AI Security Program Architect

Conduct a comprehensive assessment of the organization’s cybersecurity environment, identifying security gaps, vulnerabilities, and opportunities for improvement. Help build and mature the organization’s security program, including policies, procedures, security frameworks, and measurable KPIs. Leverage Claude extensively to modernize and accelerate security processes, including threat modeling, security assessments, and potentially red-team activities. Evaluate existing security technologies and recommend products, improvements, replacements, and additional investments. Review security logs, vulnerability findings, phishing assessments, and existing security controls to develop actionable recommendations. Assess identity and access management processes and explore potential improvements, including biometric identity verification. Coach internal security teams and help establish best practices, processes, and measurement criteria. Present findings, recommendations, and security roadmaps directly to C-suite leadership, translating technical issues into business priorities.

6+ years enterprise cybersecurity and security architecture experience, with the ability to conduct hands-on technical security assessments. Expert in using Claude and applying generative AI to real-world cybersecurity challenges. Experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls, Panorama, and Cortex XDR. Experience with Rapid7 and vulnerability management. Strong understanding of Microsoft 365 security products and identity and access management. Experience with threat modeling, red teaming, and identifying security vulnerabilities. Experience developing or maturing enterprise security programs, including policies, procedures, KPIs, and security roadmaps. Strong communication skills, with experience presenting technical findings and recommendations to C-suite executives. Experience developing AI-assisted security workflows and automation. Experience with biometric authentication and identity verification technologies, including facial recognition. Experience evaluating enterprise security products and recommending technology investments. Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or GIAC. Experience coaching and developing internal security teams.