Security Architect; AI Job Boston area,Massachusetts USA,IT/Tech

Position: Security Architect (AI)
Job Title: Security Architect (AI)
Location: Boston, MA (Hybrid)
Type: Contract

GC, USC

Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Security Architect (AI) to design and implement secure cloud and AI architectures within an enterprise Azure environment. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Azure security, AI platform security, identity management, and Zero Trust architecture, with a strong understanding of securing modern AI/LLM-based applications.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and implement secure cloud and AI architectures on Microsoft Azure
Secure Azure AI Services, Azure OpenAI, and Azure AI Foundry environments
Architect identity and access management using Microsoft Entra , Service Principals, and Managed Identity
Define and enforce Zero Trust security architecture across cloud and AI platforms
Design secure RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) pipelines and vector database security controls
Implement security controls for Model Context Protocol (MCP), ensuring data isolation and session security
Partner with application, AI, and cloud engineering teams to embed security by design
Perform threat modeling, risk assessments, and security reviews for AI solutions
Ensure compliance with enterprise security standards and regulatory requirements

Required Skills & Experience:

5+ years of experience in Cloud Security Architecture
Strong hands-on Azure security experience
Hands-on experience with Azure AI Services, Azure OpenAI, and Azure AI Foundry (or similar AI platforms)
Expert knowledge of Microsoft Entra , Service Principals, and Managed Identity
Experience securing RAG architectures and vector databases
Strong understanding of MCP and AI data/session security
Proven experience implementing Zero Trust in financial services or cloud-native environments

Nice to Have:

Experience in highly regulated industries (finance, banking, healthcare)
Security certifications (AZ-500, CISSP, CCSP, or similar)