Senior Data Protection Analyst

Avanade

Data Protection Sr. Analyst supporting Avanade clients with data protection and compliance initiatives.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois, Montana, Pennsylvania, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $84,800 - $110,200 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support client engagements focused on data protection, data governance, and compliance initiatives.
Assist with configuration and administration of Microsoft Purview capabilities (e.g., sensitivity labels/encryption, DLP policies, data classification/discovery, Insider Risk Management).
Participate in requirements gathering, workshops, and documentation efforts.
Execute assigned tasks within project plans and contribute to on-time, high-quality delivery.
Develop technical documentation, configuration guides, and client-ready deliverables.
Actively pursue learning, certifications, and hands-on experience in data protection technologies.
Contribute to emerging areas such as AI and agentic AI security, under guidance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of relevant experience.
Degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Exposure to Microsoft 365 or Azure environments preferred.
Prior internship, academic project, or entry-level experience in security or compliance is a plus.
Microsoft security-related certifications strongly preferred (e.g., SC-900, AB-900, AI-901).

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
life
long-term disability coverage
401(k) plan
bonus opportunities
paid holidays
paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

data protectiondata governancecomplianceMicrosoft Purviewsensitivity labelsencryptionDLP policiesdata classificationdata discoveryInsider Risk Management

Soft Skills

requirements gatheringdocumentationproject managementhigh-quality deliverytechnical documentationclient communicationlearninghands-on experience

Certifications

SC-900AB-900AI-901