Senior Security Architect

Job Description

Senior Security Architect - AI, cybersecurity control - focus on AI/ML systems.

R25_0023614|IN

Reporting to the AI Security Advisor, the AI Security Architect will serve as the representative of cyber security for designing and implementing security controls on AI/ML systems across the enterprise. This role blends deep cybersecurity expertise with a strong understanding of AI development lifecycles, to ensure the AI/ML systems are secure compliant, and resilient. The architect will work cross-functionally with engineering, data science, legal, and governance teams to embed security into every phase of AI solution development and deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and evolve security architecture principles for AI/ML systems, including GenAI and agentic AI applications.
• Designing the security controls for AI/ML systems inline with the Cyber Security standards.
• Assess the effective implementation of the security controls on AI/ML systems, end to end.
• Conduct AI-specific threat modeling (e.g., MAESTRO) and risk assessments across AI assets.
• Identify and provide solutions to mitigate risks such as model inversion, data poisoning, prompt injection, and adversarial attacks.
• Lead red teaming and penetration testing efforts for AI systems.
• Collaborate with legal, privacy, and procurement teams to ensure AI systems meet internal and external compliance standards (e.g., NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001)
• Provide guidance and training to engineering and data science teams on secure AI development practices.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in cybersecurity controls, ideally with a focus on AI/ML systems.
• Deep understanding of AI/ML development workflows, including MLOps, model lifecycle, and data governance.
• Familiarity with AI-specific threats and mitigations (e.g., OWASP Top 10 for LLMs, adversarial ML).
• Hands-on experience with cloud-native AI platforms (Azure ML, AWS SageMaker, GCP Vertex AI).
• Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, OSCP, or equivalent are desirable but not required.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management collaboration, adaptability and a growth mindset skill.

Additional Information

• Enjoy a flexible and rewarding work environment with peer-to-peer recognition platforms.
• Recharge and revitalize with help of wellness plans made for you and your family.
• Plan your future with financial wellness tools.
• Stay relevant and upskill yourself with career development opportunities

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

About NIQ

NIQ is the world's leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world's population.

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