Data Protection, Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan

Bonus Opportunities

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Avanade, a leader in data protection and governance, is seeking a Data Protection Manager in Chicago. You will lead client engagements, design Microsoft Purview solutions, and guide teams through complex security initiatives.

You’ll own solution design, mentor Analysts, and contribute to planning, risk management, and proposals. This role emphasizes hands-on delivery, scalable controls, and awareness of emerging AI security considerations.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience in data protection or security.
• 2+ years of 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 preferred (e.g., SC‑401, SC‑300, SC‑200, AZ‑500).

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‑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

Data protection

Data governance

Project leadership

Client engagement

Security/compliance

Tools

Microsoft Purview

Purview DSPM

DLP policies

Security Copilot

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.

See more information on our benefits here: U.S. Employee Benefits | Avanade

Role Location Annual Salary Range

• California $150,400 to $178,600
• Cleveland $139,200 to $165,300
• Colorado $139,200 to $165,300
• District of Columbia $155,200 to $184,300
• Illinois $150,400 to $178,600
• Maryland $155,200 to $184,300
• Maine $139,200 to $165,300
• Massachusetts $155,200 to $184,300
• Minnesota $150,400 to $178,600
• New York $164,800 to $195,700
• New Jersey $150,400 to $178,600
• Virginia $139,200 to $165,300
• Washington $155,200 to $184,300