Senior Purview Specialist, Data & AI Governance

Do you want to be a trusted technical advisor to businesses, helping them build secure and effective Data & AI Governance solutions? Are you someone who enjoys exploring new technologies, solving complex challenges and turning technical expertise into real business value? Then you might be our new colleague!

Location: Aarhus or Copenhagen

About the job

At Columbus, we’re looking for an experienced technical consultant who wants to specialize in Data & AI Governance and help customers turn governance, security and compliance requirements into solutions that work in practice.

As organizations adopt modern data platforms and agentic solutions, governance increasingly depends on having the right technical foundations in place. Data needs to be discoverable and classified, access needs to be governed, sensitive information needs to be protected, and organizations need visibility into how their data and AI solutions are being used.

This role sits at the intersection of data governance, data platforms and AI security and is for someone who enjoys understanding both the governance requirement and the technology needed to enforce it.

What you do

As part of our Data & AI business line, you’ll work with customers across Denmark, designing and implementing the technical capabilities that make Data & AI Governance operational.

Depending on your experience and interests, you may work more deeply with data governance platforms, data security, AI governance or a combination of these areas.

More concretely, you will be:

• Designing and implementing technical solutions supporting Data & AI Governance.

• Implementing enterprise data catalogs and governance capabilities using technologies such as Microsoft Purview Unified Catalog and Databricks Unity Catalog.

• Establishing data discovery, classification, ownership and metadata structures.

• Designing and implementing data protection capabilities using Microsoft Purview, such as sensitivity labels, DLP, DSPM and data lifecycle controls.

• Designing technical controls for secure adoption of Microsoft 365 Copilot, AI applications and AI agents.

• Working with technologies across the Microsoft security ecosystem, including Microsoft Purview, Defender and Entra.

• Translating governance, security and compliance requirements into technical architectures and controls.

• Supporting customers with governance across modern cloud data platforms, including Microsoft Fabric (OneLake catalog, domains and workspace access) and Databricks.

• Assessing existing environments and identifying gaps in governance, security and compliance.

• Working closely with our business-oriented governance consultants to translate operating models and policies into technical implementation.

• Building practical roadmaps from current-state architecture to operational governance.

What you bring to the table

We’re looking for someone with a technical foundation who wants to specialize further within Data & AI Governance.

You might already be experienced in the area, or you may come from data engineering, cloud architecture, security, compliance or Microsoft technologies and want to make governance a larger part of your specialization.

Ideally, you bring experience in several of the following areas:

• Data catalogs and metadata management

• Microsoft Purview (security or governance)

• The broader Microsoft security stack (specifically Entra and Defender)

• Modern data platforms (Fabric, Databricks)

• Cloud architectures and Azure

• Governance or security for AI solutions

We do not expect you to be an expert in all of these technologies. What matters is that you have a solid foundation, understand the relationship between data, security and governance, and are motivated to develop deeper expertise within the rapidly evolving governance of data and AI agents.

You should also be comfortable working directly with customers and explaining technical topics to both technical and business stakeholders.

It’s a bonus if you have

• Experience designing governance across multiple data platforms

• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio or AI agents

• Experience with Zero Trust and identity-centric security principles

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to data protection and AI, such as GDPR, NIS2 and the EU AI Act

• Relevant Microsoft, Databricks or security certifications

Why Columbus?

This is an opportunity to build expertise in an area where data platforms, security and AI are rapidly converging.

You won’t just configure technology. You’ll help customers understand how technical capabilities across their data and security platforms fit together to create practical governance.

You’ll join colleagues across Data & AI, Security, Cloud and business transformation, and have the opportunity to help shape how we approach Data & AI Governance as the area continues to evolve and becomes increasingly important to our customers.

How to apply

You can easily apply by connecting your LinkedIn or by uploading a CV via the link. Interviews will be held on an ongoing basis.

If you have any questions related to the role, please reach out to our Governance Architect, Jakob Niel Wynn, at Se e-mailadresse på careers-dk.columbusglobal.com . For further information regarding the interview process, you are welcome to contact our Talent Acquisition Lead, Martin Bøgelund Arvidsen, at Se e-mailadresse på careers-dk.columbusglobal.com .

We look forward to receiving your application!

About Columbus

People always come first at Columbus. We’re a global digital consultancy with a local presence, helping businesses transform and thrive through technology, data, and human insight. Just as importantly, we are a workplace where careers are nurtured, and development is supported through clear, structured career paths.

Our culture is built on trust, collaboration, curiosity, and a shared commitment to delivering customer success. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting out, you will find the freedom to explore ideas, challenge convention, and shape your own path.

With over 1,500 colleagues across more than 10 countries, we bring global perspectives and local understanding. What unites us is our belief in creating meaningful impact - for our people, our customers, and the journey ahead.

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