Governance, Risk

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.
Skills and experiences
- Proven experience (at least 2 years) in designing and implementing Security Governance, Risk and Compliance solutions.
- You will deliver throughout the project lifecycle hence is its important you are comfortable with performing discovery, analysis, design, build, test and deployment of Security Compliance and Governance Solutions.
- Experience in conducting Governance, Compliance and/or Cloud Security assessments to establish current maturity and future state target operating models.
- Development and implementation of security policies against best-practices or industry regulations.
About you
- Security Risk Management
- Data Governance
- Data Retention Management
- Data Loss Prevention and Classification
- Data Lifecycle Management
- E-Discovery and Advanced E-Discovery
- Security Standards such as PCI DSS, FCA Regulations, ISO27001/2, NIST etc.
- Security by Design
What you'll do
As a Governance, Risk & Compliance Security Consultant, you will be working on some of the largest and leading-edge projects. This role is a customer facing and you will play an active role in transforming our client’s Security Compliance and Governance platforms through designing and implementing of GRC technologies and aiding the business in changing business process across HR, Security, and IT to adopt the many benefits of Compliance and Governance Solutioning. You are comfortable meeting clients and leading workshops across Human Resources, Information Technology, Security and Application Owners. Furthermore, you are comfortable in managing workstreams and delivering value to clients whilst meeting project deliverables and timelines. This is a fantastic opportunity to head up and grow the Compliance and Governance Business inside Avanade with significant career progression.
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 8 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
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 [1] Inclusion and Diversity page.
- 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
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