Secure AI Architect -- Microsoft Copilot & AI SecurityProject Type: Contract / Project-BasedDuration: 6 monthsStart Date: ASAPWork Model: Fully remote -- candidates can work from anywhere in EuropeLanguage: Spanish proficiency mandatoryExperience: 10 yearsPosition: Secure AI ArchitectRole OverviewWe are looking for an experienced Secure AI Architect with deep expertise across Microsoft's cloud, security, compliance and AI ecosystems. The consultant will support short, high-impact customer engagements to help organizations establish secure, compliant and well-governed AI foundations. The role involves assessing current AI readiness, identifying security and compliance gaps, and advising technical and management stakeholders on how to enable AI securely at scale. The focus is on bridging security architecture, compliance, data governance and responsible AI, with particular emphasis on the secure adoption of Microsoft Copilot and related AI technologies.Key ResponsibilitiesLead customer workshops to assess AI readiness from identity, data protection and compliance perspectives.Define AI governance frameworks covering policies, access management, data protection and risk management.Translate Microsoft security and compliance capabilities into actionable recommendations, including Entra ID, Purview, Defender, Microsoft 365 and Azure AI.Advise on the secure enablement of generative AI solutions, including Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Studio and Azure AI Foundry.Design pragmatic approaches to data boundary enforcement, information labeling, Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and prompt-safety controls.Review identity and access management for AI workloads, including MFA, Conditional Access, privileged identity management and just-in-time access.Recommend monitoring, auditing and incident-response strategies to address AI misuse and potential data leakage.Present findings, recommendations and next steps to IT management, clearly communicating business implications and compliance considerations.Support the secure adoption of Microsoft Copilot and AI-powered solutions, including agent-based AI capabilities.Required Qualifications10 years of overall professional experience, with relevant experience in cloud security, compliance or architecture.Proven experience advising enterprise customers on the secure adoption of Microsoft 365 and AI workloads, including Copilot, Copilot Chat, Copilot Studio and Azure AI Foundry.Strong hands-on knowledge of security, governance and administration across: Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Fabric, Azure AI Foundry, Microsoft 365 Administration.Working knowledge of: Microsoft Entra ID, Defender for Cloud Apps, Azure Policy.Strong expertise in Microsoft Copilot security and governance.Understanding of responsible AI principles, Privacy by Design and regulatory frameworks such as GDPR, ISO standards and NIST.Ability to lead outcome-driven consulting engagements and communicate effectively with both technical and executive stakeholders.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex security and governance concepts clearly.Proficiency in Spanish is mandatory.Preferred ExperiencePrevious consulting or customer-facing experience within a major Microsoft partner.Familiarity with AI governance frameworks, model risk management and data-driven decision-making.Working knowledge of Azure AI, AI Foundry and Microsoft Fabric security and compliance configurations.Experience developing RACI models, acceptable-use policies and risk registers for AI or cloud platforms.Exposure to FinOps and cost optimization across Microsoft 365 and Azure environments.Experience with AI adoption and AI agents.Required CertificationsMicrosoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100)Microsoft Certified: Information Protection Administrator (SC-401)Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)Additional AdvantageMicrosoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate (AI-102), or equivalent experience.By applying for this role, you consent to SGI contacting you by telephone regarding recruitment services, market updates, and relevant business opportunities.We believe in equal opportunity for all and actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.Source Group International Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy* #J-18808-Ljbffr
Secure AI Architect – Microsoft Copilot & AI Security in Zürich Arbeitgeber: SGI
Als führendes Unternehmen im Finanzdienstleistungssektor in Deutschland bietet unsere Organisation nicht nur eine spannende Rolle als SailPoint Engineer, sondern auch ein dynamisches Arbeitsumfeld, das Innovation und Zusammenarbeit fördert. Wir legen großen Wert auf die berufliche Weiterentwicklung unserer Mitarbeiter und bieten zahlreiche Schulungs- und Aufstiegsmöglichkeiten, um Ihre Karriere voranzutreiben. Darüber hinaus profitieren Sie von einer positiven Unternehmenskultur, die Vielfalt schätzt und ein ausgewogenes Verhältnis zwischen Berufs- und Privatleben unterstützt.
