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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # AI Security Architect Consultant - **Company:** NTT DATA - **Location:** Birmingham, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Architectural Patterns, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Cyber Security, Identity and Access Management, Security Information and Event Management, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Large Language Models, Multi-Agent Systems, Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Kubernetes, Virtual Agents - **Published:** August 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2944678229-2 ## About the Role Security-first mindset - this role is primarily for a Security Architect, not a general cloud architect.5+ year's experience in information security, cloud security and architecture roles.Strong knowledge of security governance, risk and compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST CSF/800-53, NIS2, DORA).Strong communication skills and ability to work with senior stakeholders.Experience mentoring teams or influencing security decisions. Required Technical Skills Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Cloud-native architecture design (GCP-focused).Deep hands-on experience with GCP security services and GCP security best practices.Experience architecting secure multi-project setups and identity boundaries. Agentic AI Security Experience designing security for agent-based AI systems and LLM-integrated applications.Hands-on experience with AI/LLM security controls (prompt security, model governance, secure APIs, orchestration security).AI-specific threat modelling expertise. Cloud & Security Architecture Strong cloud security background across AWS/Azure/GCP.Experience in secure design of: IAMZero TrustNetwork segmentationData protection and encryptionApplication and API securityKnowledge of SIEM, IAM, CASB, container/Kubernetes security.Experience in Vibe coding, as well as technologies experience similar to Openclaw and Ollama Certifications One or more of: CISA, CRISC, CISM, CISSP (required). Other Requirements Eligible to obtain UK SC clearance.Right to work in the UK. ## Description What you'll be doing: As a AI Security Architect, you will play a key role in designing and delivering secure, scalable, and compliant architectures for our clients, with a particular focus on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and emerging Agentic AI systems. Leveraging your strong cloud security and governance expertise, you will: Security Architecture Translate business, data protection and security requirements into practical architectural designs leveraging industry frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS).Design and maintain cloud-native security architectures, with deep expertise in GCP architecture, security services, and secure workload design.Establish secure architectural patterns and standards across cloud platforms, with specific focus on GCP IAM, VPC Service Controls, Cloud Armor, Confidential Computing, and secure workload segmentation.Develop security design documentation, diagrams, and rationale aligned with business and compliance requirements.Apply risk-based and threat-based approaches to recommend secure and proportionate solutions. Agentic AI & LLM Security Architecture You will be responsible for shaping security controls around emerging AI ecosystems, including: Designing security architectures for agent-based AI systems, including orchestration frameworks, tool-use agents, and multi-agent workflows.Implementing AI/LLM security controls across: Model security (input/output filtering, model guardrails)Prompt security, adversarial prompt defense, prompt isolationAPI & orchestration security, including secure agent tool useData security for vector stores, embeddings, and retrieval servicesPerforming AI-specific threat modelling, including: Model extraction & poisoningHallucination-driven riskSensitive data leakageToxic output & jailbreak attemptsAdvising on secure integration of AI with cloud environments, focusing on compliant, privacy-aware design. Risk & Threat Management Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and threat modelling for cloud and AI systems.Support incident response, including issues involving AI-driven systems and automated agents.Provide actionable mitigation strategies for cloud and AI threats. Stakeholder Engagement & Technical Leadership Provide expert guidance to clients, presenting complex cloud and AI security concepts to technical and non-technical partners.Mentor teams on secure cloud design, AI security, and modern architecture practices.Participate in pre-sales and contribute to delivery collateral Security Policy, Standards & Governance Develop and implement cloud and AI security policies and standards.Support compliance assessments and audits, including cloud-specific controls and emerging AI regulatory frameworks.Ensure alignment to governance standards such as ISO 27001, NIST 800-53/CSF, NIS2, DORA, and industry cloud security benchmarks. Technology Evaluation & Continuous Improvement Conduct cloud and AI security architecture reviews, including: Cloud configuration reviewsGCP security posture assessmentsAI pipeline hardeningEvaluate and recommend security technologies for cloud, AI, identity, and data protection.Stay up to date with new threats, especially in LLM, agentic AI, and GCP contexts., We are an equal opportunities employer. We believe in the fair treatment of all our employees and commit to promoting equity and diversity in our employment practices. We are also a proud Disability Confident Committed Employer - we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us, during the application process, that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. 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