We are seeking an experienced AI Security Architect to lead the design and governance of security solutions across cloud, data, application, and AI environments. This role is responsible for developing enterprise security architectures, assessing and mitigating AI-related risks, implementing security controls, and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity, privacy, and AI governance standards. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in enterprise security, cloud platforms, and AI/ML technologies, with a strong ability to influence stakeholders and enable the secure adoption of innovative AI solutions.
Position Responsibilities: - Develop and implement enterprise security controls and architecture standards across infrastructure, cloud, and application environments.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of security controls, identifies gaps, and drive risk-based remediation and continuous improvement activities.
- Design and deliver custom security solutions, integrations, and automation capabilities to address evolving business and security requirements.
- Establish and maintain security controls and governance practices for the secure adoption and use of AI technologies.
- Provide strategic security guidance and ensures alignment with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies.
Required Qualifications: - 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, security architecture, or a related field, with progressive responsibility in enterprise environments.
- 5+ years of experience designing and implementing security controls for cloud platforms, data platforms, and large-scale enterprise technology solutions.
- 3+ years of experience securing AI, machine learning, or advanced analytics solutions, including AI governance, data protection, and risk management practices.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Security, Engineering, or a related discipline; Master's degree considered an asset.
- Industry certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, Azure Security Engineer, Azure Solutions Architect, or equivalent are considered an asset.
Preferred Qualifications: - Experience developing and implementing enterprise AI security strategies, governance frameworks, and security architectures.
- Strong knowledge of AI/ML security risks, including model poisoning, prompt injection, data leakage, adversarial attacks, and model abuse.
- Experience securing cloud-native data and AI platforms, including Azure AI, Azure OpenAI, Databricks
- Knowledge of industry frameworks and standards related to cybersecurity, privacy, AI governance, and responsible AI.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence technical and business teams at all levels.
When you join our team: - We'll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
- We'll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
- As part of our global team, we'll support you in shaping the future you want to see.
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The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.
Referenced Salary LocationToronto, Ontario
Working ArrangementHybrid
Salary range is expected to be between$113,000.00 CAD - $163,000.00 CAD
Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact
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Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact
[email protected] for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.
