Overview
At Avanade, cyber security managers are innovators and challengers of the status quo. If you're an experienced Data Protection Manager, who can help our clients solve complex Data Protection business challenges, this might be the perfect opportunity for you. In a client‐facing consulting role, you will work on exciting projects that transform our client's Data Protection solutions through the design and implementation of predominantly Microsoft Data Protection technologies, with a focus on the Microsoft 365 security capabilities. 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 Data Protection space. Together, let's transform cyber security.
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, data loss prevention and inside risk management; Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Identity and Cloud Apps; and Microsoft Defender for Cloud for cloud security posture management.
* Develop and maintain data classification, labelling 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.
Skills & Experience
* 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 (Privacy Act 1988, GDPR, CCPA, DPA2018, ISO27001, 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‐401, SC‐200, AZ‐500, CISSP, CIPP/E, AI‐specific certs) are highly desirable.
* Ideally, you would have had experience working on the Microsoft platform; we can provide focused training to the right candidates who demonstrate passion, experience and thought leadership in this space.
* Proven experience of Microsoft Purview information protection and data classification infrastructures and techniques for classifying unstructured and structured data both on‐premises and in the cloud.
* Proven experience of Data Loss Prevention technologies across endpoints, email and the internet, including Microsoft Purview.
* Proven experience securing Microsoft 365, leveraging Microsoft Secure Score with a deep understanding of the security capabilities of Microsoft365.
* Proven experience in techniques and approaches toward the protection of data stored in databases and applications.
* Deep expertise in data confidentiality and data integrity principles.
* Deep expertise of business, privacy, security and compliance challenges surrounding Data Protection, including researching and understanding data privacy requirements.
* A keen interest in Cyber Security, maintaining a good understanding of industry capabilities, and developing your own cyber experience for career progression.
* Awareness of emerging technologies in the Data Protection space.
About You
* Experience in consulting and advisory discussions with clients and other consulting firms.
* Experience in owning the design and implementation of technology solutions.
* Subject‐matter expert with experience working on the Microsoft platform.
* Experience managing deliverables and being responsible for delivering against critical milestones.
* Ability to collaborate within a large global organisation.
* Experience implementing work plans for assigned projects, programs and clients against established operational objectives.
* Seen as a role model and acting as a leader.
* May possess one or more certifications.
* Australian citizenship is required, and candidates must be eligible to obtain security clearance (existing clearance is preferred but not mandatory).
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