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Security AV
United Kingdom
Summary
At Avanade, cybersecurity consultants are innovators 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.
Come join us
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.
As a member of Avanade’s security practice, you will be in a unique position to work for both Avanade and Accenture clients, ranging in size from medium to large global enterprise clients. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the entire Avanade organization by being a collaborative and knowledge-sharing individual, with the real opportunity to help shape the global Avanade security offerings as well as demonstrating your thought-leadership by producing blogs and articles for your region and for Avanade.com. We actively encourage and provide opportunity to undertake innovation, training, and development to ensure you are always at the cutting-edge Microsoft Security technology and our vendor solutions.
This is a fantastic opportunity to establish yourself as a leader in the Data Protection space. You will learn how to deliver and solution large and global Data Protections solutions, as well as gain the knowledge and experience of Microsoft’s broader Security, Compliance, and Identity (SCI) ecosystem, which is already recognized as a world-leading integrated security platform.
You will:
Work with Avanade customers to design and implement Zero Trust architectures using Microsoft security solutions, focusing on data protection.
Lead the deployment and configuration of:
Microsoft Purview for data governance, compliance, information protection, Insider Risk and Data Loss Prevention
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Identity, and Cloud Apps
Microsoft Defender for Cloud for cloud security posture management
Develop and maintain data classification, labeling, and retention policies.
Develop and implement DSPM strategies for AI systems, ensuring secure data flows, model integrity, and privacy compliance.
Conduct data protection risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies.
Support security workshops, discovery sessions, and technical governance activities
Provide guidance on compliance frameworks, data lifecycle management, and privacy controls
Provide technical guidance and training to internal teams on Microsoft security tools.
Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and Microsoft product updates.
Work independently, with occasional validation of work efforts against strategic and operational objectives
Characteristics that can spell success for this role
- Experience in consulting and advisory discussions with clients and other consulting firms
- Experience in owning the design and implementation of technology solutions.
- You are a Subject matter expert, who has experience working on the Microsoft platform
- Experience managing deliverables and being responsible for delivering against critical milestones.
- 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
Security AV
United Kingdom
Microsoft Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst – T2 & T3
(Security Clearance Required)
Preferred Location - Newcastle
Job Description
The SOC Analyst Team operates as a next‑generation, intelligence‑led Security Operations function, designed to deliver high‑quality, scalable 24×7 security monitoring and response.
All SOC analysts participate in a 24×7 shift model, ensuring uninterrupted service coverage, while also contributing to detection improvement, automation feedback, and service optimisation when operational demand allows.
Tier 2 – SOC Analyst
Technology Primary – Microsoft Sentinel & Service Now.
Role Purpose
Tier 2 SOC Analysts represent the primary human analysis function, responsible for investigating escalated alerts and incidents that require human judgement, contextual understanding, and analytical depth.
Key Responsibilities
Perform deep investigation of escalated alerts and incidents from automated Tier 1 workflows
Validate threats, scope impact, and determine severity using contextual analysis
Investigate across multiple data sources, including:
SIEM
EDR / XDR
Identity and authentication telemetry
Cloud and SaaS platforms
Coordinate and execute response actions in line with:
Defined playbooks
Client‑specific requirements
Incident response procedures
Maintain clear, high‑quality investigation documentation and handover notes
Operational Expectations
Operate as part of a 24×7 shift rota
Maintain accountability for investigation accuracy and quality
Escalate complex or ambiguous cases to Tier 3 appropriately
Provide structured feedback into:
Detection tuning
Alert quality improvements
Automation optimisation
Continuous Improvement Contributions
When operational demand allows, Tier 2 analysts are expected to contribute insight time to platform improvement activities, supporting the Platform Automation Lead through:
Identification of repeatable investigation patterns
Feedback on automation opportunities
Playbook refinement and improvement
Detection logic tuning recommendations
Software Engineering AV
United Kingdom
Responsibilities
Contribute to technology and digital transformation projects.
Assist in preparing client presentations and proposals.
Conduct research and analysis on IT and technology trends.
Work with senior team members to analyse business practices and identify technology‑driven improvement opportunities.
Assist in developing and maintaining software features under guidance
Write clean, well-structured code following best practices
Test, debug, and fix simple issues in applications
Support project delivery across the software development lifecycle
Use version control (e.g., Git) and collaborate with team members
Contribute to documentation for code and systems
Gain experience with development tools, frameworks, and cloud platforms
Continuously learn and build skills in programming and software engineering
Expected tools/tech responsibilities
Develop and support applications using Python and C#
Work with SQL to manage and query data
Use Git for version control and team collaboration
Apply core software engineering principles (clean code, debugging)
Support DevOps processes including build, testing, and deployment
Gain hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and cloud technologies
Assist with automation and scripting tasks
Essential Skills
Passion for technology & digital innovation.
Motivation for a career in technology consulting.
Curiosity about Data & AI, Cloud, Software Engineering, or Cybersecurity.
Basic interest/experience in Python, SQL, C#, automation, or software development.
Familiarity or willingness to learn Git, DevOps, engineering principles.
Desire to train on Microsoft Azure or existing Microsoft certification.
Interest in cloud platforms (Azure preferred).
Communication skills (written & spoken English).
Analytical thinking and problem‑solving.
Teamwork and collaboration.
Beneficial Experience
Basic Python / SQL / C# / automation.
Knowledge of Data Engineering, AI, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, IAM, or Cloud Security.
Awareness of Agile/Scrum.
Interest or experience with Azure, AWS, or GCP.
Version control or DevOps exposure.
Software Engineering AV
United Kingdom
Introduction:
Unlock the potential of Microsoft 365 Copilot as a visionary engineer, transforming challenges into cutting-edge solutions. Embrace continuous learning and collaborate with global teams to shape the future of technology-driven excellence. Join us at Avanade, where creativity, innovation, and career growth thrive.
Key Responsibilities:
Use experience of client facing engagements to build a positive project relationship, run workshops and lead clients to success.
Design and develop Power Platform, Microsoft Copilot Studio agents, Teams Toolkit Agents to meet client requirements.
Lead a team of experts to work together to drive success in delivering solutions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams under challenging circumstances to deliver high-quality solutions.
Demonstrate expertise in the Power Platform suite of products and Microsoft 365 Copilot.
Translate business requirements into technical solutions using Microsoft 365 products.
Share practices for Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio and extensibility knowledge with global Avanade team members.
Manage task backlog for continuous improvement of client solutions and contribute to solution estimates