Senior Information Protection & AI Security Engineer

CGI is seeking a Senior Information Protection & AI Security Engineer to support enterprise data protection AI governance and insider risk initiatives within a highly regulated financial services environment. This role will focus on implementing configuring and continuously improving Microsoft Purview capabilities AI security guardrails and insider threat detection controls.

The engineer will work extensively with Microsoft Purview Information Protection Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Insider Risk Management Communication Compliance and data classification capabilities. Responsibilities also include implementing security and governance controls for Microsoft Copilot and other generative AI platforms to help prevent sensitive data exposure oversharing prompt based attacks and unauthorized AI usage.

This position is required in one of the following locations: Lafayette LA Knoxville TN Columbia SC Birmingham AL

This position works closely with Security Operations Incident Response Compliance Technology and business teams to strengthen information protection controls improve insider threat detection and securely enable enterprise AI adoption. The role also develops security automation monitoring metrics and operational documentation using technologies such as PowerShell Microsoft Graph API KQL Microsoft Sentinel and the broader Microsoft security ecosystem.

. 8 years of experience in cybersecurity information protection data security or enterprise security engineering including 5 years of hands on Microsoft Purview experience.
. Strong hands on experience configuring and tuning Microsoft Purview including Information Protection DLP Insider Risk Management Communication Compliance data classification and sensitivity labels.
. Experience implementing AI security and governance controls for enterprise generative AI platforms including Microsoft Copilot.
. Knowledge of GenAI security risks such as sensitive data leakage oversharing unauthorized AI usage and prompt injection.
. Experience developing and tuning insider threat and data exfiltration detection policies while improving detection accuracy and reducing false positives.
. Strong understanding of the Microsoft 365 Security and Compliance ecosystem.
. Experience with Microsoft Defender Microsoft Sentinel Entra ID Azure and Microsoft Graph API.
. Ability to develop security and operational automation using PowerShell Microsoft Graph API KQL or similar technologies.
. Experience creating security dashboards metrics reporting standards procedures and operational runbooks.
. Strong understanding of information governance data classification security controls and regulatory compliance in large enterprise environments.
. Experience collaborating with Security Operations Incident Response Compliance engineering and business teams.
. Experience within financial services regulated industries or other highly sensitive enterprise environments is strongly preferred.
. Relevant certifications such as SC 400 SC 100 SC 200 SC 300 CISSP CISM or GIAC are preferred.

Desired Skillset:
Preferred certifications include Microsoft SC 400 SC 100 SC 200 or SC 300 as well as CISSP CISM GIAC or comparable security certifications.
Educational Requirements:
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Security Cybersecurity Information Systems or a related field or equivalent professional experience.

Other Information:
CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set level experience relevant training and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit based performance CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $123200.00 $156700.00.
CGIs benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include: . Competitive compensation . Comprehensive insurance options . Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan . Paid time off for vacation holidays and sick time . Paid parental leave .Learning opportunities and tuition assistance . Wellness and Well being programs

• Generative AI
• Governance
• Incident response
• Microsoft 365 Defender
• Risk management

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