Security Architect - AI/ML

Job Title: Security Architect – AI/MLLocation: Pittsburgh, PA | Lake Mary, FL | New York, NYWork Type: OnsiteEmployment Type: Contract (C2C)Visa Requirement: No OPT or H1BAbout the Role: The Security Architect – AI/ML leads the design and implementation of security controls across the full AI/ML lifecycle, including data ingestion, model training, deployment, and operational monitoring. This role establishes secure-by-design standards for LLMs, GenAI tools, model pipelines, and agent-based systems. The architect will develop AI security architecture patterns, governance frameworks, and risk controls while guiding engineering and leadership teams on secure AI adoption.Key Responsibilities:AI/ML Security ArchitectureDesign and implement security controls across AI/ML systems lifecycle.Develop secure architecture patterns for LLMs, GenAI, and agent-based systems.Establish governance and risk management frameworks for AI solutions.Evaluate third-party AI services for security and compliance risks.Threat Modeling & Risk ManagementConduct AI-specific threat modeling (prompt injection, data poisoning, model extraction, adversarial attacks).Lead AI red teaming exercises and security validation testing.Implement guardrails, monitoring, and model behavior controls.Define AI security baselines aligned with Zero Trust principles.Secure MLOps / LLMOpsSecure MLOps and LLMOps pipelines including CI/CD controls.Implement controls for model versioning, artifact protection, and access governance.Integrate AI telemetry and monitoring into enterprise security operations (SOC/SIEM).Ensure secure data pipelines and protection of training datasets.Compliance & GovernanceAlign AI systems with regulatory and privacy requirements.Implement controls aligned with FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, NIST AI RMF, FIPS 199/200, and MITRE ATLAS.Produce architecture documentation, security standards, and policies.Provide strategic guidance to engineering and executive leadership. Required Skills & Qualifications:10 years of experience in Security Architecture or related cybersecurity roles.Strong hands-on experience securing AI/ML systems and cloud-native environments.Deep knowledge of:AI/ML lifecycle securityLLM and Generative AI risk mitigationThreat modeling for AI systemsData security and privacy controlsExperience defending against:Prompt injectionData poisoningModel extractionAdversarial ML attacksStrong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).Familiarity with AI governance and risk frameworks:NIST 800-53NIST AI RMFFedRAMPFIPS 199/200MITRE ATLASExcellent communication and cross-functional leadership skills. Preferred Qualifications: Experience integrating AI telemetry into SOC/SIEM platforms.Background in DevSecOps and secure CI/CD pipeline architecture.Experience with enterprise data classification and DLP strategies.Industry security certifications (CISSP, CCSP, or equivalent).Experience working in regulated industries (financial services, healthcare, government).

Salary : $40 - $50