AI/Controls Engineer Cyber Security

Aurec Human Capital Group; Canberra; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurec Human Capital Group is seeking a senior AI governance specialist to lead enterprise-level AI governance, security controls, and risk management within a Federal Government context in Canberra. You will design and implement controls across Microsoft 365, Purview, DLP, Defender, and Copilot environments.

The role requires conducting AI risk assessments, staying ahead of emerging threats, and advising executives and policy authorities to align AI capabilities with strategic and compliance

Qualifications

• Experience in AI governance and technology risk management.
• Proven track record in cyber security controls for large enterprises.
• Strong understanding of Australian Government standards and international frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of enterprise AI governance and security standards.
• Design and maintain AI-related controls across M365, Purview, DLP, Defender, Copilot.
• Conduct AI risk assessments and evaluate threat vectors (prompt injection, data leakage, model manipulation).
• Provide guidance to executive stakeholders to align AI capabilities with strategy and compliance.
• Engage with cross-functional teams to translate technical concepts into actionable controls.

Skills

AI governance

Stakeholder engagement

Ethical leadership

Tools

Microsoft 365

Microsoft Purview

Defender for Cloud Apps

Copilot Governance

Azure AI Foundry

AWS

LLMs/Generative AI platforms

Job description

About the Opportunity

• Join a high-impact team at the forefront of national cyber resilience, leading the strategic integration of AI technologies and security controls within a complex Federal Government enterprise environment.
• Drive cutting-edge AI threat detection, risk mitigation, and governance strategies that safeguard critical digital infrastructure against increasingly sophisticated threats.

What's on Offer

• Contract/Engagement: Initial 12-month contract + 2 x 12-month extension options.
• Rate/Salary: Competitive Market Rate.
• Location: Onsite Canberra, ACT.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous enhancement of enterprise AI governance, control frameworks, and security standards.
  Design, implement, and maintain advanced AI-related controls and security posture across Microsoft 365, Purview, DLP, Defender, and Copilot environments.
  Conduct comprehensive AI risk assessments and evaluate emerging threat vectors, including prompt injection, data leakage, and model manipulation.
• Provide expert guidance to executive stakeholders and the AI Accountable Authority to align AI capabilities with organizational strategy and compliance mandates.
• Conduct ongoing research and horizon scanning to identify emerging AI technologies, trends, and their security implications.
• Engage with cross-functional technical teams, policy makers, and external partners to translate complex technical concepts into actionable controls.

Skills & Experience

• Technical Toolkit: Microsoft 365, Microsoft Purview (DSPM for AI, DLP, Sensitivity Labels, Information Protection), Insider Risk Management, Defender for Cloud Apps, Copilot Governance, Microsoft Fabric, Azure AI Foundry, AWS, and LLMs/Generative AI platforms.
• Experience: Demonstrated track record in AI governance, technology risk, cyber security controls, and enterprise-level Microsoft compliance implementations.
• Core Capabilities: Deep understanding of Australian Government standards (PSPF, ISM, Essential 8) and international frameworks (NIST), paired with exceptional stakeholder engagement skills and strong ethical leadership.

Eligibility & Clearance Requirements

• Security Clearance: Due to the secure nature of this Federal Government environment, candidates must hold an active NV1 security clearance.