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AI Security & Governance Engineer

Hays
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Fulltime
Mid-Senior
2 months ago
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Hays’ client is a market-leading marine and energy support provider operating at the intersection of critical infrastructure and cutting-edge technology, they have established an AI Excellence Centre to pioneer "Game-Changing AI" within the sector.

You will join a high-stakes environment where innovation is balanced with world-class security, helping to define how artificial intelligence is safely and ethically deployed across the ecosystem.

Your New Role

As the

Ai Security & Governance Engineer

  • , you will be the primary authority on "Responsible AI" for the organization.
  • This is not a development role; rather, you are the technical gatekeeper and governance authority.
  • You will report to the Head of Digital & AI and act as the key interface with global solution partners (such as IBM) to ensure all AI deployments meet stringent safety standards.
  • **Governance Framework Implementation:**
  • Translate high-level AI policies into enforceable technical guardrails and automated checks across the organization.
  • **Microsoft Stack Mastery:**
  • Use Microsoft Purview, Entra, Defender, and Azure Policy to implement "safe-by-default" operations and data sensitivity labels.
  • **AI Risk & Red-Teaming:**
  • Conduct threat modeling specifically for LLMs, including jailbreak testing, prompt injection defense, and content safety filtering.
  • **Post-Deployment Assurance:**
  • Monitor AI solutions for drift and abuse, ensuring every release meets the organization’s "Governance Stage Gates" (from pre-development to post-deployment).
  • **Vendor & Audit Oversight:**
  • Define and enforce transparency and data-usage boundaries for external vendors, while ensuring the organization maintains a "zero critical audit finding" status.

What You'Ll Need To Succeed

  • We are looking for a senior-level security professional who understands that AI requires a new paradigm of data protection.
  • **Experience:**
  • 8–10 years in cloud security and governance, with a specific focus on the Microsoft security stack and exposure to AI systems.
  • **Mandatory Certifications:**
  • Due to the specialized nature of this role, the following are required:
  • **IAPP AIGP**

(Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional)

  • **Microsoft SC-100**

(Cybersecurity Architect Expert)

  • **Microsoft SC-400**

(Information Protection Administrator)

  • **Technical Proficiency:**
  • Expert-level knowledge of

Microsoft Purview

  • (DLP, Catalog, Audit), Entra ID (PIM, Conditional Access), and KQL for investigations.
  • **Industry Knowledge:**
  • Familiarity with AI/LLM threat modeling and "Policy-as-code" (Azure Policy).
  • **Communication:**
  • The ability to act as a "Governance Authority," effectively interfacing with external architects and internal Legal/Compliance teams.

What You'Ll Get In Return

  • This role places you at the forefront of AI safety in the Middle East, offering:
  • **Strategic Authority:**
  • You will be the primary decision-maker for AI risk classification and control baselines.
  • **High-Impact Projects:**
  • Secure "Everyday AI" and "Game-Changing AI" initiatives that directly affect global maritime operations.
  • **Professional Leadership:**
  • Influence the digital roadmap of a major Abu Dhabi entity while working with world-class technology partners.
  • **Competitive Package:**
  • A senior-level compensation and benefits package within the thriving UAE energy and marine sector.

What You Need To Do Now

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