Senior Officer, AI Cloud and Security, Geneva

Vacancy No. S17115 Category of Contract National Position Type National Application Deadline 03/06/2026 Job Posted On 20/05/2026 Duty Station The duty station for this role is to be confirmed. The position may be based in any country where IFRC has a legal status agreement. Country GLOBAL Different Locations Grade National Staff Duration 12 months

Job Purpose The Senior AI Cloud and Security Officer reports into the AI and Data management unit and is responsible for designing, deploying, and monitoring AI systems that adhere to organizational policies and global best practices. The role is delivery-focused, working closely with cross‑functional teams to manage Microsoft Purview’s Data Security Posture Management (DSPM), secure AI/ML data pipelines, and enhance the organization’s cloud security posture.

Job Duties and Responsibilities AI Platform Management

Oversee organizational AI platforms for development, testing, and production environments.

Implement best practices for AI lifecycle management, including model deployment, monitoring, and retirement.

Security&Compliance

Review AI applications to ensure compliance with organizational policies, ethical AI principles, and regulatory requirements.

Lead risk assessments and mitigation strategies for AI/ML systems and sensitive data.

Contribute to threat‑modeling and incident response planning for AI‑related risks.

Data governance

Establish and maintain data lineage tracking for AI models to ensure transparency and compliance.

Collaborate with data scientists, developers, and compliance teams to enforce secure data governance.

Automation&Integration

Design and implement automated DSPM workflows using Microsoft Purview and Azure‑native tools.

Develop and maintain security automation scripts and integrations (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Logic Apps).

Monitor and optimize Azure security controls including Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, and Key Vault.

Ensure proper configuration of identity and access management for AI workloads.

Stay updated on emerging AI security trends, frameworks, and regulatory changes.

Advise leadership on strategic AI security initiatives and risk posture improvements.

Act as a main point of reference to support staff of all levels in understanding current practices and systems.

Duties applicable to all staff

Work actively towards the achievement of IFRC’s goals.

Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross and Red Crescent principles.

Perform any other work‑related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager.

Education Required

Degree in computer science, information security, data science, or related field.

Certifications for Azure Security Engineer, Certified Information Systems Security Professional– CISSP or similar (highly desirable).

Experience Required

7+ years of experience in AI/ML development and deployment.

5+ years in cloud security and data governance roles, preferably in large‑scale or global organizations.

Demonstrated experience in implementing AI security frameworks and compliance standards.

Expertise in AI model lifecycle management and MLOps.

Experience with generative AI, large language models (LLMs), and prompt engineering.

Preferred

Experience with Microsoft Azure environments and Microsoft Purview.

Knowledge, Skills and Languages Required

Expert‑level proficiency in Azure environments.

Technical Excellence: Deep knowledge of secure coding practices and vulnerability management.

Proficiency in automation and orchestration tools for security workflows.

Problem‑Solving: Ability to break down complex challenges into solvable problems.

Communication: Skill in translating technical findings to non‑technical stakeholders.

Collaboration: Ability to work effectively across data science, engineering, and business teams.

Continuous Learning: Drive to stay current with rapid cloud security and AI field evolution.

Attention to Detail: Precision in code quality, data validation, and model documentation.

Preferred

Understanding of humanitarian context, operational challenges, and impact measurement.

Familiarity with agile development practices and iterative model improvement.

Languages

Required

Fluent spoken and written English.

Preferred

Good command of another IFRC official language (French, Spanish or Arabic).

Competencies, Values and Comments Values:

Respect for diversity; Integrity; Professionalism; Accountability.

Core competencies:

Communication; Collaboration and teamwork; Judgement and decision making; National society and customer relations; Creativity and innovation; Building trust.

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