Security Architect - AI AppSec | local to MA

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Position: Security Architect – AI AppSec

Location: Massachusetts (Open to Relocation works)

Job Summary:

We are looking for a Security Architect with strong AI AppSec expertise to design and secure AI-driven platforms and agent frameworks. This role combines strategic architecture with hands-on implementation to ensure secure, compliant AI adoption in a regulated financial environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design secure architectures for AI/LLM-based applications and agent frameworks
• Evaluate emerging AI tools, LLM providers, and cloud platforms
• Perform threat modeling (prompt injection, data poisoning, model risks)
• Implement security controls, logging, and monitoring for AI systems
• Define governance, standards, and security best practices for AI adoption
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and architecture boards
  
  

Required Skills:

• 5 years in Cloud Security/Architecture (Azure-focused)
• Hands-on with Azure AI Services, Azure OpenAI, or similar (AWS SageMaker)
• Strong expertise in Entra ID, Managed Identity, and Key Vault
• Experience with RAG, vector DB security, and LLM architectures
• Knowledge of Zero Trust, OWASP Top 10 for LLMs
• Experience with IaC (Terraform/Bicep) and CI/CD security
  
  

Nice to Have:

• Experience with M365 Copilot, Azure AI Foundry, Microsoft Graph API
• Familiarity with Model Context Protocol (MCP)
• Certifications: CISSP, CCSP, Azure Security/AI Engineer