Security Architect - Data, Fabric & AI Security

ProArch; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

ProArch is seeking a senior client-facing Security Architect focused on data security, governance, and AI security. You will lead discovery, architecture workshops, and solution design for Microsoft Fabric, Purview, AI, and data modernization initiatives in Hyderabad.

Design secure target-state architectures enabling trusted analytics, Copilot readiness, and governance outcomes. Advise on data security, identity, and Zero Trust, creating reusable patterns and deliverables.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 Fabric, Purview, AI, and secure data modernization initiatives.
• Design secure target-state architectures for 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.
• Act as a trusted technical advisor to clients, sales teams, delivery teams, and executive stakeholders.
• 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.

Skills

Microsoft Fabric

OneLake Security

Purview Governance

Data Governance

Data Lineage

Data Catalog

Data Classification

Data Quality

RBAC

RLS/CLS

Zero Trust

Entra ID

Identity Architecture

M365 Security

Azure Security

AI Security

Copilot Governance

Agent Governance

DLP

Information Protection

Security Architecture

Threat Modeling

Risk Assessment

Pre-Sales

Client-Facing

Discovery Workshops

Architecture Diagrams

Executive Presentations

Power BI Security

Semantic Models

Data Governance Frameworks

Tools

Power BI

Azure

Microsoft Purview

Microsoft Fabric

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

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

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.