Hybrid Principal Software Architect Principal Software Architect with verification

About The TeamThe Azure AI Platform organization is at the forefront of Microsoft’s AI revolution, driving the integration of Artificial Intelligence, particularly through Large Language Models (LLMs), into services and applications that impact millions of people daily. Central to this mission, the Azure AI Core Back Plane team is responsible for the backend service infrastructure that powers the Microsoft AI Cloud.As we continue to deliver cutting-edge AI capabilities to our customers and partners amidst exponential growth, we bear the critical responsibility of safeguarding not only Microsoft's most valuable intellectual properties but also those of our customers and partners. To meet this challenge, we are committed to equipping our team with the necessary knowledge and skills to ensure our products and services are secure-by-design and secure by default.Role OverviewWe are seeking an accomplished Principal Security Architect with deep domain expertise in Security, Privacy, and Compliance to drive engineering excellence in the Secure Computing domain. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in hardening the AI production services to meet and exceed Azure's stringent security and compliance requirements. You will collaborate closely with engineering leaders across various teams to define our security vision, chart a strategic path, and ensure that our services are robust and resilient for large enterprise customers.Why Join Us?This is an exceptional opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of AI security at Microsoft. You will work on innovative projects that have a global impact, collaborate with industry-leading experts, and contribute to technologies that are transforming industries. If you are passionate about security and excited about the prospect of working at the intersection of AI and cloud computing, we would love to hear from you.ResponsibilitiesKey Responsibilities:

• Security Architecture Leadership: Lead the design and implementation of secure architectures for AI services, ensuring compliance with Azure security standards and industry best practices.
• Strategic Security Initiatives: Develop and execute a comprehensive security strategy that encompasses encryption (at rest and in transit), network isolation, resource provisioning, access control management, and privacy/data residency management.
• Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure that AI services comply with all relevant regulatory requirements and internal policies, including GDPR, HIPAA, and other global privacy and security standards.
• Collaborative Engineering: Work closely with engineering teams across Azure AI and other Microsoft organizations to integrate security best practices into the development lifecycle, fostering a culture of security-first mindset.
• Cloud Infrastructure Automation: Drive the automation of security controls and processes within cloud infrastructure to enhance efficiency, scalability, and consistency across deployments.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with key stakeholders, including customers, partners, and internal teams, to understand their security needs and translate them into actionable engineering requirements.
• Mentorship and Training: Provide guidance and mentorship to engineers, promoting continuous learning and the adoption of advanced security practices within the team.

QualificationsRequired Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in security architecture, particularly within the domains of cloud computing, privacy, and compliance.
• Proven track record of leading large-scale security initiatives in a complex, fast-paced environment.
• Hands-on expertise in encryption technologies, network security, resource provisioning, and access control management in cloud environments.
• In-depth understanding of global security standards and regulations, including GDPR, HIPAA, and others.
• Strong knowledge of cloud infrastructure automation tools and techniques.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and drive cross-functional initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with AI/ML services and platforms.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure’s security and compliance frameworks.
• Advanced certifications in security (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH).

Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check. This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.