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 a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.

Family Friendly Perks: It's not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.

Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

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Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.

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Job ID: 322387

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Location: Gurgaon, Haryana, India