Design and implement Zero Trust security using Entra ID, Conditional Access, Microsoft Defender XDR. Oversee identity governance including PIM and access reviews. Maintain Microsoft 365 Defender XDR suite configurations. Enforce and audit compliance controls (DLP, sensitivity labels, retention policies). Lead evaluation and governance of Microsoft Copilot and AI-powered services. Establish policies for responsible AI usage. Partner with stakeholders to identify AI use cases and drive adoption. Integrate Copilot analytics into dashboards. Serve as AI innovation subject matter expert. Champion data governance practices. Evaluate and integrate emerging Microsoft technologies (Fabric, Loop). Implement lifecycle management and access controls for collaboration environments. Develop enterprise-wide automation using PowerShell, Graph API, and Power Platform. Implement proactive monitoring via Microsoft 365 Admin Center, Graph API, Azure Monitor, Defender portals. Ensure disaster recovery and business continuity plans for cloud services. Act as a technical lead and escalation point for the cloud administration team. Mentor and train administrators on advanced configurations, security, and AI features.