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Chicago, Illinois, United States
Hybrid
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.
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).
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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
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