly preferred.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience.
• 2+ years consulting 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 certifications strongly preferred (e.g., SC-401, SC-300, SC-200, AZ-500, MS-102, SC-100).

Responsibilities

• 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‑prem 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

Lead client engagements

Microsoft Purview

Threat mapping

Mentorship

Security consulting

Job description

As a Data Protection Manager, 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).

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience.
• 2+ years consulting 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).

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 8/10/2026 and open for at least 10 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.
• Annual Salary Range California $150,400 to $178,600
• Annual Salary Range Cleveland $139,200 to $165,300
• Annual Salary Range Colorado $139,200 to $165,300
• Annual Salary Range District of Columbia $155,200 to $184,300
• Annual Salary Range Illinois $150,400 to $178,600
• Annual Salary Range Maryland $155,200 to $184,300
• Annual Salary Range Maine $139,200 to $165,300
• Annual Salary Range Massachusetts $155,200 to $184,300
• Annual Salary Range Minnesota $150,400 to $178,600
• Annual Salary Range New York $164,800 to $195,700
• Annual Salary Range New Jersey $150,400 to $178,600
• Annual Salary Range Virginia $139,200 to $165,300
• Annual Salary Range Washington $155,200 to $184,300

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.