Security Architect - Data, Fabric & AI Security

ProArch; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

ProArch is seeking a senior Security Architect to lead data security, governance, and AI security initiatives. You will design secure architectures across Microsoft Fabric, Purview, OneLake, Power BI, M365, and Azure, guiding clients through discovery, architecture workshops, and pre-sales activities.

The role requires a strategic thinker who can translate complex security concepts into practical reference architectures and implementation plans.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Security Architecture, Data Security, Cloud Security or related consulting roles.
• Experience with Fabric and OneLake security architecture.
• Experience with Purview Data Security and Governance capabilities.
• Knowledge of Data Governance, Lineage, Catalog, Classification, and Quality concepts.
• Designing Data Security and Secure Data Architecture solutions.
• Strong knowledge of Entra ID, Identity Governance, RBAC and Zero Trust.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior client-facing Security Architect focusing on Data, Fabric, Governance, and AI Security solutions.
• Lead discovery, architecture workshops, solution design, and pre-sales for Fabric, Purview, AI, and data security modernization.
• Design secure target architectures enabling trusted analytics, AI adoption, and governance outcomes.
• Advise on data security, identity architecture, governance controls, AI risk, and Zero Trust.
• Create reusable reference architectures, assessment methodologies, and delivery guidance.
• Act as trusted advisor to clients, sales, delivery, and executives.
• Lead client discovery, architecture workshops, technical assessments, and design activities.
• Design secure architectures for Fabric, OneLake, Power BI, M365, Azure, and AI-enabled platforms.
• Define identity, access controls, and Zero Trust patterns.

Skills

Microsoft Fabric & OneLake Security

Microsoft Purview Data Security & Gov.

Data Lineage

Data Catalog

RBAC & Zero Trust

Entra ID & Identity Architecture

M365 & Azure Security

AI Security & Copilot Governance

DLP & Information Protection

Security Architecture & Risk Assess.

Client-Facing Consulting & Pre-Sales

Power BI Security & Governance

Job description

NOTE: Must have 10 years plus of experience in Microsoft CyberSecurity stack, a Lead or an Architect with strong experience in Purview & Microsoft Fabric, Data & AI Security Solutions.

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.