Posted:
8/10/2026, 12:29:58 AM
Location(s):
Florham Park, New Jersey, United States ⋅ Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States ⋅ Missouri, United States ⋅ Colorado, United States ⋅ San Jose, California, United States ⋅ Portland, Oregon, United States ⋅ Indianapolis, Indiana, United States ⋅ Los Angeles, California, United States ⋅ San Antonio, Texas, United States ⋅ Nashville, Tennessee, United States ⋅ Georgia, United States ⋅ North Carolina, United States ⋅ Kansas City, Missouri, United States ⋅ District of Columbia, United States ⋅ Seattle, Washington, United States ⋅ Austin, Texas, United States ⋅ Oregon, United States ⋅ Washington, United States ⋅ Charlotte, North Carolina, United States ⋅ Pennsylvania, United States ⋅ Maryland, United States ⋅ Overland Park, Kansas, United States ⋅ Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States ⋅ Orlando, Florida, United States ⋅ Florida, United States ⋅ Indiana, United States ⋅ Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States ⋅ Durham, North Carolina, United States ⋅ Kansas, United States ⋅ Columbus, Ohio, United States ⋅ Miami, Florida, United States ⋅ Tennessee, United States ⋅ San Diego, California, United States ⋅ Ohio, United States ⋅ Washington, District of Columbia, United States ⋅ San Francisco, California, United States ⋅ Baltimore, Maryland, United States ⋅ Chicago, Illinois, United States ⋅ Texas, United States ⋅ Tampa, Florida, United States ⋅ New Jersey, United States ⋅ New York, New York, United States ⋅ Minnesota, United States ⋅ Cleveland, Ohio, United States ⋅ Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States ⋅ Dallas, Texas, United States ⋅ Illinois, United States ⋅ Saint Louis, Missouri, United States ⋅ California, United States ⋅ Denver, Colorado, United States ⋅ Sacramento, California, United States ⋅ Irving, Texas, United States ⋅ New York, United States ⋅ Houston, Texas, United States ⋅ Cincinnati, Ohio, United States ⋅ Raleigh, North Carolina, United States ⋅ Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Consulting ⋅ IT & Security
Workplace Type:
Hybrid
Pay:
$112k–$133k/yr
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).
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Qualifications
· 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).
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 reason
able 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 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
Colorado $100,000 to $118,750
Maine $100,000 to $118,750
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
Virginia $100,000 to $118,750
Washington $115,200 to $136,800
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Website: https://www.avanade.com/
Headquarter Location: Seattle, Washington, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 2000
IPO Status: Private
Last Funding Type: None
Industries: Business Intelligence ⋅ Consulting ⋅ Enterprise Software ⋅ Information Technology ⋅ Management Consulting ⋅ Professional Services
Visa Sponsorship: Sponsors work visas