AI Controls Engineer - Cyber Security

Peoplebank; Canberra; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Peoplebank in Canberra seeks an Artificial Intelligence Cyber Security & Controls Engineer to join a federal government contract. You will shape AI governance, implement security controls, manage AI-related risks and strengthen cyber resilience across critical ICT systems.

Key focus areas include AI governance frameworks, MS 365 security controls, and compliance with Australian government standards. The role requires NV1 clearance and collaboration with policy, technical and business teams.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in AI governance, cyber security governance, information security or technology risk.
• Strong experience implementing cyber security and compliance controls within Microsoft 365 environments.
• Experience deploying Microsoft Purview, DLP and Information Protection technologies in support of AI governance initiatives.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work across technical, business and policy teams.
• Strong understanding of responsible AI principles, AI governance frameworks, privacy and data protection requirements, cyber security controls and risk management practices.
• Knowledge of Australian Government security frameworks including: PSPF, ISM, Essential Eight, NIST.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of AI governance frameworks.
• Support enterprise AI strategies that enhance cyber security capabilities.
• Design and implement AI security control frameworks aligned with risk, privacy, compliance and security requirements.
• Develop policies, standards and procedures governing AI usage.
• Assess AI solutions against security, privacy, ethical and legislative obligations.
• Establish governance processes covering accountability, transparency, assurance and monitoring.
• Conduct research on emerging AI technologies and associated cyber security risks.
• Perform AI risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Evaluate AI use cases and provide guidance on secure deployment.
• Monitor emerging threats including prompt injection, model manipulation, unauthorised AI usage and data leakage.
• Integrate AI risks into broader cyber security risk management frameworks.
• Microsoft 365 Security & AI Controls: Purview DSPM, DLP, Information Protection, Insider Risk, Compliance, Defender for Cloud Apps, Copilot governance.

Skills

AI governance

Cyber security governance

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Policy & compliance

Tools

Microsoft Purview

DLP

Information Protection

Defender for Cloud Apps

Copilot governance

Job description

Artificial Intelligence Cyber Security & Controls Engineer | Federal Government Contract | Canberra, ACT | NV1 Clearance Required

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Artificial Intelligence Cyber Security & Controls Engineer to support a major Federal Government department within its Cyber Security, Cloud and Networks environment.

This role sits within a highly specialised cyber security team responsible for safeguarding critical ICT systems and ensuring secure, responsible adoption of Artificial Intelligence technologies across the enterprise. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping AI governance, implementing security controls, managing AI-related risks, and strengthening cyber resilience against emerging threats.

Key Responsibilities AI Governance & Security Controls

• Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of AI governance frameworks.
• Support enterprise AI strategies that enhance cyber security capabilities.
• Design and implement AI security control frameworks aligned with risk, privacy, compliance and security requirements.
• Develop policies, standards and procedures governing AI usage.
• Assess AI solutions against security, privacy, ethical and legislative obligations.
• Establish governance processes covering accountability, transparency, assurance and monitoring.
• Conduct research on emerging AI technologies and associated cyber security risks.

AI Risk Management

• Perform AI risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Evaluate AI use cases and provide guidance on secure deployment.
• Monitor emerging threats including prompt injection, model manipulation, unauthorised AI usage and data leakage.
• Integrate AI risks into broader cyber security risk management frameworks.

Microsoft 365 Security & AI Controls Design, implement and maintain security controls across Microsoft technologies including:

• Microsoft Purview DSPM for AI
• Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
• Sensitivity Labels
• Microsoft Information Protection
• Insider Risk Management
• Communication Compliance
• Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps
• Microsoft Copilot governance and data access controls

Skills & Experience Required Essential

• Demonstrated experience in AI governance, cyber security governance, information security or technology risk.
• Strong experience implementing cyber security and compliance controls within Microsoft 365 environments.
• Experience deploying Microsoft Purview, DLP and Information Protection technologies in support of AI governance initiatives.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work across technical, business and policy teams.
• Strong understanding of responsible AI principles, AI governance frameworks, privacy and data protection requirements, cyber security controls and risk management practices.
• Knowledge of Australian Government security frameworks including:
  • PSPF
  • ISM
  • Essential Eight
  • NIST frameworks

Peoplebank and Leaders IT are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone belongs. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you need adjustments to the recruitment process due to your circumstances, please let us know—we’re here to support you.