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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # AI Security - Architect (AI & Cybersecurity Program) - **Company:** Exl Neo Technologies - **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent 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, Google Cloud, Large Language Models, Togaf, Deployment Automation, Data Management, Machine Learning Operations, Data Pipelines - **Published:** September 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/066e0b20-6826-46c9-b505-1e57c34799fd ## 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., * 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. ## 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. * Contribute to AI governance policy, risk frameworks, and control mapping (NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001, OWASP LLM Top 10) from a technical architecture perspective. ## Related Videos - [Blueprints for Success: Steering a Global Data & AI Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1577-blueprints-for-success-steering-a-global-data-ai-architecture) - [Why and when should we consider Stream Processing frameworks in our solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1085-why-and-when-should-we-consider-stream-processing-frameworks-in-our-solutions) - [The Cloud is Calling: Answer with In-Demand Skills](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/945-the-cloud-is-calling-answer-with-in-demand-skills) - [Building Sovereign AI: Lessons from Deploying Secure RAG Systems using Confidential Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100108-building-sovereign-ai-lessons-from-deploying-secure-rag-systems-using-confidential-computing) - [Python-Based Data Streaming Pipelines Within Minutes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1233-python-based-data-streaming-pipelines-within-minutes) - [Cloud Run- the rise of serverless and containerization](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/106-cloud-run-the-rise-of-serverless-and-containerization) ## Related Articles - [Stephan Gillich - Bringing AI Everywhere](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/489-stephan-gillich-bringing-ai-everywhere) - [Graph and AI Trends 2026: Why Is AI Running but Not Yet Delivering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/680-graph-and-ai-trends-2026-why-is-ai-running-but-not-yet-delivering) - [Got AI ideas but no money? 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