it security architect

Virtu Thinko

<p><b>OT Cybersecurity Architect / Engineer II (ICS/OT) | Saudi Arabia</b></p><p>We are seeking an experienced <b>OT Cybersecurity Architect/Engineer</b> to deliver cybersecurity solutions across industrial control systems (ICS) and process control networks within the oil &amp; gas and critical infrastructure sectors.</p><p><b>Role Overview:</b><br/>Provide onsite and remote cybersecurity services including consulting, network design, implementation, troubleshooting, and risk assessments for OT environments.</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>Design and secure ICS/OT environments (SCADA, DCS, Process Control Networks)</li><li>Act as primary interface with clients to deliver tailored security solutions</li><li>Perform risk assessments, audits, and incident response support</li><li>Ensure compliance with standards (NIST, IEC 62443, ISO 27001, NCA)</li><li>Support integration between IT &amp; OT environments</li></ul><p><b>Requirements:</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s in <b>Computer Science, Instrumentation, or related field</b></li><li>3+ years in <b>industrial networking / OT cybersecurity</b></li><li>Strong knowledge of <b>ICS, Purdue Model, LAN/WAN architectures</b></li><li>Experience with <b>Active Directory, virtualization, Linux/Windows security</b></li><li>Networking certifications (CCNA or equivalent)</li></ul><p><b>Nice to Have:</b></p><ul><li>Certifications: <b>CISSP, GICSP, CEH, Security+</b></li><li>Experience with <b>SIEM tools (Splunk, ArcSight)</b> and firewalls (Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet)</li><li>Background in oil &amp; gas or similar industries</li></ul><p><b>Additional:</b></p><ul><li>Strong troubleshooting and communication skills</li><li>Willingness to travel (30&ndash;65%)</li><li><b>Location: Saudi Arabia</b></li><li><b>Preference will be given to Saudi and Bahraini nationals</b></li></ul><p>Job Types: Full-time, Contract<br/>Contract length: 12 months</p><p>Pay: ﷼10,000.00 - ﷼18,000.00 per month</p><p>Work Location: In person</p>

OT Cybersecurity Architect

American Recruiting & Consulting Group

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>AI Security Architect (LLM Security / Guardrails / Enterprise Architecture)</b></h2><p><b>
100% REMOTE!</b><br>
<b>W2 Contract Only | No C2C / No 1099 / No Third-Party Vendors</b><br>
<b>Must have permanent US work authorization or USA Citizenship (no sponsorship now or in the future)</b></p><p></p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
SUMMARY STATEMENT</b></h3><p>
ARC Group is seeking an experienced <b>AI Security Architect</b> for a direct client in the healthcare insurance domain. This role is responsible for designing and implementing <b>enterprise AI security architecture</b>, with a strong focus on securing <b>locally hosted AI/LLM models</b>, defining and enforcing <b>AI guardrails</b>, and establishing <b>security standards, blueprints, and governance frameworks</b> across AI-driven platforms.</p><p>
This is a <b>true Architect-level role</b> requiring hands-on experience in <b>AI security design, threat modeling, and control implementation</b> across the full AI lifecycle.</p><p></p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES</b></h3><ul><li>
Design and implement <b>end-to-end AI security architecture</b> for locally hosted AI/LLM platforms.</li><li>
Define and enforce <b>AI guardrails</b>, including prompt injection prevention, input/output filtering, and response validation controls.</li><li>
Develop and maintain <b>enterprise security blueprints, architecture standards, and design patterns</b> for AI/ML platforms.</li><li>
Perform <b>AI threat modeling</b> and identify risks such as model misuse, adversarial inputs, and data leakage.</li><li>
Implement <b>security controls across the AI lifecycle</b>, including data ingestion, model training, inference, and output handling.</li><li>
Establish and monitor <b>security metrics and controls</b> to evaluate effectiveness of AI security architecture.</li><li>
Collaborate with engineering, data science, and infrastructure teams to ensure <b>secure AI platform design and deployment</b>.</li><li>
Participate in <b>architecture governance, design reviews, and technology evaluations</b>, including build vs. buy decisions.</li><li>
Evaluate and recommend <b>AI security tools, frameworks, and solutions</b> aligned to enterprise standards.</li><li>
Maintain <b>architecture documentation, security standards, and operational procedures</b>.</li><li>
Provide leadership on <b>emerging AI security threats, vulnerabilities, and industry trends</b>.</li></ul><p></p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE</b></h3><ul><li><b>
10+ years</b> of overall cybersecurity experience with strong focus on architecture and design.</li><li><b>
2+ years of CURRENT hands-on experience in AI security architecture (MANDATORY)</b>.</li><li>
Proven experience securing <b>locally hosted / on-prem AI or LLM models</b>.</li><li>
Hands-on experience implementing <b>AI guardrails</b>, including:<ul><li>
Prompt injection prevention</li><li>
Input/output filtering</li><li>
Response validation and policy enforcement</li></ul></li><li>
Strong experience designing <b>end-to-end security architecture</b> for AI/ML platforms.</li><li>
Deep understanding of <b>AI/LLM threat landscape</b> (prompt injection, data leakage, model abuse).</li><li>
Experience with <b>enterprise security architecture frameworks and governance models</b>.</li><li>
Hands-on experience with <b>cloud security (AWS and/or Azure)</b>.</li><li>
Strong background in <b>Identity and Access Management (IAM), RBAC, and secure access controls</b>.</li></ul><p></p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS</b></h3><ul><li><b>
CISSP (REQUIRED at time of submission)</b><ul><li>
Certification number must be included on resume</li><li>
Will be validated during background screening</li></ul></li></ul><p></p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</b></h3><ul><li>
Experience in healthcare or other <b>regulated environments (HIPAA, PHI protection)</b>.</li><li>
Experience working in <b>Agile / Scaled Agile environments</b>.</li><li>
Exposure to <b>AI governance frameworks, compliance, or risk management practices</b>.</li><li>
Experience with <b>enterprise security monitoring, metrics, and risk reporting</b>.</li></ul><p></p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS</b></h3><ul><li>
Must demonstrate <b>true architecture ownership</b> (not just implementation or support roles).</li><li>
Must have current, hands-on involvement in <b>AI security architecture initiatives</b>.</li><li>
Strong communication skills with ability to explain complex security architectures to technical and non-technical stakeholders.</li><li>
Must be <b>actively staying current</b> with rapidly evolving AI security technologies and threats.</li></ul>
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ARC Group is a Forbes-ranked top 20 recruiting and executive search firm working with clients nationwide to recruit the highest quality technical resources. We achieve this by understanding both our candidates&rsquo; and clients&rsquo; goals and serving both with integrity and a shared desire to succeed.</p><p>
At ARC Group, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive work environment. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected status.</p><p><b>
Position offered with no fee to the candidate.</b></p><p>
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AI Security Architect

<div><p><b>AI, Security Architect</b></p>
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At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees&rsquo; growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world&rsquo;s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.</p>
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Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance &ndash; and this is what #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.</p>
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We&rsquo;re seeking a future team member for the role of AI Security Architect to join our Cybersecurity team. This role can be in Pittsburgh, PA or Lake Mary, FL or NYC, NY.</p>
<p><b>Overview</b></p>
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BNY is seeking a AI Security Architect to lead the design, implementation, and governance of security controls for AI/ML systems across the enterprise. This role will define the target architecture and security patterns for AI-enabled products and platforms, ensuring resilient, compliant, and trustworthy AI. The ideal candidate combines deep expertise in cybersecurity and cloud with hands-on knowledge of modern AI/ML infrastructure, data protection, adversarial threat models, and secure MLOps.</p>
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Primary Responsibilities</b></p>
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<li>Define enterprise AI security architecture: develop reference architectures, guardrails, and standards for secure data pipelines, model training/inference, and AI-integrated applications across on-prem and cloud.</li>
<li>Secure MLOps/ML platforms: architect identity, secrets management, network segmentation, and least-privilege access for feature stores, model registries, orchestration, and deployment pipelines.</li>
<li>Data protection by design: establish controls for sensitive data ingestion, anonymization/pseudonymization, encryption (at rest/in transit), tokenization, and lineage across AI workflows.</li>
<li>Adversarial ML defense: design controls and tests for model poisoning, evasion, model theft/exfiltration, prompt injection, jailbreaking, data leakage, and output manipulation.</li>
<li>AI supply chain security: govern third-party models, APIs, and datasets; enforce SBOMs for AI components; evaluate provenance, licensing, and dependency risk.</li>
<li>Policy and governance integration: translate AI security requirements into actionable standards and control evidence; align with enterprise risk, compliance, and model governance processes.</li>
<li>Threat modeling and security testing: lead threat modeling for AI systems; design red-teaming and secure evaluation methods for models and agents; integrate chaos/resilience testing.</li>
<li>Secure development lifecycle: embed AI-specific security checks (static/dynamic scans, IaC policy-as-code, data quality gates, bias/robustness checks) into CI/CD and change management.</li>
<li>Runtime protection: implementing guardrails, content filters, output validation, rate limiting, anomaly detection, and monitoring for AI services and agentic workflows.</li>
<li>Observability and incident response: define logging/telemetry (model inputs/outputs, drift, performance, safety events); integrate AI-specific playbooks into SOC operations.</li>
<li>Zero Trust for AI: design identity-aware access, micro-segmentation, and continuous verification for data scientists, services, and agents.</li>
<li>Privacy and ethics controls: partner with privacy and legal to operationalize consent, minimization, purpose limitation, and responsible AI guardrails, including human-in-the-loop where appropriate.</li>
<li>Resilience and continuity: design disaster recovery, backup/restore, model reproducibility, and contingency plans for AI platforms and critical use cases.</li>
<li>Vendor/platform assessments: evaluate cloud AI services, open-source frameworks, and commercial tools for security posture, compliance, and fit-for-purpose.</li>
<li>Risk management: lead control testing and risk assessments for AI initiatives; document residual risks and remediation plans; support audits and regulatory queries.</li>
<li>Reference implementations: deliver secure patterns, sample code, and automation (e.g., reusable Terraform/Policy-as-Code, secrets patterns, logging schemas) to accelerate adoption.</li>
<li>Stakeholder leadership: partner with platform engineering, data science, enterprise architecture, cyber operations, and product teams to drive end-to-end secure outcomes.</li>
<li>Coaching and enablement: build education and guidance for architects, data scientists, and engineers on secure AI practices, design patterns, and common pitfalls.</li>
<li>Continuous improvement: track emerging threats, standards, and best practices; lead updates to architecture and controls; measure effectiveness via KPIs and control health.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Required Qualifications</b></p>
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<li>12 years in cybersecurity/enterprise security architecture with 3 years focused on AI/ML or data platform security at scale.</li>
<li>Expertise in cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP) including identity, secrets management, key management (KMS/HSM), network segmentation, and policy-as-code.</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of AI/ML workflows: data ingestion/feature engineering, model training/inference, MLOps tooling (model registry, orchestrators, serving).</li>
<li>Practical experience with adversarial ML concepts and defenses; familiarity with model robustness, prompt injection risks, and secure evaluation methods.</li>
<li>Proficiency in designing observability/telemetry for AI systems (e.g., logging prompts/outputs, drift/quality metrics, safety events) with SIEM/SOAR integration.</li>
<li>Hands-on with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform/CloudFormation), CI/CD, and secure SDLC practices tailored to data/ML systems.</li>
<li>Deep understanding of data protection (encryption, tokenization, anonymization), privacy by design, and secure data lifecycle management.</li>
<li>Strong stakeholder management and communication skills; ability to convert complex risks into clear architecture decisions and implementation guidance.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Preferred Qualifications</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Experience architecting secure AI agents and LLM applications including guardrails, content filters, and output validation.</li>
<li>Familiarity with standards and frameworks relevant to AI and data (e.g., NIST AI RMF, cloud CIS benchmarks, OWASP for ML/LLM, privacy controls).</li>
<li>Background in model governance and risk management (e.g., testing for drift, bias, stability, and explainability) and integration with enterprise control frameworks.</li>
<li>Programming/scripting proficiency (Python preferred) for reference implementations, automation, and security tooling integrations.</li>
<li>Experience with container security, Kubernetes, service mesh, and microservices patterns in AI platforms.</li>
<li>Prior leadership in enterprise-scale transformations, enabling secure adoption of AI across multiple business lines.</li>
</ul>
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<li>America&rsquo;s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2025</li>
<li>World&rsquo;s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2025</li>
<li>&ldquo;Most Just Companies&rdquo;, Just Capital and CNBC, 2025</li></ul><br>
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Our Benefits and Rewards:</p>
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BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life&rsquo;s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.</p><p><br>
BNY assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package for our employees. The base salary for this position is expected to be between $142,000 and $259,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base salary if hired will be determined on an individualized basis, including as to experience and market location, and is only part of the BNY total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, short and long-term incentive packages, and Company-sponsored benefit programs.<br>
This position is at-will and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, change in geographic location, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.</p></div>

Prisman

<p>Infrastructure Manager will be responsible for overseeing the planning, implementation, and maintenance of our organization's IT infrastructure. This includes everything from servers and networks to data centers and security measures. The incumbent should ensure that these systems are online, functional, and secure, minimizing downtime and maximizing uptime and set the direction for the organization's IT infrastructure while managing day-to-day operations.</p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>Strategic Planning &amp; Management:</p><ul><li><b>Developing Infrastructure Strategies:</b> Creating and implementing long-term plans to ensure the organization's infrastructure remains up-to-date and aligned with business goals.</li><li><b>Setting Standards:</b> Establishing hardware and software standards in collaboration with stakeholders.</li><li><b>Budgeting:</b> Managing budgets for infrastructure projects and ensuring cos effectiveness.</li><li><b>Vendor Management:</b> Overseeing relationships with vendors and negotiating contracts.</li></ul><p>Operational Management &amp; Maintenance:</p><ul><li><b>System Monitoring:</b> Ensuring systems are running optimally and proactively addressing any issues.</li><li><b>Incident Management:</b> Implementing and managing processes for incident response and resolution.</li><li><b>Security Management:</b> Implementing and maintaining security measures to protect the infrastructure.</li><li><b>Disaster Recovery:</b> Developing and implementing disaster recovery and business continuity plans.</li><li><b>Performance Monitoring:</b> Tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement.</li></ul><p>Team Leadership &amp; Collaboration:</p><ul><li><b>Team Management:</b> Leading and mentoring a team of IT professionals.</li><li><b>Cross-Functional Collaboration:</b> Working with other departments to understand their IT needs and ensure alignment.</li><li><b>Communication:</b> Effectively communicating with stakeholders, both technical and non-technical.</li></ul><p>Specific areas of focus may include:</p><ul><li><b>Server Management:</b> Overseeing the installation, configuration, and maintenance of servers.</li><li><b>Network Management:</b> Managing the organization's network infrastructure, including LANs, WANs, and the internet.</li><li><b>Data Center Management:</b> Overseeing the operations of the data center, including physical security, power, and cooling.</li><li><b>Cloud Infrastructure:</b> Managing cloud-based resources and services.</li></ul><p>In essence, Infrastructure Managers are responsible for the entire lifecycle of the IT infrastructure, from design and implementation to maintenance and eventual retirement. Their work ensures that the technology underpinning the organization's operations runs smoothly and efficiently.</p><p>Pay: AED25,000.00 - AED28,000.00 per hour</p><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Head IT Infrastructure & Security

<div><div><p><b>ICT/Security Designer</b></p>
 - (192991)</div><div><div><p>
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?<br>
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Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'<br>
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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.<br>
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We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it&rsquo;s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR&rsquo;s Building Engineering Services Group, you&rsquo;ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn&rsquo;t just a job, it&rsquo;s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.</p><div><div>
In the role of ICT/Security Designer, we'll count on you to:<br>
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Evaluate and apply state-of-the-art low voltage technology systems, techniques, procedures, designs and modifications</li><li>
Understand ICT systems, including communications structured cabling, outside plant systems and fiber-optic systems</li><li>
Understand Security systems, including, video surveillance, access control, and intrusion detection systems</li><li>
Assist in preparation construction documents and specifications</li><li>
Perform other duties as needed</li></ul></div></div><div><div><b>
Preferred Qualifications</b></div><div><ul><li>
EIT, PSP, and/or RCDD (Registered Communication Distribution Designer) certification is helpful</li><li><p>
Familiarity with MS Visio, Autodesk, and Bluebeam Revu.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><br>
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Required Qualifications
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</div><div><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or combination of education and relevant experience
</li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
</li>An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must<br>
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</div></div><p><b>What We Believe</b><br>
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.<br>
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<b>Our Commitment</b><br>
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.<br>
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Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.</p></div></div><p></p><div><b>
Primary Location</b><b>:</b><p>
United States-Missouri-Kansas City</p></div><div><b>
Industry</b><b>:</b><p>
Building Engineering</p></div><div><b>
Schedule</b><b>:</b><p>
Full-time</p></div><div><b>
Employee Status</b><b>:</b><p>
Regular</p></div><div><b>
BusinessClass</b><b>:</b><p>
Information Communication Technology (ICT)/Security</p></div><div><b>
Job Posting</b><b>:</b><p>
May 8, 2026</p></div></div>

ICT/Security Designer

Apple

<p>We're seeking an experienced AI/ML Security Engineer to serve as both a hands-on technical expert and strategic business leader in securing our artificial intelligence and machine learning systems. This dual-function role requires someone who can dive deep into technical security challenges while effectively communicating risks, strategies, and solutions to cross-functional teams and executive leadership.<br>
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We offer-<br>
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Opportunity to shape AI/ML security strategy at global scale<br>
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Collaborative environment that values diverse perspectives and inclusive leadership<br>
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Professional development budget for conferences, training, and certifications<br>
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Comprehensive benefits including mental health support and accessibility accommodations<br>
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<b>Description</b><br>
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Design and implement comprehensive security frameworks for AI/ML pipelines, from data ingestion through model deployment<br>
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Conduct security assessments of machine learning deployments, identifying vulnerabilities including adversarial attacks, data poisoning, and model inversion risks<br>
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Develop automated security testing and monitoring solutions for AI/ML systems at scale<br>
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Lead incident response for AI/ML security events, coordinating technical remediation and stakeholder communication<br>
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Establish secure MLOps practices, including secure model versioning, access controls, and audit trails<br>
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Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate security-by-design principles into AI/ML development workflows<br>
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Business &amp; Strategic Leadership<br>
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Translate complex AI/ML security risks into business impact assessments for leadership and stakeholders<br>
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Develop and present security roadmaps that align with business objectives and product timelines<br>
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Lead cross-functional teams through security initiatives, fostering collaboration between engineering, legal, privacy, and product teams<br>
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Establish metrics and KPIs to measure AI/ML security posture and communicate progress to executives<br>
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<b>Preferred Qualifications</b><br>
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Advanced degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related technical field<br>
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Experience with differential privacy, federated learning, or other privacy-preserving ML techniques<br>
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Background in threat modeling and security architecture design<br>
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Familiarity with accessibility considerations in AI/ML systems<br>
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<b>Minimum Qualifications</b><br>
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7+ years of experience in cybersecurity with 4+ years specifically in AI/ML security<br>
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Proven track record of leading both technical teams and cross-functional business initiatives<br>
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Deep understanding of machine learning security threats (adversarial ML, model stealing, data poisoning, etc.)<br>
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Experience with secure cloud architectures and containerization technologies (Kubernetes, Docker)<br>
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Strong background in at least two programming languages (Python, Swift, C++, or similar)<br>
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Experience with ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Core ML) from a security perspective<br>
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Demonstrated ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders<br>
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Experience with regulatory compliance in AI/ML contexts (GDPR, CCPA, AI governance frameworks)<br>
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Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant .<br>
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<b>Pay &amp; Benefits</b><br>
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At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $181,100 and $318,400, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.<br>
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Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.<br>
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Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.</p>

AIML Security Engineering

Xcel Energy

<div><p>Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you&rsquo;re looking for.</p><p></p><div><div><p>
We have 1 open position for an AI-focused Security Architect (Sr or Principal) and 1 open position for an OT-focused Security Architect (Sr. or Principal). Both descriptions below &ndash;</p></div><p></p><div><p><b><br>
AI-focused Security Architect</b></p></div><p></p><div><p><b>
Position Summary</b></p></div><div><p>
This is a hybrid AI/IAM Security Architect role; ensure that Xcel&rsquo;s artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) capabilities are designed, deployed, and operated securely&mdash;while also serving as a security architecture lead for Identity &amp; Access Management (IAM) more broadly across the enterprise (not limited to agentic or AI-specific identity). This role provides security oversight for AI-enabled products and platforms (including generative AI/LLM solutions) and for IAM capabilities such as authentication, authorization, privileged access, and identity governance, partnering with engineering, data, infrastructure, and business teams to define secure-by-design patterns from the ground up. A successful candidate will combine strategic thinking with hands-on technical depth across AI/ML architectures, data protection, IAM architecture, and emerging threats. They will advise stakeholders on methods and practices that achieve business outcomes while reducing risk, and will champion standards, architectural patterns, and governance that strengthen the security and trustworthiness of Xcel&rsquo;s AI footprint and IAM program. This role is part of the larger security architecture organization and will collaborate with peers as well as technology and business teams.</p></div><p></p><div><p><b>
Essential Responsibilities</b></p></div><div><ul><li><p>
AI &amp; IAM Security Architecture: Design security reference architectures and guardrails for AI/ML and generative AI solutions and for enterprise IAM capabilities, including authentication, authorization, privileged access, identity governance, and secure integration patterns.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
AI &amp; IAM Security Governance: Define and maintain control baselines and guardrails for AI-enabled platforms and enterprise IAM (e.g., model inventory, risk tiering, approval gates; identity standards, access reviews, and privileged access requirements) and ensure compliance drift is detected and addressed.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Threat Modeling &amp; Risk Analysis: Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments for AI use cases (e.g., prompt injection, data leakage, model inversion/extraction, supply-chain risks) and provide advisory services to programs and operations.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Secure AI Engineering Practices: Partner with product and engineering teams to embed security requirements into the AI lifecycle (data sourcing, training/fine-tuning, evaluation, deployment, monitoring, and retirement).</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Regulation, Privacy, and Compliance: Ensure AI solutions and IAM controls align with applicable regulatory expectations and internal policies (e.g., privacy, critical infrastructure requirements), including controls for sensitive data used in AI workflows.</p></li></ul></div><div><p><b><br>
Minimum</b><b> </b><b>Requirements</b><b> </b><b>(Senior Security Architect)</b><b> </b><b>&ndash;</b><b> </b><b>$112,200 - 159,400</b><b>:</b></p></div><div><ul><li><p>
Minimum of 8 years&rsquo; experience in IT including 5 years&rsquo; direct experience in IT engineering and cyber security.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Demonstrated verbal/written communication and presentation skills.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Demonstrated experience collaborating with internal stakeholders, 3rd parties, and management.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Ability to influence without direct authority.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Experience with technology implementation projects for enterprise-scale organizations.</p></li></ul></div><div><p><b><br>
Minimum</b><b> </b><b>Requirements</b><b> </b><b>(Principal Security Architect)</b><b> </b><b>&ndash;</b><b> </b><b>$129,000 &ndash; 183,200:</b></p></div><div><ul><li><p>
5 years of experience in systems architecture or systems engineering.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
10 years of experience in Information Security.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
3 years of experience designing complex systems.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
3 years of experience with systems integration and engineering.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Strong oral and written communication skills.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Must be able to understand and respond to clients' business needs.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Demonstrated experience collaborating with internal employees, third parties, and management to develop solutions and ensure stakeholder buy-in.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Ability to influence without direct authority.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Preferred: Information Security experience in the electric utility industry.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Preferred: Experience with technology implementation projects for enterprise-scale organizations.</p></li></ul></div><div><p><b><br>
Preferred Requirements</b></p></div><div><ul><li><p>
Hands-on experience with AI models and solutions (including generative AI/LLMs), such as model selection/integration, training or fine-tuning, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), inference services, and model monitoring/operations in a production environment.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Strong understanding of AI security threats and mitigations (e.g., prompt injection, insecure tool/function calling, data leakage, jailbreaks, model inversion/extraction, poisoning, and supply-chain risks).</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Experience with enterprise IAM patterns and controls (e.g., SSO/federation, OAuth2/OIDC, RBAC/ABAC, conditional access, managed identities/service principals, and PAM), applied across enterprise applications and cloud platforms; experience applying these patterns to AI/ML platforms and data services is a plus.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Experience with IAM architecture and/or operations, such as identity governance (IGA), access reviews and attestations, role engineering, conditional access, and privileged access management (PAM).</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Knowledge of relevant regulations and compliance requirements such as NERC-CIP, TSA, and SOX, plus emerging AI/privacy and IAM-related regulatory expectations as applicable.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Experience partnering with product, data, platform, and MLOps/DevOps teams to deliver secure AI solutions and to implement IAM controls (e.g., least privilege access, service identity, and privileged access workflows).</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Familiarity with AI governance and risk management practices (e.g., model inventory, documentation, human oversight, third-party model/vendor risk).</p></li></ul></div></div><p></p><div><div><p><b><br>
OT-focused Security Architect</b></p></div><div><p><b><br>
Position Summary</b></p></div><div><p>
The security architect ensures that Xcel&rsquo;s technology services are designed and delivered securely across both Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) environments. This role emphasizes security for industrial and critical infrastructure facilities such as electric substations, gas compressor stations, and generation sites. This is an opportunity to partner with operations and engineering teams to define practical security approaches that protect reliability and safety while enabling business outcomes. A successful candidate will bring hands-on experience in roles such as controls engineering, field technician/field operations, or industrial control system (ICS) design or operations, along with strong security architecture skills. They will advise stakeholders on security methods and practices, champion best practices and standards that reduce risk across Xcel&rsquo;s footprint, and collaborate with peers across security, technology, and business teams.</p></div><div><p><b><br>
Essential Responsibilities</b></p></div><div><ul><li><p>
OT/ICS Security Architecture: Work with the business to define security patterns and reference architectures for industrial control environments (e.g., SCADA, DCS, PLC/HMI).</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Network Segmentation &amp; Remote Access: Define and govern segmentation (zones/conduits), secure remote access, and monitoring strategies for OT networks and vendor/contractor connectivity.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Governance &amp; Standards: Develop security control baselines, hardening standards, and exception processes for OT assets and supporting infrastructure; ensure compliance drift is managed.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Operational Collaboration: Partner with controls engineering, field technicians, plant operations, and maintenance teams to implement security improvements that work in real-world operating environments.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Incident Readiness: Improve detection and response for OT environments, including logging/telemetry requirements, playbooks, and tabletop exercises with operations.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Documentation and Reusability: Create products such as use cases and implementation patterns.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Regulation and Compliance: Ensure adherence to regulatory frameworks such as NERC CIP and TSA Security Directive 2, including applicability to OT facilities and supporting IT/cloud services where used.</p></li></ul></div><div><p><b><br>
Minimum</b><b> </b><b>Requirements</b><b> </b><b>(Senior Security Architect)</b><b> </b><b>&ndash; comp range:</b><b> </b><b>$112,200 - 159,400</b></p></div><div><ul><li><p>
Minimum of 8 years&rsquo; experience in IT including 5 years&rsquo; direct experience in IT engineering and cyber security.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Demonstrated verbal/written communication and presentation skills.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Demonstrated experience collaborating with internal stakeholders, 3rd parties, and management.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Ability to influence without direct authority.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Experience with technology implementation projects for enterprise-scale organizations.</p></li></ul></div><div><p><b><br>
Minimum</b><b> </b><b>Requirements</b><b> </b><b>(Principal Security Architect)</b><b> </b><b>&ndash; comp range:</b><b> </b><b>$129,000 &ndash; 183,200</b></p></div><div><ul><li><p>
5 years of experience in systems architecture or systems engineering.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
10 years of experience in Information Security.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
3 years of experience designing complex systems.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
3 years of experience with systems integration and engineering.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Strong oral and written communication skills.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Must be able to understand and respond to clients' business needs.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Demonstrated experience collaborating with internal employees, third parties, and management to develop solutions and ensure stakeholder buy-in.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Ability to influence without direct authority.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Preferred: Information Security experience in the electric utility industry.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Preferred: Experience with technology implementation projects for enterprise-scale organizations.</p></li></ul></div></div><p></p><div><div><p><b><br>
Preferred Requirements</b></p></div><div><ul><li><p>
5+ years of experience in security architecture, cybersecurity engineering, or control systems engineering, including work that interfaces with industrial/OT environments.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Hands-on experience with OT/ICS technologies and environments (e.g., SCADA, PLC/HMI, DCS) and the operational constraints of critical infrastructure.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Knowledge of network segmentation concepts and secure remote access patterns for OT/vendor connectivity.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Experience with OT security frameworks and guidance (e.g., IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82) and applying them pragmatically in operating environments.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Experience working with vendors/contractors supporting industrial equipment and control systems, including secure access and support models.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Certifications such as GICSP, CISSP, CCSP, CCSK, or AWS Certified Security.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Knowledge of relevant regulations and compliance requirements such as NERC CIP, TSA, and 10 CFR 810.</p></li></ul></div></div><p></p><p><br>
As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you&rsquo;re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.</p><p></p><p>
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.</p><p></p><p>
Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com.</p><p></p>
Non-Bargaining<p></p>
The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $112,200.00 to $183,200.00 per year<p></p>
This position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave<p></p><p>
Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.</p><p></p><p>
In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.</p><p></p>
Deadline to Apply: 05/08/26<p></p><p>
EEO is the Law | EEO is the Law Supplement | Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination | Equal Opportunity Policy (PDF) | Employee Rights (PDF)</p><p></p><p>
All Xcel Energy employees and contractors share responsibility for protecting the company's information and systems by adhering to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices, recognizing that cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT</b></p><p>
Xcel Energy endeavors to make https://www.xcelenergy.com/ accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Xcel Energy Talent Acquisition at recruiting@xcelenergy.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.</p></div>

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