Senior Cyber Security Architect

Job summary

The role involves defining and maintaining the security architecture for technology and AI platforms within a biotech organization. The position requires collaboration with various teams to ensure security principles are effectively integrated into cloud, M365, and AI environments.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in security architecture or a senior technical security role, preferably in a cloud-first environment.
• Proven hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview, including data classification, sensitivity labeling, DLP policies, and information protection across M365.
• Strong skills in cloud security architecture, particularly with Microsoft Azure/M365 security tooling.
• Knowledge of AI platform security, including guardrails for large language model deployments and prompt injection risks.
• Familiarity with security frameworks and standards such as ISO, NIST CSF, and MITRE ATT&CK.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain security architecture principles and standards for cloud, M365, AI platforms, and application development.
• Own the security configuration and architecture of Microsoft Purview, driving organization-wide adoption.
• Lead security architecture for Claude Enterprise and agentic AI landscape, focusing on secure deployment and access control.
• Embed security into the Secure Development Lifecycle (SDL) by defining security gates and reviewing architectures.
• Contribute to identity and access management decisions, advising on security principles.
• Act as an internal technical advisor on AI security, addressing risks and governance of AI-generated content.
• Collaborate on detection architecture, threat modeling, and security tooling decisions.

Skills

• Strong communication skills to engage with non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to balance security rigor with practical implementation.
• Curiosity about emerging threats and technologies, especially in AI.

Education

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience in cybersecurity or related fields.

Tools

• Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Azure, M365 security tools, AI tools and services.