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 robust 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.

📌 Cloud & AI Security Architect (Mumbai)
🏢 Fusion Practices
📍 Mumbai