Agent 365 & AI Engineer - Freelancer/Contractual

We are seeking an experienced Agent 365 & AI Engineer with 4 to 8+ years of expertise in Microsoft cloud, automation, and AI engineering. This freelance, contractual role requires a commitment of 70-100% bandwidth over a six-month period, with mostly remote working arrangements. The successful candidate will play a critical hands-on role in implementing Agent 365 solutions, covering agent registration, identity and access management, integrations, governance controls, testing, and deployment.

Key Responsibilities
- Implement and manage Microsoft AI agent technologies within the Agent 365 framework.
- Oversee agent governance and lifecycle management to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
- Work extensively with the Microsoft 365 Copilot ecosystem, including Copilot Studio or related agent technologies.
- Handle agent identity, authentication, and integration with Microsoft Entra.
- Develop and maintain connectors, plugins, and REST API integrations to support seamless data-source connectivity.
- Apply OAuth protocols, delegated and application permissions, and enforce least privilege principles.
- Manage tools, actions, and action authorization processes, incorporating human-in-the-loop and approval controls where necessary.
- Monitor Microsoft 365 data sources, ensuring robust logging and monitoring practices are in place.
- Address AI security concerns such as prompt-injection risks, sensitive data exposure, and detection of shadow or unapproved agents.
- Conduct thorough agent testing, production deployment, and troubleshooting to maintain system reliability and performance.

Required Qualifications
- 4 to 8+ years of professional experience in Microsoft cloud environments, automation, and AI engineering.
- Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Copilot, agent technologies, or Power Platform integration.
- Proven ability to secure identities, APIs, connectors, and data access within complex environments.
- Familiarity with Microsoft agent-governance technologies and recent exposure to their practical applications.
- Demonstrated capability to configure and troubleshoot systems beyond architectural design, ensuring operational effectiveness.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
Candidates with a background in top-management consultancy or experience working with leading public and private sector entities in the Middle East will find this role aligned with their expertise. The position offers the flexibility of mostly remote work and the opportunity to contribute to projects spanning economic development, corporate strategy, and technology transformation.

Management Partners operates across the Middle East with offices in Dubai, Manama, Baghdad, and Riyadh, providing a dynamic environment for professionals engaged in cutting-edge Microsoft AI and cloud technologies.

This role is ideal for professionals seeking a challenging contract assignment that leverages deep technical skills in Microsoft AI agents and cloud automation, while contributing to impactful digital transformation initiatives.