Cloud & AI Security Architect

Job Overview

We are seeking a Senior AI & Azure Security Architect to design and deliver secure cloud and AI solutions in a regulated environment. The role requires strong expertise across Azure security, AI security and governance, identity, endpoint security, data protection and security monitoring , along with the ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure Azure architectures , including Landing Zones, hub-and-spoke networking, NSGs, Azure Firewall, Private Endpoints, Bastion and Azure Policy.
• Secure AI tools and agents including Microsoft Copilot, Claude and GitHub Copilot, with focus on prompt injection, MCP and connector security .
• Develop AI security and governance aligned with OWASP, NIST AI RMF and ISO 42001 , including UK GDPR and DPIA requirements.
• Design identity solutions using Entra ID, Conditional Access, PIM, managed identities and RBAC across multiple tenants.
• Secure Azure Virtual Desktop/Windows 365, Intune and Defender for Endpoint , including clipboard, drive and USB controls.
• Implement Microsoft Purview, DLP, Defender for Storage and secure file-transfer controls.
• Develop monitoring and security solutions using Microsoft Sentinel, Log Analytics and Defender for Cloud .
• Automate security infrastructure using Bicep or Terraform .
• Lead and mentor engineers and communicate architecture and security recommendations to senior client stakeholders.

Requirements

Required Experience

• 10+ years in IT/Security , including 5+ years in Azure security architecture .
• Experience in a regulated industry , ideally UK financial services or insurance.
• Strong understanding of AI security, cloud security, identity, endpoint and data protection .
• SC-500 or AZ-500 , or willingness to obtain SC-500 within 6 months.
• Strong communication, leadership and client-facing skills.

Desirable

• SC-100, AZ-140 or SC-300 .
• CISSP or IAPP AIGP .
• Consulting/client-facing experience.