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You will work with clients to assess AI readiness, establish secure AI operating models, implement governance controls, and design architectures aligned to Zero Trust principles.\nJoin a curious and diverse team that's passionate about next-generation technology and establish yourself as a leader in one of the fastest-growing areas in cybersecurity and AI. Together, let's transform how organisations securely adopt AI.\nKey Responsibilities\nAs a member of Avanade's Security Practice, you will work across both Avanade and Accenture clients, supporting medium-sized organisations through to large global enterprises. You will contribute to client delivery, solution development, thought leadership, and the evolution of Avanade's Secure AI offerings.\nThis is an opportunity to establish yourself as a leader in Secure AI, Microsoft Security, and Data Protection. 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