AI Security Architect

AI/ML Security Architecture

• Design secure architectures for AI/ML systems, including model training, inference, and deployment pipelines
• Define security controls for LLMs (Large Language Models), GenAI platforms, and AI APIs
• Embed security into MLOps pipelines (DevSecOps for AI)

Threat Modeling & Risk Management

• Conduct threat modeling for AI systems (e.g., prompt injection, model poisoning, data leakage)
• Develop risk frameworks aligned with NIST AI Risk Management Framework
• Identify and mitigate adversarial AI threats and abuse cases

Data Security & Privacy

• Ensure protection of training and inference data (PII, PHI, proprietary data)
• Implement data governance, anonymization, and encryption strategies
• Ensure compliance with regulations (GDPR, HIPAA, etc.)

Cloud & Platform Security

• Secure AI workloads across cloud platforms such as

• Amazon Web Service
• Microsoft Azure
• Google Cloud
• IBM Cloud

• Architect secure integrations with AI services and APIs

Model Security & Integrity

• Protect against model theft, inversion, and extraction attacks
• Implement model monitoring for drift, anomalies, and abuse
• Ensure secure model storage, versioning, and access control

Governance & Compliance

• Establish AI security policies, standards, and guardrails
• Align with industry AI frameworks such as

• ISO AI standards (e.g., ISO/IEC 42001)

• Support audit, regulatory, and CIO and CISO reporting

Collaboration & Leadership

• Partner with data scientists, ML engineers, and product teams
• Provide security guidance for AI product development
• Lead security reviews and architecture boards
• Mentor security engineers on AI-specific threats

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field
• 8+ years in cybersecurity architecture or engineering
• Experience securing AI/ML systems or data platforms
• Strong understanding of:

• Cloud security (IAM, network, containers, serverless)
• API security and microservices
• Encryption, key management, and identity systems
• Development of Agent and Agentic AI for security use cases
• Experience with MCP

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with LLMs (e.g., prompt engineering, RAG architectures)
• Familiarity with adversarial ML techniques
• Knowledge of tools like:

• MLflow, Kubeflow, SageMaker
• SIEM/XDR platforms

• Certifications:

• CISSP, CCSP, or cloud security certifications

• Experience in semiconductor industry is a plus, * AI Threat Modeling (Prompt Injection, Data Poisoning, Model Evasion)
• Secure MLOps / DevSecOps
• Zero Trust Architecture
• Data Privacy & Governance
• Cloud-Native Security
• Risk & Compliance Management

The annual salary range for California is $164,500 to $305,500. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the salary range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location. Our benefits programs include: paid vacation and paid holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee stock purchase plan, a variety of medical, dental and vision plan options, and more.

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