Security Architect (AI)

Job Title: Security Architect (AI) Location: Boston, MA (Hybrid) Type: Contract

GC, USC

Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Security Architect (AI) to design and implement secure cloud and AI architectures within an enterprise Azure environment. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Azure security, AI platform security, identity management, and Zero Trust architecture, with a strong understanding of securing modern AI/LLM-based applications.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and implement secure cloud and AI architectures on Microsoft Azure

Secure Azure AI Services, Azure OpenAI, and Azure AI Foundry environments

Architect identity and access management using Microsoft Entra ID, Service Principals, and Managed Identity

Define and enforce Zero Trust security architecture across cloud and AI platforms

Design secure RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) pipelines and vector database security controls

Implement security controls for Model Context Protocol (MCP), ensuring data isolation and session security

Partner with application, AI, and cloud engineering teams to embed security by design

Perform threat modeling, risk assessments, and security reviews for AI solutions

Ensure compliance with enterprise security standards and regulatory requirements

Required Skills & Experience:

5+ years of experience in Cloud Security Architecture

Strong hands-on Azure security experience

Hands-on experience with Azure AI Services, Azure OpenAI, and Azure AI Foundry (or similar AI platforms)

Expert knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID, Service Principals, and Managed Identity

Experience securing RAG architectures and vector databases

Strong understanding of MCP and AI data/session security

Proven experience implementing Zero Trust in financial services or cloud-native environments

Nice to Have:

Experience in highly regulated industries (finance, banking, healthcare)

Security certifications (AZ-500, CISSP, CCSP, or similar)