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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Emerging Technology Architect - AI Security, Human-Agent Systems & Post-Quantum Technologies - **Company:** Propertyvalue Northern Trust - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $164,600.0 - $288,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Data Security, Decision Support Systems, Distributed Systems, Graph Database, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Quantum Computing, Multi-Agent Systems, Generative AI, AI Platforms, Kubernetes, Virtual Agents - **Published:** August 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/a51784f7-6588-49c7-a292-0cc4dfab8b78 ## About the Role * Deep expertise in enterprise architecture, distributed systems, APIs, and integration patterns. * Strong understanding of cybersecurity architecture, security engineering, and risk management principles. * Experience with AI platforms, generative AI, agentic systems, automation, and orchestration technologies. * Knowledge of quantum computing concepts and post-quantum cryptography principles. * Ability to bridge business strategy, technology architecture, and security requirements. * Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives spanning architecture, security, engineering, and business stakeholders. * Strong communication and executive engagement skills. Strategic Value * Enables secure enterprise AI adoption. * Advances human-AI collaboration capabilities. * Drives quantum and PQC readiness. * Establishes trusted emerging technology governance. Potential Challenges * AI governance and oversight. * Emerging technology maturity. * Quantum transition complexity. * Cross-functional alignment. ## Description The Senior Emerging Technology Architect is responsible for defining and advancing the enterprise architecture for secure human-AI collaboration, agentic systems, and emerging technologies, including quantum and post-quantum cryptography (PQC). This role serves as a strategic leader at the intersection of AI, cybersecurity, architecture, and innovation, ensuring emerging technologies align with enterprise security standards, risk requirements, and business objectives. [Senior Eme...nt Systems | Word] The position focuses on establishing scalable operating models for human-agent collaboration, secure AI adoption, AI-native architectures, and quantum readiness while enabling innovation through governance, resilience, and trust. [Senior Eme...nt Systems | Word], AI Security & Governance * Define architectural standards and security guardrails for AI, generative AI, agentic AI, and autonomous systems. * Ensure AI platforms, agents, and workflows align with enterprise security policies, risk frameworks, and regulatory requirements. * Collaborate with cybersecurity, risk, legal, and compliance teams to establish governance models for AI adoption. * Define controls for agent identity, authorization, data access, auditability, and operational oversight. Human-Agent Systems Strategy * Develop enterprise strategy for human-agent collaboration and AI-assisted work execution. * Define operating models where humans and AI agents work from shared context, workflows, and objectives. * Establish architectural principles for multi-agent systems, orchestration frameworks, and collaborative decision-making. Knowledge Architecture & Intelligent Systems * Design enterprise knowledge architectures that enable AI systems to reason over business, technology, and operational context. * Define patterns for shared context, knowledge graphs, semantic architectures, and AI-enabled decision support. * Enable trusted AI outcomes through explainability, traceability, and governance. API & Emerging Technology Architecture * Develop API and integration strategies optimized for AI and agent consumption. * Define patterns for secure interoperability across platforms, services, and autonomous systems. * Guide the evolution of enterprise architecture to support adaptive automation and AI-native operating models. Quantum & Post-Quantum Technology Leadership * Evaluate emerging quantum computing technologies and their potential impact on business and security. * Partner with enterprise architecture, engineering, and cybersecurity teams to drive post-quantum cryptography (PQC) readiness and migration planning. * Define quantum risk assessment methodologies, technology roadmaps, and adoption strategies. * Track industry developments, standards, and regulatory expectations related to quantum and PQC technologies. Research & Innovation * Research emerging technologies, AI architectures, quantum technologies, and security innovations. * Translate research into reference architectures, pilots, standards, and strategic recommendations. * Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on emerging technology opportunities and risks. * Represent the organization in industry forums, consortiums, and strategic partnerships as appropriate. ## Related Videos - [Understanding Kubernetes in a visual way](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100085-understanding-kubernetes-in-a-visual-way) - [This App Reached 10,000 Users in One Week. 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