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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior AI Security Architect - **Company:** Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation - **Location:** Saint Paul, MN, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $160,000.0 - $185,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Antivirus, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Data Governance, Data Security, Identity and Access Management, Information Security Management, Machine Learning, Azure Active Directory, Zero Trust Network Access, Data Streaming, Microsoft Power Automate, Software Security, Multi-Cloud, Generative AI, AI Platforms, Microsoft Sentinel, Virtual Agents - **Published:** August 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gm7ftf ## About the Role * Deep expertise in Azure and Microsoft 365 security architecture, including Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Entra ID, and Microsoft Defender for Cloud. * Proven experience designing and securing Agentic AI and Generative AI platforms in enterprise environments. * Hands-on experience securing multi-cloud environments across Azure and AWS, including AWS Bedrock Agents, Lambda, and IAM. * Strong expertise in Microsoft Purview, including DSPM for AI, sensitivity labeling, data flow mapping, information protection, and ML-based auto-classification. * Strong understanding of AI security, API security, agent-to-agent, agent-to-API, and agent-to-data access patterns. * Familiarity with Microsoft Copilot Studio and enterprise AI agent platforms. * Experience implementing Zero Trust principles, identity security controls, and secure-by-design architectures. * Proven track record of designing enterprise-scale security solutions within regulated environments. * Strong knowledge of data governance, data protection, privacy, and compliance requirements for AI-enabled solutions. * Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to partner effectively with Identity, AppSec, Engineering, and GRC teams. Preferred Qualifications * Experience within life sciences, healthcare, medical devices, pharmaceutical, or other regulated industries. * Relevant certifications such as CISSP, SC-100, AZ-500, CCSP, or equivalent security certifications. * Experience leading enterprise AI security, cloud security, or data protection initiatives at scale. ## Description This role is responsible for end-to-end security architecture for an enterprise Agentic AI platform and lead the data security strategy for AI. This senior role combines two critical responsibilities: Agentic AI Security Architecture and Data Security Posture Management (DSPM). The successful candidate will be accountable for designing a secure AI platform while protecting and governing the data that flows through AI agents and services. _*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*_ In this role, you will: * Define, develop, and own the Agentic AI Reference Security Architecture, including Platform 1.0 security hardening and future roadmap enhancements. * Implement, operationalize, and manage Microsoft Purview DSPM for AI, leveraging Microsoft FastTrack services where appropriate. * Establish and maintain enterprise sensitivity labeling and machine learning-based auto-classification standards for AI-related data. * Map, monitor, and govern data flows into and out of AI agents and AI-enabled workloads. * Define security architecture standards for agent-to-API and agent-to-data access patterns. * Design and secure Agentic AI solutions across a multi-cloud environment, including Azure and AWS, ensuring consistent security controls regardless of deployment location. * Collaborate closely with Identity, Application Security (AppSec), and Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) teams to ensure security controls are embedded into solutions from the design stage. ## Related Videos - [Building Sovereign AI: Lessons from Deploying Secure RAG Systems using Confidential Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100108-building-sovereign-ai-lessons-from-deploying-secure-rag-systems-using-confidential-computing) - [The Open-source Java SDK for Multi-Cloud Development - Sandeep Pal](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2113-the-open-source-java-sdk-for-multi-cloud-development-sandeep-pal) - [This App Reached 10,000 Users in One Week. 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