AI Security Specialist - Microsoft Copilot Backend & 3rd Level Support

Meet Genesis

Genesis Digital Solutions is a consulting and technology company that helps organizations turn ideas into measurable business impact through digital expertise and AI innovation. Founded in 2018, we operate across Portugal and the United Arab Emirates, supporting clients in multiple industries with intelligent, scalable, and secure solutions. We combine strategy, engineering, and emerging technologies such as AI, Data, Web3, and Digital Product Development to drive transformation end to end. Our focus is on building practical, human-centered solutions and long-term partnerships that enable sustainable growth, innovation, and real-world results.

Your Next Challenge

Join our client’s team as an AI Security Specialist focused on Microsoft Copilot, where you will play a critical role in securing AI-driven environments. You will work across security architecture, threat management, and advanced support, ensuring secure and resilient Copilot operations across identity, access, data flows, and integrations.

What You’ll Work On

• Performing regular security assessments of Copilot deployments, identifying risks such as prompt injection, model tampering, and data poisoning.
  
• Designing and implementing secure architectures using Identity and Access Management, Conditional Access, and Zero Trust principles.
  
• Developing threat models and executing security testing, including controlled red-team activities.
  
• Building monitoring capabilities, detecting anomalies, and responding to security incidents related to Copilot usage.
  
• Providing advanced (3rd level) support for complex security, performance, and usage issues.
  
• Enabling support teams through documentation, guardrails, training, and definition of escalation processes.
  
• Defining and enforcing security policies, controls, and operational guardrails for Copilot environments.
  
• Assessing security of custom plugins and third-party integrations.
  
• Analyzing data flows and validating encryption and data protection mechanisms.
  

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in Cybersecurity.
  
• 3+ years of experience in Microsoft 365 and Azure security environments.
  
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Defender, Entra ID, Conditional Access, Zero Trust, and threat modeling.
  
• Practical experience with scripting or programming languages such as PowerShell, Python, or C#.
  
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  
• Ability to work in cross-functional environments and communicate effectively.
  

Bonus Points

• Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, or Applied Cryptography.
  
• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Security, Azure Security, CISSP, or AZ-500.
  
• Experience with AI security, model risk management, or emerging AI threat landscapes.
  

Why You’ll Stay

• A workplace that values innovation and continuous learning
  
• Opportunity to work on international SAP transformation projects
  
• Flexible working model and collaborative team environment
  
• Support for professional development, training, and certifications
  
• Health and life insurance
  
• 25 days of annual leave