Security Architect - AI AppSec

Job Summary

We are currently seeking an experienced Security Architect/AI Security AppSec to join our team! As a Security Architect, you will focus on assisting with the strategic evaluation and secure implementation of our AI Agent Framework. As AI adoption accelerates across our investment and research teams, this role will be pivotal in ensuring our systems remain secure, resilient, and compliant.

Responsibilities

• Proactively evaluate new AI tools, frameworks, and LLM providers to assess their security posture and suitability for a highly regulated investment environment
• Design and validate secure architectural patterns for AI agent integration within the organization's ecosystem, ensuring data privacy and IP protection
• Conduct deep-dive analysis of AI specific threats (prompt injection, model inversion, data poisoning) and architect systemic mitigations
• Evaluate the security capabilities of Azure AI Foundry, M365 Copilot Studio, and the Microsoft Graph API against the organization's compliance standards
• Assess Model Context Protocol (MCP) security best practices, designing isolation strategies for context management
• As a Security architect, assist with evaluations of other technologies being evaluated with our Enterprise Architecture Review Board

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Cloud Security/Architecture with deep hands-on Azure platform experience
• Hands-on experience with Azure AI Services, Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Foundry (or similar platforms like AWS SageMaker)
• Expert-level understanding of Microsoft Entra ID, Service Principals, and Managed Identity in a complex enterprise environment
• Deep familiarity with Model Context Protocol (MCP) and its implications for data isolation and session security
• Strong grasp of RAG (Retrieal-Augmented Generation) patterns and vector database security
• Zero Trust: Proven track record of implementing Zero Trust in financial services or cloud-native environments
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep) to codify security guardrails
• Familiarity with the OWASP Top 10 for LLMs and AI-specific vulnerability scanning

Benefits/Perks

• Flexible Work Environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Pay

$90.00 - $100.00 per hour

Schedule

N/A