M365 Security & Governance Architect

Genpact (NYSE: G) is an agentic and advanced technology solutions company. We leverage process intelligence and artificial intelligence to deliver measurable outcomes. With a strong partner ecosystem and decades of client trust, we provide innovative solutions that transform how businesses run. Powered by a team with an active learning mindset and client centricity at its core, we deliver lasting value for the world’s leading enterprises.

This posting is for a position within the Experience unit at Genpact. Experience is Genpact’s capability for designing and improving the platforms, interactions and journeys employees and customers use every day. With deep expertise across leading platforms like Adobe, Microsoft, Sitecore, and Optimizely, we unite strategy, human-centered design, engineering and AI inside core enterprise systems, so experiences don’t just look better, they perform better, drive adoption and turn advanced technology into measurable business outcomes at scale.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

No matter who you are, where you come from, who you love, what you believe, or what you get excited about, we bring people together to make phenomenal work. That’s what makes us Genpact!

We’re looking for anexperiencedMicrosoftSecurity& GovernanceArchitectto lead thesecurityworkstream foraMicrosoft365 Copilot adoption initiative. Thisis a lead role inprovidingstrategic and hands-on guidance across data protection, information governance, identitysecurity, Copilot readiness, AI governance, andMicrosoftPurview.

You’ll design and implement solutionsclosely withSecurity, Compliance, Infrastructure, and Modern Workplace teams to ensureM365tooladoptionthataligns withenterprisesecurityrequirements, regulatory obligations, and risk management objectives.

If you’re asecurity professionalwho’s equally comfortableleading anddeveloping end-to-endsecurity solutions, wiring upcloud tools and monitoring,and shipping practicalimplementations of trusted platformsthat make a real difference for end userconfidence, this is your role.

The Impact You’ll Make:

At Genpact Experience, we leverage design and product thinking to solve our clients’ most complex challenges using the best tools available. When you join us, you’ll work across a broad variety of exciting industries including financial services, healthcare, legal, and retail. You won’t just wire up configurations; you’ll build the cloud and AI backbone that lets millions of users interact seamlessly with the platforms our clients depend on.

We’re also passionate about giving back through open-source contributions, hosting community events, speaking at conferences, and pushing the craft of cloud and AI engineering forward.

What You’ll Do:

CopilotSecurity& Readiness

• AssessMicrosoft365 environment readiness for Copilot deployments.
• Evaluate data exposure risks, oversharing concerns, and permissions posture.
• Develop recommendations for secure Copilot implementation.
• Establish AI governance frameworks, guardrails, and usage policies.
• Define monitoring and reporting requirements for Copilot activity and risk management.
• AI firewalls and othersecuritytasks review.

MicrosoftPurview & Data Protection

• Review and optimize Purview configurations.
• Assess sensitivity labeling, DLP, retention, and records management controls.
• Define data protection strategies for regulated and sensitive content.
• Supportsecuritylogging, auditing, and compliance reporting requirements.
• Recommend control enhancements to reduce risk of inappropriate content exposure.AI Governance & Compliance
• Define governance roles and responsibilities for Copilot and AI initiatives.
• Develop approval processes, usage standards, and risk management procedures.
• Align AIsecuritycontrols with enterprise compliance requirements.
• Establish responsible AI practices and prompt governance guidelines.
• Partner with stakeholders on retention, content lifecycle, and information management policies.

Identity & EndpointSecurity

• EvaluateMicrosoftEntra ID governance and Conditional Access strategies.
• Review device compliance and Intune management controls.
• Assess BYOD and mobile access considerations for Copilot.
• Recommend identity protection and access control improvements.
• Support integration ofsecuritycontrols acrossMicrosoftsecurityplatforms.

SecurityOperations Collaboration

• Work withSecurityOperations and Incident Management teams.
• Review logging, audit, and monitoring requirements.
• Advise on integration of Copilot-relatedsecurityevents into existingsecuritymonitoring platforms.
• Support operationalization of newsecuritycontrols and processes.

What We’d Like to See:

• 7+ years inMicrosoftSecurity, Compliance, or Governance consulting.
• Deep expertise with MicrosoftPurview, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Defender Suite, Microsoft 365Security& Compliance
• Microsoft 365 Copilot Governance
• Strong understanding of information protection, DLP, retention, records management, and AI governance.
• Experience conductingsecurityassessments and developing remediation roadmaps.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work directly with clients and cross-functional teams and to mentor other developers.
• Prior experience in consulting, agency, or multi-client delivery environments is a plus.

What Sets You Apart:

• MicrosoftSecuritycertifications (SC-100, SC-200, SC-300, SC-400).
• Experience with AI governance and secure AI adoption programs.
• Familiarity withMicrosoftSharePoint Advanced Management.
• Experience leadingsecurityworkshops and executive stakeholder discussions.
• Understanding of enterprisesecuritymodernization programs and E5/E7 value realization initiatives.
• Track record of building internal accelerators, frameworks, or reusable components that scale across client engagements.
• Experience in regulated industries (financial services, healthcare, legal) with attention to security and compliance requirements.

Our Tech Stack

Microsoft Defender Suite·Microsoft PurviewAzure ·SharePoint Advanced Management · Entra · Security Copilot · Intune · Microsoft Sentinel ·GraphQL· SharePoint · Microsoft 365 · Microsoft Graph ·Microsoft Copilot Studio · Microsoft Foundry · Azure OpenAI · Azure AI Search · Azure Cognitive Search · Azure Machine Learning · Azure DevOps · GitHub Actions · GitHub Copilot

BENEFITS & PERKS

•Flexible PTO and work schedule

•Hybrid or fully remote work options

•Comprehensive insurance coverage and flexible spending accounts

•401(k) with company matching

•Monthly work-from-home stipend

•Continuous training, certifications, and learning opportunities

•Regular cultural and social events: volunteering, game nights, happy hours, team outings, and more

•Active Employee Resource Groups (Parents, Pride, POC, Womxn)

•Mentorship and career development programs

EEO Statement

Genpact is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We are committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.

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