Data Protection Consultant

Avanade

Data Protection Consultant leading data protection and governance solutions for Avanade clients. Guiding clients through security and compliance initiatives with technical expertise and project management.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeOverland Park • Kansas, Montana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $112,000 - $145,350 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing Microsoft Purview solutions, focusing on data protection and governance while leading client engagements and mentoring teams. Proficient in threat mapping, gap analysis, and delivering security solutions in enterprise environments.

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Microsoft Purview Solutions DesignData Protection and GovernanceThreat Mapping and Gap AnalysisMicrosoft Security CertificationsTeam Leadership and Mentorship

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Hard Skills

Data Lifecycle ControlsSensitivity Labeling StrategiesAdvanced DLP PoliciesConfiguration ManagementTechnical Documentation

Soft Skills

Client EngagementStakeholder CommunicationFacilitation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft PurviewSecurity Copilot

Certifications & Qualifications

SC-401SC-300SC-200AZ-500MS-102SC-100

Industry Keywords

Data GovernanceData ProtectionSecurity SolutionsCompliance SolutionsEnterprise Environment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Life coverage
Long-term disability coverage
401(k) plan
Bonus opportunities
Paid holidays
Paid time off