Sr. Staff Security Architect

Responsibilities Include:

• Security Architecture and Governance
  • Serve as a security architect for AWS and Azure application and infrastructure deployments.
  • Conduct security architecture reviews and risk assessments within the enterprise architecture domain governance model.
  • Draft target system architectures that follow secure-by-design principles and security best practices.

• • Define secure-by-design architectures for AI applications and AI agents, including identity, data access, model and tool integration, runtime controls, and human oversight.
  • Conduct security reviews for generative AI solutions, agentic workflows, and supporting platforms across cloud and on-premise environments.

• Risk, Documentation, and Reusable Guidance
  • Draft and publish risk assessment reports that clearly outline cyber risks and mitigating controls.
  • Publish reusable solution patterns to improve clarity, consistency, and alignment across designs.
  • Develop security-related documentation, including policies, standards, and leading practices.

• • Develop reusable security patterns and risk guidance for AI applications and agents, including prompt and data protection, model supply chain, agent identity and permissions, monitoring, and lifecycle governance.

• Technical Leadership and Collaboration
  • Research emerging technologies, industry developments, and market trends to support enterprise project delivery and operations.
  • Serve as a technical leader within the function by staying current on industry technology and security trends.
  • Build peer, cross-functional, and cross-business relationships to share best practices and improve team effectiveness.
  • Influence across the function and business while working collaboratively as part of the broader security architecture team.

Basic Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Professional Experience: At least 8 years of experience in enterprise IT and/or cybersecurity.
• Cybersecurity Architecture: At least 3 years of experience in cybersecurity architecture.

Desired Characteristics:

• Cybersecurity Architecture and Technical Expertise
  • Experience in cybersecurity architecture, including designing secure solutions in AWS, Azure & GCP.
  • Experience with threat modeling, multi-tier web applications, and relevant security standards.

• • Experience assessing and securing AI and generative AI applications, including large language model integrations, retrieval-augmented generation, APIs, and agentic systems.
  • Knowledge of AI security risks and controls, including prompt injection, sensitive data exposure, insecure tool use, excessive agency, model and dependency risks, and AI agent identity and access governance.

• • Industry-recognized security certification, such as CISSP, CCSP, AWS Security, or Azure Security certification.
• Collaboration and Influence
  • Experience partnering with solution architects to design secure systems.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to influence, build consensus, and align stakeholders across Digital Technology teams and leadership.
• Problem Solving and Adaptability
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Comfortable working in new areas that require rapid learning, sound judgment, and continuous improvement.
  • Ability to synthesize input from multiple stakeholders and translate complex business and technical requirements into practical security guidance.