Associate Director, Security Architect

About the Role Grade Level for internal use 12 The Team We are seeking an Associate Director - Security Architect Cloud AI Data with 8-10 years of deep technical experience to champion security-by-design in a high-velocity AI-first organization You will serve as the technical bridge between security strategy and execution-partnering closely with Engineering Platform Data Science and Product teams to embed zero-trust resilient and scalable security patterns from ideation through production-without sacrificing speed This is a hands-on architecture role you will author reference designs enforce controls via code lead threat modeling and drive secure SDLC adoption across the stack The Impact Shape security for next-gen AI products at scale Equity in a high-growth mission-driven AI company Flexible remote-first culture with global impact Work alongside world-class AI researchers data scientists and platform engineers Lead secure innovation that powers trust in AI Key Responsibilities Security Architecture Governance Design multi-cloud security architectures AWS GCP Azure covering IAM network segmentation secrets management and cloud-native application protection AI ML Pipeline Security Secure AI ML systems addressing model theft poisoning and inference attacks while implementing defenses and guardrails Data Security Privacy Safeguard data ecosystems using encryption tokenization and differential privacy ensuring compliance with Security and AI regulations Secure SDLC Leadership Integrate security tools into CI CD pipelines define secure SDLC gates and lead threat modeling workshops Influence Enablement Align stakeholders on risk trade-offs mentor engineers on secure coding practices and represent security in architecture reviews Required Qualifications 8-10 years of hands-on security architecture or engineering experience in cloud-native environments ISC2 CISSP with a concentration in ISSAP ISSEP CCSP or CSSLP preferred Deep expertise in multi-cloud security zero-trust architectures and infrastructure-as-code security Proficiency in for automation and policy enforcement Proven ability to author production-grade reference architectures adopted organization-wide Preferred Skills Familiarity with NIST AI RMF and OWASP Top 10 for LLMs Who You Are Architect enabler You design systems that are secure and fast to build Collaborative influencer You earn trust with engineers not mandates Hands-on coder You write IaC scripts and policies-not just diagrams AI-aware You understand prompt flows embeddings and model supply chains Pragmatic You balance risk compliance and velocity What s In It For You Our Purpose Progress is not a self-starter It requires a catalyst to be set in motion Information imagination people technology-the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow At S P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence pinpointing risks and opening possibilities We Accelerate Progress Our People We re more than 35 000 strong worldwide-so we re able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in We re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new sustainable ways of doing business We re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference Our Values Integrity Discovery Partnership At S P Global we focus on Powering Global Markets Throughout our history the world s leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do bring a spirit of discovery to our work and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals Benefits We take care of you so you can take care of business We care about our people That s why we provide everything you-and your career-need to thrive at S P Global Our benefits include Health Wellness Health care coverage designed for the mind and body Flexible Downtime Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on Continuous Learning Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills Invest in Your Future Secure your financial future through competitive pay retirement planning a continuing education program with 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law Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision - 20 - Professional EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America IFTECH202 2 - Middle Professional Tier II EEO Job Group Job ID 322387 Posted On 2025-11-13 Location Gurgaon Haryana India