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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # AI Security Architect - **Company:** TEKSYSTEMS INC. - **Location:** Bolingbrook, IL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $208,000.0 - $228,800.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Data Governance, Data Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Network Segmentation, Open Web Application Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Azure Machine Learning, Sherwood Applied Business Security Architecture, Privacy Controls, Google Cloud, Large Language Models, Togaf, Deployment Automation, Data Management, Machine Learning Operations, Virtual Agents, Data Pipelines - **Published:** August 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/91865077-1767-48a7-8414-091d769306b9 ## About the Role 8+ years in security architecture or enterprise architecture roles, including recent experience architecting controls for AI/ML or data platforms. Deep understanding of AI/ML system design (data pipelines, model training/serving, MLOps) and associated security and privacy risks. Strong grasp of cloud security architecture (Azure and/or AWS/Google Cloud Platform), identity and access management, network segmentation, and zero-trust principles. Familiarity with AI governance and security frameworks: NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001, OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications, and applicable data privacy regulation. Demonstrated ability to communicate architecture decisions to both engineering teams and executive stakeholders. Additional Skills & Qualifications Architecture certifications (SABSA, TOGAF) and/or security certifications (CISSP, CCSP). Experience building AI/ML platforms or securing generative AI/agentic AI deployments at enterprise scale. Retail or large consumer-brand enterprise experience., Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. ## Description Define reference architectures and technical standards for secure AI/ML adoption (data governance, model lifecycle security, LLM/agentic AI security, network and identity boundaries). Lead security architecture reviews for new AI initiatives, products, and vendor tools, identifying risks and required controls prior to launch. Design enterprise patterns for AI guardrails, output validation, human-in-the-loop controls, and least-privilege access for AI agents and services. Partner with enterprise architecture, data platform, and infrastructure teams to ensure AI security controls are embedded consistently across on-prem, cloud, and SaaS AI deployments. Evaluate emerging AI security threats and technologies, advising leadership on architectural implications and roadmap priorities. Mentor the AI Engineer team on secure design practices; provide technical governance over implementation to ensure alignment with architecture standards. 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