AI Security Architect

Job Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive AI Security Architect (or Security Engineer) to provide first-line security support and leadership in the design, development, and deployment of AI-based products. You will play a critical role in shaping secure architecture, conducting threat modelling, and ensuring the responsible integration of third-party APIs, large language models (LLMs), and cloud-native services in alignment with Secure by Design principles and relevant compliance frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:
* Provide first-line security support across AI projects, including leading threat modelling sessions using frameworks such as STRIDE.
* Conduct risk assessments in alignment with internal policies and regulatory standards, including third-party vendor risk assessments.
* Create and maintain security artifacts for AI product development, contributing to security governance, localised security standards, and process documentation.
* Design, implement, and maintain security architecture for AI-driven solutions and platforms.
* Own and manage the security documentation case, including:
o Architectural decisions and justification
o Results from in-house and third-party penetration testing
o Scope definitions and remediation action plans
* Ensure compliance with security and privacy regulations and best practices, including:
o UK GDPR
o OWASP standards including WebApp, LLM Top 10, MASVS, and GenAI Red Teaming Guide
o ISO 42001:2023 - AI Management System
* Embed Secure by Design principles into both experimental PoC environments and production-grade deployments.
* Oversee and ensure the secure integration of:
o Large Language Models (LLMs)
o Third-party APIs
o Cloud-native services across AWS, Azure, and GCP

Required Skills & Experience:
* Proven experience in a Security Architect or Security Engineer role, ideally in AI or cloud-native environments
* Strong working knowledge of STRIDE, OWASP, and risk assessment methodologies
* Demonstrated expertise in AI security, including the risks and mitigations associated with LLMs and generative AI technologies
* Deep familiarity with cloud security practices across AWS, Azure, and/or GCP
* Solid understanding of UK GDPR and compliance implications in data-intensive environments
* Experience working in secure software development life cycle (SSDLC) and DevSecOps frameworks
* Strong documentation and communication skills to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications:
* Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, AWS Certified Security - Speciality, or Certified AI Security Professional (CAISP)
* Experience working with AI governance or ethics committees
* Hands-on experience with AI red teaming, adversarial testing, or secure ML pipelines
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Why Join Us?
* Work on cutting-edge AI products with real-world impact
* Be part of a forward-thinking, security-first organisation
* Engage with a passionate, cross-functional team of AI engineers, architects, and product leaders
* Help define how secure AI systems are built and deployed responsibly

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This position is being recruited on behalf of our client through our Outsourcing service line. Resource Solutions Limited, trading as Robert Walters, acts as an employment business and agency, partnering with top organizations to help them find the best talent. We welcome applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities.