Overview
At Avanade, cybersecurity consultants are innovators and challengers of the status quo. If you’re an experienced Cyber Defense consultant, who can help our clients solve complex Cyber Defense business challenges, this might be the perfect opportunity for you.
In a client-facing consultancy role, you will work on exciting projects that transform our client’s Cyber Defense strategy and operations through the design and implementation of predominantly Microsoft Threat Protection technologies. As a member of our security practice, you will work for both Avanade and Accenture clients, ranging from medium to large global enterprise clients. Join a curious and diverse team that’s passionate about next-gen tech and establish yourself as a Leader in the Cyber Defense space. Together, let’s transform cybersecurity.
Skills and experiences and the accompanying responsibilities form the core of this role.
Responsibilities
* Work with Avanade customers to design and implement Zero Trust architectures using Microsoft security solutions, focusing on data protection.
* Lead the deployment and configuration of: Microsoft Purview for data governance, compliance, information protection, Insider Risk and Data Loss Prevention; Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Identity, and Cloud Apps; Microsoft Defender for Cloud for cloud security posture management.
* Develop and maintain data classification, labeling, and retention policies.
* Develop and implement DSPM strategies for AI systems, ensuring secure data flows, model integrity, and privacy compliance.
* Conduct data protection risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies.
* Support security workshops, discovery sessions, and technical governance activities.
* Provide guidance on compliance frameworks, data lifecycle management, and privacy controls.
* Provide technical guidance and training to internal teams on Microsoft security tools.
* Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and Microsoft product updates.
* Work independently, with occasional validation of work efforts against strategic and operational objectives.
Qualifications
* Proven experience with Microsoft Security technologies including Microsoft Purview, Defender, Sentinel, and Entra ID.
* Hands-on experience with DLP policy design, migration and refinement.
* Strong understanding of data protection regulations (e.g. GDPR, DPA 2018, ISO 27001, NIST, EU AI Act).
* Familiarity with AI security concepts, including DSPM, model governance, and data lineage.
* Understanding of Zero Trust architecture and cloud-native security controls.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Relevant certifications (e.g., SC-400, SC-200, AZ-500, CISSP, CIPP/E, AI-specific certs) are highly desirable.
About You
* Experience in consulting and advisory discussions with clients and other consulting firms.
* Experience in owning the design and implementation of technology solutions.
* You are a Subject matter expert, who has experience working on the Microsoft platform.
* Experience managing deliverables and being responsible for delivering against critical milestones.
* Ability to collaborate within a large global organization.
* You have implemented work plans for assigned projects, programs and clients against established operational objectives.
* You are seen as a role model and act as a leader.
* You may possess one or more certifications.
What You’ll Do
* As a member of Avanade’s security practice, you will work for both Avanade and Accenture clients, ranging in size from medium to large global enterprise. You will help shape global Avanade security offerings and demonstrate thought-leadership by producing blogs and articles.
* Contribute to innovation, training, and development to stay at the cutting edge of Microsoft Security technology and our vendor solutions.
* Lead the delivery of large and global Data Protection solutions and gain experience across Microsoft’s broader Security, Compliance, and Identity ecosystem.
* Work with Avanade customers to design and implement Zero Trust architectures using Microsoft security solutions, focusing on data protection.
* Lead the deployment and configuration of Microsoft Purview, Defender, Cloud Apps, and related data governance and security tooling.
* Develop and implement DSPM strategies for AI systems, ensuring secure data flows, model integrity, and privacy compliance.
* Conduct data protection risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies.
* Provide guidance on compliance frameworks, data lifecycle management, and privacy controls.
* Provide technical guidance and training to internal teams on Microsoft security tools.
* Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and Microsoft product updates.
* Work independently, with occasional validation of work efforts against strategic and operational objectives.
Learn more
Avanade is the leading global provider of digital, cloud, AI and advisory services, industry solutions and design-led experiences across the Microsoft ecosystem. Founded in 2000 as a joint venture between Accenture LLP and Microsoft Corporation, Avanade has more certifications, Gold-level competencies and most valued professionals (MVPs) than any other Microsoft partner. Our 60,000 professionals in 26 countries innovate responsibly to make a genuine human impact for our clients, their employees and their customers.
To learn more about the types of projects our Security team works on check out these case studies and blogs:
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EEO and Benefits
We work hard to provide an inclusive, diverse culture with a deep sense of belonging for all our employees. Avanade believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants, or job seekers because of their race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or any other protected status as defined by law.
Enjoy your career — some of the best things about working at Avanade include opportunities for development and training (minimum 80 hours per year for training and paid certifications), real-time access to technical resources globally, and a dedicated career advisor. Find out more about our benefits and culture on our Inclusion & Diversity page.
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology; Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting
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