GRC Principal Architect

As a Principal Consultant, you'll lead the design and delivery of Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), Data Security and AI Security solutions, helping customers adopt Microsoft technologies securely and at scale.

In this role you'll:

• Own and evolve Atech's GRC, Data Security and AI security frameworks, standards and reference architectures.
• Lead solution architecture and technical governance for strategic customer projects.
• Drive adoption of Microsoft technologies including Purview, Entra ID Governance, Defender for Cloud Apps and Security Copilot.
• Design secure AI and Copilot governance solutions, advising customers on risk, compliance and security requirements.
• Support pre-sales activities through solution design, technical leadership and customer presentations.
• Deliver workshops, discovery sessions and webinars for customers and internal teams.
• Partner with Security Practice leadership to develop and enhance Atech's GRC and AI service portfolio.
• Mentor consultants and promote best practice across governance, compliance, data security and AI governance.
• Stay ahead of industry developments, including UK GDPR, the EU AI Act and Microsoft's security roadmap.
• Represent Atech at customer, partner and Microsoft events, building our reputation as a trusted security advisor.

This is an opportunity to influence a growing Microsoft security practice, shape market-leading AI security services and work with enterprise customers on some of their most important security, compliance and AI adoption challenges.

• Have expert knowledge of Microsoft GRC, compliance and data security technologies, including Purview, Entra ID Governance, Defender for Cloud Apps and Security Copilot.
• Bring extensive experience in GRC architecture, governance, risk, compliance or data security consulting.
• Have led complex customer engagements and acted as a trusted technical advisor to senior stakeholders.
• Possess strong knowledge of frameworks and regulations such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, UK GDPR and emerging AI governance requirements.
• Are confident delivering workshops, presentations and customer-facing thought leadership.
• Understand AI and data security risks and can translate complex challenges into practical business solutions.
• Have excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and executive audiences.
• Hold, or are working towards, SC-100, with additional certifications such as CISM, CRISC or CIPPE highly desirable.
• Are seen as a trusted authority in GRC, data security and AI governance.
• Can balance strategic customer engagements, pre-sales support and practice development.
• Enjoy mentoring and developing consultants.
• Are commercially aware and understand how strong governance and architecture drive customer success.
• Stay current with evolving regulations, Microsoft technologies and the AI governance landscape.

At Atech we’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We also recognise your experience may not be perfectly aligned to all the criteria in the job ad.  If you like the sound of this role, even if you don’t meet all the criteria, we encourage you to apply. You might just be the right fit for this or other roles.

• Competitive salary and the opportunity to grow your career within a leading technology and cybersecurity business.
• 34 days annual leave including bank holidays and your birthday off.
• 4x salary life assurance for added peace of mind.
• Enhanced family leave, including 26 weeks' full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and 3 weeks' full pay for paternity leave.
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
• 12 dedicated training days per year, plus full access to LinkedIn Learning to support your professional development.
• Flexible benefits platform offering Cycle to Work, Tech Scheme, gym membership discounts, retail savings, and more.
• Tax-efficient salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme, making it easier and more affordable to drive a new EV.
• Health and wellbeing support, including healthcare cash plans and optional critical illness cover.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing confidential support and counselling whenever you need it.
• A supportive, collaborative culture with genuine opportunities to learn, develop and progress your career.

Atech part of the Iomart Group is a highly accredited Microsoft Partner who delivers transformed technology with managed services. Our team of certified Microsoft experts align with your team to deliver an excellent service tailored to your individual needs, 24/7/365.

• Our services support 25,000 users globally and proactively monitor 45,000+ devices in key areas:
• Azure Infrastructure Managed Service
• Modern Workplace: Office 365, Microsoft 365, and Azure Virtual Desktop
• Managed Security and SOC with Microsoft Defender, Sentinel

We’re an equal opportunities employer and want our vacancies to be available to all, so if you need us to make any reasonable adjustments during the process then just let us know.