Data Protection, Manager

Job description

As a Data Protection Manager, 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). . Qualifications 7+ years of relevant experience. 2+ years consulting 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 reasonable 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 10 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 $150,400 to $178,600 Cleveland $139,200 to $165,300 Colorado $139,200 to $165,300 District of Columbia $155,200 to $184,300 Illinois $150,400 to $178,600 Maryland $155,200 to $184,300 Maine $139,200 to $165,300 Massachusetts $155,200 to $184,300 Minnesota $150,400 to $178,600 New York $164,800 to $195,700 New Jersey $150,400 to $178,600 Virginia $139,200 to $165,300 Washington $155,200 to $184,300 .