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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.\nIn 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.\nJoin 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.\nKey Responsibilities\nAs a member of Avanade’s security practice, you will be in a unique position to work for both Avanade and Accenture clients, ranging in size from medium to large global enterprise clients. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the entire Avanade organisation by being a collaborative and knowledge-sharing individual, with the real opportunity to help shape the global Avanade security offerings as well as demonstrating your thought-leadership by producing blogs and articles for your region and for Avanade.com. We actively encourage and provide opportunity to undertake innovation, training, and development to ensure you are always at the cutting-edge Microsoft Security technology and our vendor solutions.This is a fantastic opportunity to establish yourself as a leader in the Data Protection space. You will learn how to deliver and solution large and global Data Protection solutions, as well as gain the knowledge and experience of Microsoft’s broader Security, Compliance, and Identity (SCI) ecosystem, which is already recognised as a world-leading integrated security platform.\nYou will:\nWork with Avanade customers to design and implement Zero Trust architectures using Microsoft security solutions, focusing on data protection.\n\nLead the deployment and configuration of:\n\nMicrosoft Purview for data governance, compliance, Information Protection, Data Loss Prevention and Inside Risk Management\n\nMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint, Identity, and Cloud Apps\n\nMicrosoft Defender for Cloud for cloud security posture management\n\nDevelop and maintain data classification, labelling, and retention policies.\n\nDevelop and implement DSPM strategies for AI systems, ensuring secure data flows, model integrity, and privacy compliance.\n\nConduct data protection risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies.\n\nSupport security workshops, discovery sessions, and technical governance activities\n\nProvide guidance on compliance frameworks, data lifecycle management, and privacy controls\n\nProvide technical guidance and training to internal teams on Microsoft security tools.\n\nStay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and Microsoft product updates.\n\nWork independently, with occasional validation of work efforts against strategic and operational objectives\n\n.\nSkills & Experience\nProven experience with Microsoft Security technologies including Microsoft Purview, Defender, Sentinel, and Entra ID.\n\nHands-on experience with DLP policy design, migration and refinement\n\nStrong understanding of data protection regulations (e.g. Privacy Act 1988, GDPR, CCPA, DPA 2018, ISO 27001, NIST, EU AI Act).\n\nFamiliarity with AI security concepts, including DSPM, model governance, and data lineage.\n\nUnderstanding of Zero Trust architecture and cloud-native security controls.\n\nExcellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.\n\nRelevant certifications (e.g., SC-401, SC-200, AZ-500, CISSP, CIPP/E, AI-specific certs) are highly desirable.\n\nIdeally, you would have had experience working on the Microsoft platform, however we can provide focused training to the right candidates who can demonstrate their passion, experience and thought leadership in this space.\nTo hit the ground running, your skills may include:\nProven experience of Microsoft Purview Information Protection and with data classification infrastructures and techniques to classifying unstructured and structured data both on-premises and in the cloud.\n\nProven experience of Data Loss Prevention technologies across endpoints, email and the internet, including Microsoft Purview.\n\nProven experience securing Microsoft 365, leveraging Microsoft Secure Score with a deep understanding of the security capabilities of Microsoft 365.\n\nProven experience in techniques and approaches towards the protection of data stored in databases and applications.\n\nDeep expertise in data confidentiality and data integrity principles.\n\nDeep expertise of business, privacy, security, and compliance challenges surrounding Data\n\nProtection, including being able to research and understand data privacy requirements.\n\nA keen interest in Cyber Security, maintaining a good understanding of capabilities across the industry, and in developing their own Cyber experience to continue progression.\n\nWith an eye to the future, you are aware of emerging technologies in the Data Protection space.\n\nAbout you\nExperience in consulting and advisory discussions with clients and other consulting firms\n\nExperience in owning the design and implementation of technology solutions\n\nYou are a subject matter expert, who has experience working on the Microsoft platform\n\nExperience managing deliverables and being responsible for delivering against critical milestones\n\nAbility to collaborate within a large global organisation\n\nYou have implemented work plans for assigned projects, programs and clients against established operational objectives\n\nYou are seen as a role model and act as a leader\n\nYou may possess one or more certifications\n\n* Australian citizenship is required, and candidates must be eligible to obtain security clearance. 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