Security Architect - Data, Fabric & AI Security

* Serve as a senior client-facing Security Architect focused on Data, Fabric, Governance, and AI Security solutions. * Lead technical discovery, architecture workshops, solution design, and pre-sales engagements for Microsoft Fabric, Purview, AI, and secure data modernization initiatives. * Design secure target-state architectures that enable trusted analytics, AI adoption, Copilot readiness, and data governance outcomes. * Advise clients on data security, identity architecture, governance controls, AI risk management, and Zero Trust principles. * Create reusable architecture patterns, standards, reference architectures, assessment methodologies, and delivery guidance to support scalable service delivery. * Act as a trusted technical advisor to clients, sales teams, delivery teams, and executive stakeholders. Mandatory Skills Microsoft Fabric & OneLake Security Microsoft Purview Data Security & Governance Data Lineage, Data Catalog, Data Classification & Data Quality Data Access Controls, RBAC, RLS/CLS & Zero Trust Microsoft Entra ID & Identity Architecture Microsoft 365 & Azure Security AI Security, Copilot & Agent Governance Data Loss Prevention (DLP) & Information Protection Security Architecture, Threat Modeling & Risk Assessment Client-Facing Consulting, Discovery Workshops & Pre-Sales Architecture Architecture Diagrams, Reference Architectures & Executive Presentations Power BI Security, Semantic Models & Data Governance Frameworks * Lead client discovery sessions, architecture workshops, technical assessments, and solution design activities. * Design secure architectures for Microsoft Fabric, OneLake, Power BI, Microsoft 365, Azure, and AI-enabled data platforms. * Define identity, access control, RBAC, RLS/CLS, data protection, and Zero Trust architecture patterns. * Architect and implement Microsoft Purview-based governance, classification, data lineage, catalog, DLP, and compliance strategies. * Assess data security risks, oversharing risks, AI risks, governance maturity, and control gaps across client environments. * Design secure AI and Copilot governance frameworks including RAG, agent, model, and data access controls. * Develop architecture diagrams, executive recommendations, proposals, reference architectures, and technical design documentation. * Support solution positioning, technical scoping, proposal development, and executive-level pre-sales conversations. * Validate architecture decisions through design reviews, control mapping, configuration reviews, and proof-of-concept activities. * Create reusable intellectual property including standards, assessment frameworks, implementation guides, and architecture patterns. * Support delivery teams through architecture reviews, design validation, and implementation guidance. * Collaborate with Sales, Cybersecurity, Data & AI, Delivery, and Microsoft stakeholders to ensure successful solution adoption. Required Qualifications: * 8+ years of experience in Security Architecture, Data Security, Cloud Security, Identity, Compliance, or related consulting roles. * Experience with Microsoft Fabric and OneLake security architecture. * Experience with Microsoft Purview Data Security and Governance capabilities. * Experience with Data Governance, Data Lineage, Data Catalog, Data Classification, and Data Quality concepts. * Experience designing Data Security and Secure Data Architecture solutions. * Strong knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID, Identity Governance, RBAC, and Zero Trust architecture. * Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 Security, Defender, and Azure Security services. * Experience with AI Security, Copilot Security, and AI Governance concepts. * Experience conducting architecture reviews, threat modeling, risk assessments, and secure design reviews. * Experience leading client-facing workshops, discovery engagements, and technical pre-sales activities. * Strong consulting, communication, presentation, and technical writing skills. * Ability to create architecture diagrams, executive recommendations, and technical solution documentation. Preferred Qualifications: * Microsoft certifications such as SC-100, SC-401, SC-300, AZ-500, DP-600, DP-700, AI-102, or AZ-305. * CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CISA, or equivalent advanced security certification. * Experience with Azure Databricks security and governance. * Experience with Power BI governance, semantic models, and enterprise analytics security. * Experience with Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, Microsoft Foundry, and AI agents. * Familiarity with Data Estate Management and Information Architecture concepts. * Experience with data mesh, domain-based governance, and enterprise data platform strategies. * Knowledge of NIST AI RMF, MITRE ATLAS, OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications, and Microsoft Zero Trust. * Experience supporting highly regulated industries such as financial services, healthcare, insurance, or government.