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 RangeCalifornia $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
