AI/Model Security Architect

About the role

We’re a leader in data and AI. Through our software and services, we inspire customers around the world to transform data into intelligence - and questions into answers. If you're looking for a dynamic, fulfilling career with flexibility and a world-class employee experience, you'll find it here. We're recognized around the world for our inclusive, meaningful culture and innovative technologies by organizations like Fast Company, Forbes, Newsweek and more.

Responsibilities

• Partner within SAS helping to solve complex technical problems anywhere in the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) from architecture and design to deployment and operations.
• Secure code, implement application vulnerability scanning solutions using DevSecOps methodologies, contribute to documentation for penetration tests, Create/disseminate developer guidance and training, and create repositories, code or templates with examples of best practices in secure architecture, design and operational patterns.
• Perform security focused design reviews on a regular or risk-based priority basis, which identify security gaps and improve the security posture of AAIM's deliverables, containerized deployment systems and LLM powered products.
• Collaborate with Product Management to ensure security implementations are consistent business objectives and customer requirements are in alignment to SAS security standards.
• Collaborate with other teams within security to identify new tools and processes to integrate into the Secure SDLC. Recommend and promote software security policies, standards, and procedures that can improve the global security posture of the company.
• Ensure all applicable security policies and processes are followed to support the organization's secure software development goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with major study in technical disciplines such as Computer Science or Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of secure software development, secure system architecture and design, or related experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge in securing enterprise-grade containerized compute or container clusters, and REST APIs, as detailed in security publications like the OWASP Top 10 and OWASP API Top 10.
• 2+ years of experience in developing or adopting software security patterns and best practices.
• Experience with programming languages such as: Java, Python, JavaScript, PHP, Golang, etc.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and willingness to learn Kubernetes, containers and micro-services, SaaS (public and private cloud deployments), ML, GenAI, and MCP/A2A.
• Prefer active security certification: CISSP, CSSLP, CEH, CCSP, OSCP, etc.
• Knowledge of security best practices for regulated industries such as healthcare or financial services, and global privacy frameworks.

Skills

• Clear, concise and effective communications.
• Diverse set of skills in systems architecture, software development, and security.

Benefits

Highlights include...

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental and vision plans.
• Medical plan options include:PPO with low annual deductible and copays.
• HDP combined with a health savings account with a contribution from SAS (no access to on-site health care center).
• Onsite Health Care Center (HQ) that’s free to employees and family members enrolled in the PPO plan. There's a pharmacy too!
• An industry-leading 401k plan.
• Tuition Assistance Program and programs and resources to support your development.
• Generous time away including vacation time, a variety of paid holidays, and our much-loved U.S. Winter Wellness Break between December 25 and January 1.
• Volunteer Time Off, parental leave and unlimited paid sick days.
• Generous childcare benefits for all full-time employees.