Microsoft 365 AI Security Engineer

The Microsoft 365 Security Engineer will help organizations strengthen their security, compliance, identity, and governance across Microsoft 365 environments. This hands-on consulting role combines technical implementation with client collaboration and solution design. You will work with Microsoft Purview, Entra ID, Defender, and emerging AI security technologies to protect enterprise data and applications. The role also involves helping clients secure Microsoft 365 Copilot and AI agents while applying Zero Trust principles. Collaborating with architects, IT teams, and security stakeholders, you will turn complex requirements into practical security solutions. This is a fully remote position in India with a work schedule extending until at least 1:30 AM IST to overlap with US business hours.

• At least 3 years of hands-on experience implementing and supporting Microsoft 365 security, compliance, or identity solutions in enterprise environments.

• Strong practical experience with Microsoft Purview, including Information Protection, sensitivity labels, DLP, retention, eDiscovery, or related compliance capabilities.

• Experience implementing Microsoft Entra ID security controls, including Conditional Access, MFA, RBAC, privileged access, and identity governance.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 Copilot, AI agents, Agent 365, or enterprise AI security and governance.

• Experience with Microsoft Defender and Microsoft 365 security capabilities across identity, applications, endpoints, and cloud services.

• Understanding of Zero Trust principles and their application across Microsoft 365 identity, data, applications, and collaboration services.

• Experience assessing environments, identifying security or compliance gaps, and implementing remediation recommendations.

• Proficiency in PowerShell and automation for Microsoft 365 administration, security, compliance, and configuration.

• Strong consulting and customer-facing skills, including the ability to lead technical discussions and communicate recommendations clearly.

• Excellent written documentation skills and experience working within structured consulting or project delivery teams.

• Microsoft security certifications such as SC-100, SC-300, SC-400, or equivalent certifications are preferred.

• Experience securing Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio agents, or other enterprise AI and agent-based solutions is an advantage.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Sentinel, Defender for Cloud Apps, or broader Microsoft Security technologies is preferred.

• Experience in consulting, professional services, or complex enterprise Microsoft 365 environments is desirable.

• A bachelor’s degree in a related technical field or equivalent professional experience is preferred.