AI Security & Governance Engineer

About This Role

Your New Company

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

If you are a certified AI Governance professional ready to secure the next generation of industrial technology, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.