AI Security Architect

The AI Security Architect will lead the design and implementation of robust security architectures, standards, and governance frameworks for artificial intelligence (AI), generative AI (GenAI), AI‑powered applications, agents, copilots, and enterprise environments. This role requires a deep understanding of AI security, AI governance, cloud‑native security, application security, data security, and enterprise security technologies.

You will work closely with product teams, AI engineering teams, developers, security engineers, DevSecOps, legal, risk, and operations teams to ensure security is embedded throughout the application lifecycle—from solution design and vendor selection to deployment, operation, and ongoing monitoring. The role will define secure AI architecture patterns, provide security oversight for AI initiatives, and enable responsible AI adoption aligned with organisational policies and industry frameworks.

Reporting to the Enterprise Security Architect and collaborating with stakeholders such as the Head of Cyber Security, BISOs and Solutions Architects, you will assist in promoting a harmonised security architecture via standards, patterns, and tooling.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands‑on experience with threat modelling, SAST, DAST, and web application security.
• Strong knowledge of OWASP Top 10, CWE Top 25, and SANS Top 25 security vulnerabilities.
• Hands‑on experience with GCP security architecture, including IAM, VPC, Cloud KMS, Cloud Armor, and other cloud‑native security tools.
• Strong understanding of data security practices, including encryption, access control, data security controls, and AI security standards.
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of cybersecurity threats, risk assessment methodologies, and industry frameworks/regulations, including GDPR, PCI DSS, NIST, and ISO‑27001.
• Proven experience in requirements gathering and identification, solution testing, and vendor product evaluation and selection.
• Demonstrated leadership and relationship management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with a proven ability to build consensus across diverse teams.
• Highly self‑motivated, with the ability to confidently advocate for risk management and security requirements to senior executives using tact and persistence.
• Strategic mindset with the flexibility to operate tactically when required.
• Strong negotiation, facilitation, and consensus‑building skills, with a results‑oriented approach.
• Ability to build effective relationships and interact confidently at all levels of the organisation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Intellectual curiosity and a continuous learning mindset, with a passion for staying ahead of emerging AI technologies, security threats, and industry best practices.
• A collaborative and influential approach, with the ability to build trust, challenge constructively, and drive positive security outcomes across diverse stakeholder groups.

Benefits

The role offers a competitive remuneration package and comprehensive benefits designed to support you and your family.