Avanade Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
Overview
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 projects that transform our client’s Cyber Defense strategy and operations through the design and implementation of predominantly Microsoft Threat Protection technologies. You will work for both Avanade and Accenture clients, ranging from medium to large global enterprise clients.
Responsibilities
* Design and implement Zero Trust architectures using Microsoft security solutions, focusing on data protection.
* Lead deployment and configuration of Microsoft Purview (data governance, compliance, information protection, Insider Risk, DLP).
* Manage Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Identity, and Cloud Apps; Defender for Cloud for cloud security posture management.
* Develop and maintain data classification, labeling, and retention policies; implement DSPM strategies for AI systems.
* Conduct data protection risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies.
* Provide guidance on compliance frameworks, data lifecycle management, and privacy controls; support security workshops and governance activities.
* Provide technical guidance and training to internal teams on Microsoft security tools; stay current with emerging threats and product updates.
* Work independently with occasional validation 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.
* Certifications (e.g., SC-400, SC-200, AZ-500, CISSP, CIPP/E) are highly desirable.
About You
* Experience in consulting and advisory discussions with clients and other firms.
* Experience owning the design and implementation of technology solutions; subject matter expert on the Microsoft platform.
* Experience managing deliverables and meeting critical milestones; ability to collaborate within a large global organization.
* Ability to develop work plans for projects and clients and act as a leader.
* One or more relevant certifications is a plus.
What You'll Do
As a member of Avanade’s security practice, you will work for both Avanade and Accenture clients, ranging from medium to large global enterprises. You will contribute to the global Avanade security offerings and may publish blogs and articles. Opportunities for innovation, training, and development are encouraged to stay at the cutting edge of Microsoft Security technology.
This role offers a path to leadership in the Data Protection space, delivering global Data Protection solutions and gaining experience across Microsoft’s Security, Compliance, and Identity ecosystem.
Learn more
Avanade is a leading global provider of digital, cloud, AI and advisory services within the Microsoft ecosystem. For more information on projects and case studies, see the Avanade blogs and insights pages.
Location
Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
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