Microsoft 365 Data Protection & Copilot Architect

SEI•Upper Providence Township, PA

About The Position

SEI Sphere is seeking a Microsoft 365 Data Protection & Copilot Architect to lead the design, governance, security, and deployment of Microsoft data protection solutions for enterprise clients. The role supports secure adoption of Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot for Work, Copilot Studio, Azure AI Foundry, and emerging Microsoft AI technologies, using Microsoft Purview governance, compliance, and security controls to protect data. The architect leads client engagements, assessments, workshops, and technical architecture sessions; evaluates Microsoft 365 permissions, sharing, data exposure, information architecture, and governance; and develops remediation recommendations. The role designs and governs Copilot and AI solutions, implements Microsoft Purview capabilities, and establishes data protection and AI governance frameworks. It also partners across security, cloud, infrastructure, managed services, and security operations teams; develops architectures, roadmaps, runbooks, and client documentation; supports adoption and value measurement; leads enablement and knowledge transfer; and contributes to presales and solution development.

Requirements

Deep hands-on expertise with Microsoft Purview, including DLP, Information Protection and Sensitivity Labels, data lifecycle and records management, Insider Risk Management, eDiscovery, Compliance Manager, data classification and governance, DSPM for AI, Communication Compliance, Information Barriers, and auditing.
Experience assessing and remediating oversharing, excessive permissions, data exposure, AI readiness, and governance risks within Microsoft 365 environments.
Experience deploying and governing Microsoft 365 Copilot in enterprise environments.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 architecture, including SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Teams, Exchange Online, Entra ID, and Microsoft Graph, as well as Zero Trust principles and Microsoft security best practices.
Strong client-facing consulting, presentation, and communication skills, with experience developing executive recommendations, governance strategies, and architecture documentation.
Ability to manage multiple client engagements and collaborate effectively across security, infrastructure, and cloud teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft 365 Copilot Analytics, adoption reporting, tenant assessments, AI readiness, governance maturity, and data security posture.
Experience building Copilot governance and operating models, including Purview DSPM for AI and data exposure management initiatives.
Experience with Azure AI Foundry, Copilot Studio, custom copilots, AI agents, and enterprise AI solution development.
Knowledge of Microsoft security, cloud, data, and analytics platforms, including Defender XDR, Entra ID, Azure architecture, Microsoft Fabric, and related governance initiatives.
Previous MSP, MSSP, or consulting experience, including mentoring engineers or leading technical delivery teams.
Information Protection and Compliance Administrator Associate (SC-400) certification.
Azure AI Engineer Associate (AI-102) certification.
Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100) certification.
Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300) certification.
Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200) certification.
Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) certification.
M365 Enterprise Administrator Expert (MS-102) certification.
Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate (DP-600) certification.

Responsibilities

Lead client engagements, readiness assessments, executive workshops, and technical architecture sessions focused on secure Microsoft AI and Copilot adoption.
Assess Microsoft 365 environments for permissions hygiene, oversharing, external sharing, data exposure, information architecture, and governance maturity; develop prioritized remediation plans and recommendations.
Architect, deploy, and govern Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Chat, Copilot Studio, AI agents, connectors, plugins, Azure AI Foundry, and related solutions across Microsoft 365 and approved third-party data sources.
Design and implement Microsoft Purview capabilities, including DLP, Information Protection, Sensitivity Labels, Data Lifecycle Management, Insider Risk Management, eDiscovery, Compliance Manager, and Data Security Posture Management for AI.
Establish data protection, Copilot Control System, and AI governance frameworks covering reporting, auditing, policy enforcement, access governance, and ongoing compliance.
Partner with security, cloud, infrastructure, managed services, and security operations teams to align AI deployments with Zero Trust principles and establish sustainable support and operating models.
Develop reference architectures, governance models, implementation roadmaps, operational runbooks, standards, best practices, and client-facing technical documentation.
Create adoption and value-realization frameworks using Microsoft 365 Copilot Analytics, Viva Insights, and usage reporting to demonstrate business outcomes, user adoption, and return on investment.
Lead end-user enablement through training workshops, executive briefings, adoption programs, best-practice guidance, knowledge transfer, and operational readiness support.
Support presales and solution development, including discovery, solution design, effort estimation, statements of work, proposals, and client-tailored recommendations.

Benefits

Comprehensive physical and mental well-being care.
Healthcare, including medical, dental, vision, prescription, wellness, EAP, and FSA.
Life and disability insurance, with premiums paid for base coverage.
401(k) match.
Tuition reimbursement and education assistance.
Commuter benefits.
Up to 11 paid holidays per year.
21 days of PTO per year, prorated for new hires and increasing over time.
Paid parental leave.
Back-up childcare arrangements.
Paid volunteer days.
Discounted stock purchase plan.
Investment options.
Access to employee networks.
Flexible paid time off.