Azure OpenAI Specialist

Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Maverick Technology Partners, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today! 6 months+ on-site contract role in Pontiac, MI Project Overview: We are seeking an experienced Azure OpenAI Specialist to serve in a consultatory role and support the enterprise-wide deployment of Azure OpenAI services in a GCC-High tenant to a user base of approximately 2,500 employees. This role will involve end user support, platform administration, governance implementation, and process development to ensure a secure, scalable, and effective rollout. The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of Azure OpenAI, AI governance practices, and enterprise IT environments, along with a user-focused mindset to guide adoption and ensure responsible AI usage. Key Responsibilities: • End User Support & Enablement • Provide support for end user questions, troubleshooting, and onboarding. • Provide documentation, training, and guidance for non-technical users. • Work with business units to identify high-impact use cases and assist with solution implementation. • Platform Administration • Support the Implementation Team in the management of Azure OpenAI resource configurations, model deployments, and API access. • Monitor usage patterns, performance metrics, and cost optimization. • Assist in the design and implementation of access controls, quotas, and billing alerts. • Governance & Security • Provide guidance in the development of enterprise policies and ethical AI guidelines. • Collaborate with security and compliance teams to ensure responsible data use, including PII and sensitive information. • Support the development and maintenance of audit trails, logs, and usage reports for accountability. • Process Development • Establish standardized workflows for requesting, approving, and using Azure OpenAI services. • Create reusable templates, prompt libraries, and usage best practices. • Support the design of escalation and incident response procedures related to model misuse or anomalies. Must-Have Skills: • Proven experience working with Azure OpenAI Service (GPT, embedding models, etc.) • Strong understanding of Azure administration, including identity (AAD), networking, and resource governance. • Knowledge of LLM lifecycle management and evaluation methods. • Experience in AI governance, security controls, and responsible AI frameworks. • Familiarity with prompt engineering, use case discovery, and AI-driven productivity tools. • Excellent communication skills for working with both technical teams and business users. • Ability to support and train non-technical users and facilitate adoption across departments. Nice-to-Have Skills: • Experience with Power Platform, Logic Apps, and Azure Functions for automation. • Familiarity with Microsoft Purview or other data governance solutions. • Exposure to compliance frameworks such as CMMC, NIST, ITAR, and/or internal enterprise AI policies. • Understanding of enterprise change management and user adoption strategies.