Sr. AI Security Technical Architect

Location: Maryland Heights

# Sr. AI Security Technical Architect Apply
** Job#: 3035101
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* Job Description:

** Sr. AI Security Technical Architect
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* Location:

** Remote

Role Overview We are seeking a Sr. AI Security Technical Architect to own and evolve the enterprise AI security architecture and strategy. This role involves aligning business goals with technology platforms and risk management practices. The ideal candidate will translate business requirements into security requirements, define security controls for AI, and develop standards, policies, and high-level approaches for engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities
* Own and evolve the enterprise AI security architecture and strategy, aligning business goals, technology platforms, and risk management practices.
* Assist in defining secure-by-design patterns and standards for AI/ML systems.
* Establish and maintain AI-specific security artifacts.
* Ensure consistent adoption of NIST AI RMF, MITRE ATLAS, CIS, and ISO 27001 across AI initiatives.
* Establish architectural governance and enforce adherence to AI security standards.
* Influence AI design decisions early in the lifecycle to reduce risk.
* Partner with enterprise stakeholders to balance innovation with risk tolerance.
* Evaluate AI frameworks, agents, vector databases, and third-party AI platforms for security posture.
* Recommend and rationalize AI security tooling as part of the enterprise security strategy.
* Monitor emerging AI threats, regulatory guidance, and industry best practices to inform security strategy.

Required Qualifications
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* Education:

** A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience is required.
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* Experience:

** This position requires 8–12+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering or architecture within a complex enterprise environment, including 2–4+ years of hands-on experience securing or reviewing AI/ML systems and platforms.
** Technical

Skills:

** A strong understanding is needed of LLM architectures, embeddings, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) patterns, end-to-end ML pipelines, AI model supply chain risks, Zero Trust and identity-centric security models, and cloud security across Azure, AWS, and GCP. Proven ability to influence architecture decisions and lead cross-functional initiatives is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications
* Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or SANS certifications.
* Experience contributing to responsible AI practices, explainability, or bias mitigation initiatives.
* Experience securing AI platforms in regulated industries, particularly financial services.
* Background supporting advanced encryption, cryptographic agility, or post-quantum readiness.
* Demonstrated experience in incident response and enterprise risk management.
* Understanding of various regulatory requirements and laws, including but not limited to NYDFS Cybersecurity Regulations and FINRA Regulations  
* Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including Clearly Rateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
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