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Consultant, Data Protection

AT Avanade
Avanade

Consultant, Data Protection

Ottawa, Canada

At Avanade, cybersecurity consultants are innovators, risk-takers, and challengers of the status quo. If you're an experienced Data Protection Consultant, who can help our clients solve complex Data Protection business challenges, this might be the perfect opportunity for you.

Come join us
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 Security space. Together, let's transform cybersecurity.

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What you'll do

• Designing, building, and deploying solutions of Microsoft Endpoint Manager/Microsoft Intune for use of managing device types across iOS, Android and Windows Devices
• Secure Office 365 by leveraging Microsoft Secure Score
• Understand Microsoft Information Protection with data classification infrastructures and techniques to classify data both on-premises and in the cloud
• Work with Data Loss Prevention technologies across endpoints
• Deeply understand the underlying Identity and Access management solutions required to operate Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Threat Protection capabilities
• Work independently, with occasional validation of work efforts against strategic and operational objectives

Skills and experiences

• Data Lifecycle Stages (DLP)

• DLP Risk, Limitations, and Considerations (DLP)

• Data Discovery & Classification (DLP)

• Microsoft Purview

• Labeling (AIP/MIP)

• Authentication (AIP/MIP)

• DLP Templates (DLP)

• Azure Rights Management (AIP)

• Configuring custom DLP Policies (DLP)

• Intune (MAM specifically)

• Windows 10/11

• Microsoft Azure Active Directory

• Connecting Apps (MCAS)

• Managing Alerts (MCAS)

• Integration point understanding:

o Azure Active Directory

o Conditional Access

o Sentinel

• Azure App Configuration (MCAS)

• Cloud Storage Apps (MCAS)

• Cloud App Alerts (MCAS)

• Desired SC-400 -Microsoft Certified: Information and Protection and Compliance Administrator Associate

About you
Characteristics that can spell success for this role
• Experience in consulting and advisory discussions with clients and other consulting firms
• You are a Subject matter expert, who has experience working on the Microsoft platform
• Ability to collaborate within a large global organization
• You have implemented work plans for assigned projects, programs and clients against established operational objectives
• You are seen as a role model and act as a leader
• You may possess one or more certifications

Enjoy your career
Some of the best things about working at Avanade
• Opportunity to work for Microsoft's Global Alliance Partner of the Year (14 years in a row), with exceptional development and training (minimum 80 hours per year for training and paid certifications)
• Real-time access to technical and skilled resources globally
• Dedicated career advisor to encourage your growth
• Engaged and helpful coworkers genuinely interested in you

Find out more about some of our benefits [1] https://www.avanade.com/en-gb/career/benefits

A great place to work
As you bring your skills and abilities to Avanade, you'll get distinctive experiences, limitless learning, and ambitious growth in return. As we continue to build our diverse and inclusive culture, we become even more innovative and creative, helping us better serve our clients and our communities. You'll join a community of smart, supportive collaborators to lift, mentor, and guide you, but to also lean on your expertise. You get a company purpose-built for business-critical, leading-edge technology solutions, committed to improving the way humans work, interact, and live. It's all here, so take a closer look!

We work hard to provide an inclusive, diverse culture with a deep sense of belonging for all our employees. Visit our [2] https://www.avanade.com/en-us/about-avanade/inclusion-and-diversity here.

Create a future for our people that focuses on
• Expanding your thinking
• Experimenting courageously
• Learning and pivoting

Inspire greatness in our people by
• Empowering every voice
• Encouraging boldness
• Celebrating progress

Accelerate the impact of our people by
• Amazing the client
• Prioritizing what matters
• Acting as one

Learn more
To learn more about the types of projects our Security team works on check out these case studies:

[3] https://www.avanade.com/en/blogs/techs-and-specs/security/zero-trust-model

[4] https://www.avanade.com/en/clients/keha-centre-microsoft-azure-e5

Interested in knowing what's going on inside Avanade? Check out our blogs:

[5] https://www.avanade.com/en/blogs/avanade-insights

[6] https://www.avanade.com/en/blogs/inside-avanade

References

Visible links
1. https://www.avanade.com/en-gb/career/benefits
2. https://www.avanade.com/en-us/about-avanade/inclusion-and-diversity
3. https://www.avanade.com/en/blogs/techs-and-specs/security/zero-trust-model
4. https://www.avanade.com/en/clients/keha-centre-microsoft-azure-e5
5. https://www.avanade.com/en/blogs/avanade-insights
6. https://www.avanade.com/en/blogs/inside-avanade

Client-provided location(s): Ottawa, ON, Canada; Vancouver, BC, Canada; Toronto, ON, Canada
Job ID: Avanade2-7411
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Holiday Events
    • Commuter Benefits Program
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Leadership Training Program
    • Mentor Program
    • Internship Program
    • Professional Coaching
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Latinx founded/led
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Unconscious Bias Training