Cloud Security Senior Manager - Azure Infrastructure & AI

Work you'll do

• Leading Microsoft security teams for large, complex client engagements focused on Microsoft Azure and artificial intelligence (AI) security services, including strategy, design, implementation, and adoption
• Leading multiple Azure and AI security projects in project leader and program manager roles, overseeing onsite and offshore engineers and architects to deliver quality outcomes aligned to client objectives
• Designing and implementing security controls for Azure AI Services, including Azure OpenAI Service, Azure Machine Learning, Cognitive Services, and AI Studio, with protections embedded from development through deployment
• Developing AI security playbooks and governance controls covering encryption, access control, data integrity, model scanning, model governance, data security, and secure deployment practices across Azure environments
• Building and automating secure cloud and machine learning operations (MLOps) pipelines using tools such as Azure Policy, Azure Resource Manager (ARM), Bicep, and Terraform to establish consistent security guardrails across Azure platforms and AI services
• Leading business development, client relationship management, technical health checks, proof of concept efforts, operational transitions, thought leadership, and talent development activities within the Microsoft Azure and AI security space

Qualifications

• One of the following: 10+ years of experience in technical consulting, client problem solving, and architecting and designing security solutions with Microsoft Azure and AI security technologies, including Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, Microsoft Defender for Office 365, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender XDR, and Microsoft Security Copilot; and experience leading project scope, pricing, and delivery across multiple concurrent proposals and projects
• 10+ years of experience in enterprise security operations, enterprise security architecture, or infrastructure operations, plus 3+ years of experience in consulting leadership roles focused on Microsoft security technologies
• 5+ years of experience designing, implementing, or assessing security controls in Microsoft Azure environments, including Azure AI Services
• 5+ years of experience with identity and access management, network security, data protection, logging, monitoring, vulnerability management, and infrastructure as code in cloud environments