Cybersecurity Security Architect (AI & Data Security)

• This is a senior-level Security Architect role focused on securing AI/GenAI platforms, enterprise data environments, and cloud infrastructure.

The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship not available., * The ideal candidate will have a strong background in traditional cybersecurity architecture combined with hands-on experience securing modern AI and machine learning environments., * 10+ years in Cybersecurity Architecture or Senior Security Engineering

• 3+ years securing AI, ML, GenAI, data science platforms, or large-scale data environments
• Security architecture, threat modeling, and risk assessment experience
• Enterprise data security expertise, including:
• DLP
• Encryption
• Data classification
• Access governance
• Tokenization/masking
• Experience securing cloud environments (AWS, Azure, and/or GCP)
• Kubernetes/container security experience
• Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture
• Practical experience with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework
• CISSP, CCSP, and/or CISM certifications
• AI/GenAI security experience, including:
• LLMs
• RAG architectures
• AI agents
• Vector databases
• AI risk management
• Experience with MITRE ATLAS, OWASP, and NIST AI RMF
• SIEM tools (Splunk, ELK, etc.)
• GDPR, HIPAA, and SOC 2 compliance experience
• TOGAF or SABSA framework experience
• AI and Generative AI security architecture
• Threat modeling and risk mitigation
• Enterprise data protection
• Cloud security
• Security governance and compliance
• Incident response leadership

Why Hays? You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there's a position you really want, you're fully prepared to get it. Nervous about an upcoming interview? Unsure how to write a new resume? Visit the Hays Career Advice section to learn top tips to help you stand out from the crowd when job hunting. Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays' guiding principles is 'do the right thing'. We also believe that actions speak louder than words. In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us. In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570.