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Avanade

Future Opportunity, Cyber Defense Consultant

Denver, CO

RECRUITING FOR THE FUTURE

This posting is for a future job opportunity.

To support the needs of our clients, Avanade is actively recruiting and interviewing for the role outlined below, as we continue to build on another year of growth in our business. Now, with more than 60,000 employees around the globe, we are positioning our organization to effectively prepare for the future. What does this mean for you? We encourage you to apply and interview for this role without the need to decide now. This allows you to connect with leaders and hiring managers at a pace that works for you and when roles become available, you will be the first know.

Are you ready to tackle some of the biggest challenges in cybersecurity?

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

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About the Role in Our Security Practice:

In a client-facing consultancy role, you will work on exciting projects that transform our client's Cyber Defense strategy and operations through the design and implementation of predominantly Microsoft Threat Protection technologies. 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 Cyber Defense space. Together, let's transform cybersecurity.

About You:

You are a Cyber Defense Consultant interested in joining our security practice, and are:
• Experienced in consulting and advisory discussions with clients and other consulting firms.
• Talented in designing and implementing technology solutions.
• Experienced in working with or leading medium to large teams.
• Able to collaborate within a large global organization.

What We Need:

We are vendor agnostic. However, experience working on the Microsoft platform is preferred along with:
• Proven experience in the design and implementation of Anti-Virus and Endpoint Detection and Response solutions to detect and response to cyber incidents.
• Experience protecting email, instant messaging, and collaboration platforms from malicious attacks such as Phishing, Spear Phishing, Business Email Compromise and identity theft
• Understanding of user and entity behavioral analytics and how these can be used to defend against identity compromise.
• Proven experience of security, incident and event management solutions, their design, implementation, and integration into Security Operations. Azure Sentinel experience is of particular interest. Associate level certification, AZ-500, SC-300, SC-200 or MS-500.
• Relevant experience performing threat hunting across endpoints, identities, networking, cloud and collaboration platforms. Defender for Endpoint is required.
• A good understanding of threat modelling, risk and how to mitigate the risks concerning applications, both from internal and external threat factors.

Our Benefits:
• Opportunity to work for Microsoft's Global Alliance Partner of the Year (17 of the last 22 years)
• Exceptional development and training to help you understand Microsoft's broader Security, Compliance, and Identity (SCI) ecosystem with a minimum 80 hours/year of training and paid certifications
• Avanade University - real-time access to technical and skilled resources globally
• Dedicated career adviser to encourage your progression
• Reward and recognition program
• Full benefits package including medical coverage, income protection policy, extended benefits, bonus program, generous retirement plan, and much more.

Compensation for roles at Avanade varies depending on a wide array of factors including but 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 in California, Colorado, and Washington as set forth below and https://www.avanade.com/en/career/benefits

Washington: (Range $128,000 to $135,000)

California: (Range $128,000 to $135,000)

Colorado (Range $110,000 to $117,000)

Client-provided location(s): Denver, CO, USA
Job ID: avanade-1685446681
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
  • Work Flexibility

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

    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

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

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

    • Leadership Training Program
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Woman founded/led
    • Black founded/led
    • Latinx founded/led
    • Asian founded/led
    • LGBTQ+ founded/led
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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