Senior AI Security Architect - Data Security & DSPM

Senior AI Security Architect – Data Security & DSPM Anywhere Contract-to-Hire • Architecture • Life Sciences • Remote • Reference ID: JN -062026-107628 • Date Posted: 06/25/2026 Our client has an excellent opportunity for a Senior AI Security Architect to own the end‑to‑end security architecture for the Agentic AI platform and lead the data security mandate for AI. This combined senior role unifies Agentic AI security architecture and Data Security Posture Management into a single accountable owner who designs the secure platform and protects the data flowing through it. Benefits for W2 consultants include Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage; 401(k) with company matching; and life insurance. Rate: $90.00 to $140.00/hr. W2. Responsibilities Define and own the Agentic AI reference security architecture, including initial platform hardening and iterative versions. Stand up and operate Microsoft Purview DSPM for AI, leveraging Microsoft FastTrack. Establish sensitivity label and ML auto‑classification baselines and govern data flows into and out of agents. Set architecture standards for agent‑to‑API and agent‑to‑data access patterns. Design and secure Agentic AI workloads across Azure and AWS with consistent controls. Partner with Identity, AppSec, and GRC to embed security controls by design. Experience Requirements Deep Azure and Microsoft 365 security architecture experience, including Microsoft Sentinel, Entra, and Microsoft Defender for Cloud. Hands‑on experience building and securing agents in multi‑cloud environments using Azure and AWS services such as Bedrock Agents, AWS Lambda, and IAM. Hands‑on Microsoft Purview expertise, including DSPM for AI, sensitivity labels, data flow mapping, and ML‑based auto‑classification. Strong understanding of API and agent security architecture with familiarity with Copilot Studio and other agent platforms. Proven track record designing enterprise‑scale secure architectures in regulated environments. We are an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. All employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference, sex, marital status, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Eliassen Group