AI Security Architect

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About the role

The AI Security Architect is responsible for defining the enterprise AI strategy, designing scalable AI and Generative AI solutions, and leading the technical architecture for AI-driven products and business transformation initiatives. The role bridges business objectives with emerging AI technologies, ensuring secure, scalable, ethical, and compliant AI implementations across cloud and on-premises environments. The AI Architect works closely with business stakeholders, enterprise architects, data engineers, security teams, application developers, and data scientists to deliver production-ready AI solutions while establishing enterprise AI governance, standards, and best practices.

Location: Boston, Massachusetts (Hybrid – Work from Client Office)
Start Date: 16 Aug 2026
Duration: 1 year

Responsibilities

• Define enterprise AI architecture aligned with business strategy and digital transformation objectives.
• Design scalable AI, Machine Learning (ML), and Generative AI solution architectures.
• Develop AI reference architectures, reusable frameworks, and implementation standards.
• Evaluate emerging AI technologies and recommend adoption strategies.
• Establish enterprise AI roadmaps and technology blueprints.
• Design end-to-end AI solutions integrating enterprise applications, cloud platforms, APIs, and data platforms.
• Architect Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), AI agents, copilots, intelligent automation, and conversational AI solutions.
• Define model selection strategies for LLMs, foundation models, and traditional ML models.
• Design vector databases, prompt engineering frameworks, embeddings, and orchestration pipelines.
• Design AI platforms leveraging Azure AI, AWS AI, Google Vertex AI, OpenAI, Anthropic, or similar technologies.
• Define scalable MLOps and LLMOps architectures.
• Establish model lifecycle management, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and version control.
• Optimize AI infrastructure for performance, scalability, reliability, and cost efficiency.
• Establish AI governance frameworks, responsible AI principles, and model risk management practices.
• Ensure compliance with AI regulations, privacy requirements, and security standards.
• Define controls for data protection, explainability, bias detection, model monitoring, and auditability.
• Collaborate with GRC, Privacy, and Security teams to implement AI risk controls.
• Design secure AI solutions following Zero Trust principles.
• Define security controls for AI models, APIs, prompts, embeddings, and training data.
• Implement identity management, encryption, access controls, and secure deployment practices.
• Address AI-specific threats including prompt injection, model poisoning, data leakage, and adversarial attacks.
• Provide architectural guidance to AI engineers, data scientists, and development teams.
• Lead architecture reviews and technology assessments.
• Mentor technical teams on AI best practices and emerging technologies.
• Drive innovation through proof-of-concepts (POCs), pilots, and accelerator development.
• Collaborate with Enterprise Architects, CISO, and business leaders to identify AI opportunities.
• Translate business requirements into AI solution architectures.
• Present architecture designs and technical recommendations to executive stakeholders.
• Support pre-sales activities, solution proposals, and client workshops.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, cloud architecture, or enterprise solution architecture.
• 5+ years of experience designing enterprise AI or Machine Learning solutions.

Skills

Technical Skills

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Deep Learning
• Generative AI
• Large Language Models (LLMs)
• Natural Language Processing (NLP)
• Computer Vision
• Reinforcement Learning (preferred)
• GenAI Technologies: OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini, Meta Llama, Mistral, Hugging Face
• AI Frameworks: LangChain, LangGraph, LlamaIndex, Semantic Kernel, CrewAI, AutoGen
• Programming: Python, Java, C#, REST APIs, SQL, JavaScript (preferred)
• Cloud Platforms: Microsoft Azure AI, AWS AI Services, Google Cloud Vertex AI
• Data Technologies: Azure Data Platform, Databricks, Snowflake, Vector Databases (Pinecone, Weaviate, Milvus, Azure AI Search), SQL/NoSQL databases
• MLOps / LLMOps: MLflow, Azure ML, Kubeflow, Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps
• Security & Governance: AI Governance Frameworks, Responsible AI, Model Monitoring, Data Privacy, AI Risk Management, AI Security, India DPDP Act

Soft Skills

• Strategic thinking and innovation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Executive-level communication and presentation skills
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities
• Stakeholder management
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Ability to simplify complex technical concepts for business audiences

Preferred Certifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• AWS Certified Machine Learning Engineer
• Google Professional Machine Learning Engineer
• Databricks Certified Machine Learning Professional
• NVIDIA AI Certifications
• TOGAF Certified
• Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) (preferred)
• ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor (preferred)

Key Deliverables

• Enterprise AI Strategy and Roadmap
• AI Reference Architecture
• AI Solution Designs
• GenAI and Agentic AI Architecture
• AI Governance Framework
• AI Security Architecture
• MLOps/LLMOps Framework
• Architecture Review Reports
• Technology Evaluation and Recommendation Documents
• AI Standards and Best Practices
• Proof of Concepts (POCs) and Technical Accelerators

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future.

Pay

The starting pay range for this role is $110/hr - $125/hr. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate's relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending or health savings account
• AD&D insurance
• Employee assistance program
• 401k program
• Additional voluntary or legally-required benefits