AI Security Specialist - Microsoft Copilot Backend & 3rd Level Support

Axians Portugal; Lisboa; Presencial; EUR 75 000 - 110 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health insurance

Employee assistance program

Performance bonuses

Training & certifications

Resumo da oferta

Axians Portugal is seeking an AI Security Specialist to secure and govern Microsoft Copilot backend environments and provide 3rd level security support. You will implement Zero Trust, IAM, and encryption controls, while modeling threats and conducting testing to safeguard AI workloads.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cybersecurity and cloud teams, offering opportunities for training, certifications, and a competitive compensation package including health insurance and employee assistance.

Qualificações

• 5+ years of experience in Cybersecurity.
• 3+ years in Microsoft 365 and Azure security.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Defender, Entra ID, Conditional Access, Zero Trust, and threat modeling.
• Practical experience with PowerShell, Python, or C# is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
• A Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, or Applied Cryptography is a plus.
• Relevant security certifications (e.g. Microsoft Security, Azure Security, CISSP, AZ‑500) are beneficial and may substitute formal education.

Responsabilidades

• Copilot Security Assessment: Performing regular security reviews of Copilot deployments and identifying threats such as prompt injection, model tampering, and data poisoning.
• Security Architecture & Hardening: Implementing Identity and Access Management, Conditional Access policies, and Zero Trust principles for Copilot workloads.
• Threat Modeling & Testing: Developing threat models and executing controlled security tests and red‑team activities.
• Monitoring & Incident Response: Building monitoring capabilities, detecting anomalies, and responding to Copilot‑related security incidents.
• Advanced Support (3rd Level): Handling complex security, performance, and usage issues related to Copilot.
• Support Enablement & Knowledge Transfer: Enabling Copilot support staff through internal documentation, guardrails, and targeted trainings; defining escalation patterns and support standards together with the support organization.
• Security Policies & Controls: Defining security controls and operational guardrails for Copilot usage.
• Plugin & Integration Security: Assessing custom Copilot plugins and third‑party integrations.
• Data Flow & Encryption Validation: Analyzing Copilot data flows and validating encryption and protection mechanisms.

Conhecimentos

Cybersecurity

Microsoft 365 Security

Azure security

Threat modeling

PowerShell

Python

C#

Security certifications

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Cybersecurity

Master’s degree in Cybersecurity / Applied Cryptography

Ferramentas

Microsoft Defender

Entra ID

Conditional Access

Zero Trust

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Join Axians, where innovation thrives on trust and autonomy, and where every challenge is an opportunity to create technology with impact.

AI Security Specialist - Microsoft Copilot Backend & 3rd Level Support

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a Copilot Security Specialist to secure and govern Microsoft Copilot environments, ensuring the protection of AI-driven workloads through robust security controls, threat modeling, monitoring, and incident response. Working closely with cybersecurity and cloud teams, you will help drive the secure adoption of Copilot across the organization while implementing Zero Trust principles and Microsoft security best practices.

What You Will Do On a Daily Basis

• Copilot Security Assessment: Performing regular security reviews of Copilot deployments and identifying threats such as prompt injection, model tampering, and data poisoning
• Security Architecture & Hardening: Implementing Identity and Access Management, Conditional Access policies, and Zero Trust principles for Copilot workloads
• Threat Modeling & Testing: Developing threat models and executing controlled security tests and red‑team activities
• Monitoring & Incident Response: Building monitoring capabilities, detecting anomalies, and responding to Copilot‑related security incidents
• Advanced Support (3rd Level): Handling complex security, performance, and usage issues related to Copilot
• Support Enablement & Knowledge Transfer: Enabling Copilot support staff through internal documentation, guardrails, and targeted trainings; defining escalation patterns and support standards together with the support organization
• Security Policies & Controls: Defining security controls and operational guardrails for Copilot usage
• Plugin & Integration Security: Assessing custom Copilot plugins and third‑party integrations
• Data Flow & Encryption Validation: Analyzing Copilot data flows and validating encryption and protection mechanisms

Your Main Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Cybersecurity
• 3+ years in Microsoft 365 and Azure security
• strong knowledge of Microsoft Defender, Entra ID, Conditional Access, Zero Trust, and threat modeling
• practical experience with PowerShell, Python, or C# is required
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field
• A Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, or Applied Cryptography is a plus
• Relevant security certifications (e.g. Microsoft Security, Azure Security, CISSP, AZ‑500) are beneficial and may substitute formal education

What We Offer

Stable professional career

Working with Axians projects becomes an asset to those of us who want to offer stability through a secure career.

Prospects for career advancement

You can access training and new certifications that will further elevate your skills. The 360° evaluation from managers and peers will also allow you to evolve.

Work Life Balance

By collaborating with Axians, you will be able to reconcile work and family requirements without neglecting either area.

Attractive, Evolving Compensation

When working with Axians, you will have access to performance bonuses in addition to an attractive salary pack (base salary + benefits). You are also entitled to health insurance and an employee assistance program for you and your family (Psychological, Legal, Psychosocial, and Financial support).

Axians is the VINCI Energies brand dedicated to Information Technology and Digital Transformation. With an international presence and a people-to-people approach, we combine technology, innovation, and proximity to create real impact for organizations and society.

Join Axians

At Axians, we believe that talent does not fit a single profile. We value diversity and promote an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to grow and contribute. If you have a disability or impairment, we are committed to ensuring equal opportunities throughout the recruitment and onboarding process. Whenever needed, we provide reasonable accommodations so that you can participate on an equal basis. If you require any accommodation, please let us know by contacting us at [e-mail].