About this Security Architect - Data, Fabric & AI Security role at ProArch
* 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
Requirements
* 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.
