M365 Security & Governance Architect

Rightpoint; United States; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Hybrid or remote work options

Comprehensive insurance coverage

401(k) with company matching

Monthly work-from-home stipend

Continuous training and certifications

Mentorship and career development

Regular cultural and social events

Job summary

Genpact is hiring an experienced Microsoft Security & Governance Architect to lead the Copilot security workstream and drive end-to-end security implementations across data protection, information governance, identity security, and AI governance. You’ll partner with Security, Compliance, and Modern Workplace teams to ensure secure Microsoft 365 adoption and regulatory alignment.

This role focuses on establishing AI governance, guardrails, and risk management while delivering practical security

Qualifications

• 7+ years in Microsoft Security, Compliance, or Governance consulting.
• Deep expertise with Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Intune, Defender Suite, and 365 Security & Compliance.
• Strong ability to communicate with clients and cross-functional teams and mentor others.

Responsibilities

• Assess Microsoft 365 environment readiness for Copilot deployment and security implications.
• Evaluate data exposure risks, permissions posture, and DLP considerations.
• Develop recommendations for secure Copilot implementation and AI governance frameworks.
• Define monitoring, auditing, and risk-management requirements for Copilot activity.
• Coordinate with Security, Compliance, Infrastructure, and Modern Workplace teams to ensure secure adoption.

Job description

Genpact (NYSE: G) is an agentic and advanced technology solutions company. We leverage process intelligence and artificial intelligence to deliver measurable outcomes. With a strong partner ecosystem and decades of client trust, we provide innovative solutions that transform how businesses run. Powered by a team with an active learning mindset and client centricity at its core, we deliver lasting value for the world’s leading enterprises.

This posting is for a position within the Experience unit at Genpact. Experience is Genpact’s capability for designing and improving the platforms, interactions and journeys employees and customers use every day. With deep expertise across leading platforms like Adobe, Microsoft, Sitecore, and Optimizely, we unite strategy, human-centered design, engineering and AI inside core enterprise systems, so experiences don’t just look better, they perform better, drive adoption and turn advanced technology into mea surable business outcomes at scale.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

No matter who you are, where you come from, who you love, what you believe, or what you get excited about, we bring people together to make phenomenal work. That’s what makes us Genpact!

We ’re looking for an experienced Microsoft Security & Governance Architect to lead the security workstream for a Microsoft 365 Copilot adoption initiative. This is a lead role in provid ing strategic and hands‑on guidance across data protection, information governance, identity security, Copilot readiness, AI governance, and Microsoft Purview.

You ’ ll design and implement solutions closely with Security, Compliance, Infrastructure, and Modern Workplace teams to ensure M365 tool adoption that aligns with enterprise security requirements, regulatory obligations, and risk management objectives.

If you’re a security professional who’s equally comfortable leading and developing end‑to‑end security solutions , wiring up cloud tools and monitoring, and shipping practical implementations of trusted platforms that make a real difference for end user confidence , this is your role.

The Impact You’ll Make:

At Genpact Experience, we leverage design and product thinking to solve our clients’ most complex challenges using the best tools available. When you join us, you’ll work across a broad variety of exciting industries including financial services, healthcare, legal, and retail. You won’t just wire up configurations; you’ll build the cloud and AI backbone that lets millions of users interact seamlessly with the platforms our clients depend on.

We’re also passionate about giving back through open‑source contributions, hosting community events, speaking at conferences, and pushing the craft of cloud and AI engineering forward.

What You’ll Do:

• Assess Microsoft 365 environment readiness for Copilot deployment s .
• Evaluate data exposure risks, oversharing concerns, and permissions posture.
• Develop recommendations for secure Copilot implementation.
• Establish AI governance frameworks, guardrails, and usage policies.
• Define monitoring and reporting requirements for Copilot activity and risk management.
• AI firewalls and other security tasks review.

Microsoft Purview & Data Protection

• Review and optimize Purview configurations.
• Assess sensitivity labeling, DLP, retention, and records management controls.
• Define data protection strategies for regulated and sensitive content.
• Support security logging, auditing, and compliance reporting requirements.
• Recommend control enhancements to reduce risk of inappropriate content exposure. AI Governance & Compliance
• Define governance roles and responsibilities for Copilot and AI initiatives.
• Develop approval processes, usage standards, and risk management procedures.
• Align AI security controls with enterprise compliance requirements.
• Establish responsible AI practices and prompt governance guidelines.
• Partner with stakeholders on retention, content lifecycle, and information management policies.

Identity & Endpoint Security

• Evaluate Microsoft Entra ID governance and Conditional Access strategies.
• Review device compliance and Intune management controls.
• Assess BYOD and mobile access considerations for Copilot.
• Recommend identity protection and access control improvements.
• Support integration of security controls across Microsoft security platforms.

Security Operations Collaboration

• Work with Security Operations and Incident Management teams.
• Review logging, audit, and monitoring requirements.
• Advise on integration of Copilot-related security events into existing security monitoring platforms.
• Support operationalization of new security controls and processes.

What We’d Like to See:

• 7+ years in Microsoft Security, Compliance, or Governance consulting.
• Deep expertise with Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Defender Suite, Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance
• Strong understanding of information protection, DLP, retention, records management, and AI governance.
• Experience conducting security assessments and developing remediation roadmaps.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work directly with clients and cross‑functional teams and to mentor other developers.
• Prior experience in consulting, agency, or multi-client delivery environments is a plus.

What Sets You Apart:

• Microsoft Security certifications (SC-100, SC-200, SC-300, SC-400).
• Experience with AI governance and secure AI adoption programs.
• Familiarity with Microsoft SharePoint Advanced Management.
• Experience leading security workshops and executive stakeholder discussions.
• Understanding of enterprise security modernization programs and E5/E7 value realization initiatives.
• Track record of building internal accelerators, frameworks, or reusable components that scale across client engagements.
• Experience in regulated industries (financial services, healthcare, legal) with attention to security and compliance requirements.

BENEFITS & PERKS

• Flexible PTO and work schedule
• Hybrid or fully remote work options
• Comprehensive insurance coverage and flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) with company matching
• Monthly work-from-home stipend
• Continuous training, certifications, and learning opportunities
• Regular cultural and social events: volunteering, game nights, happy hours, team outings, and more
• Mentorship and career development programs

EEO Statement

Genpact is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We are committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovat ion.