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Ally · 15 hours ago

Principal - Security Architect - Artificial Intelligence (AI/LLM)

Charlotte, NC

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$110K/yr - $180K/yr

5+ years exp

Ally Financial is a customer-centric, leading digital financial services company, and they are seeking a Principal - Security Architect - Artificial Intelligence (AI/LLM) to lead the design and implementation of security architectures for AI-driven systems. The role involves ensuring security compliance and resilience, guiding teams in best practices, and shaping the technology strategy for AI security across the organization.

AutomotiveFinanceFinancial Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead comprehensive security reviews of AI systems, applications, and infrastructure to identify and mitigate risks

Conduct threat modeling for AI and machine learning solutions, ensuring robust protection against adversarial attacks and data breaches

Evaluate vendors and emerging technologies for security posture, integration capabilities, and alignment with organizational standards

Develop and maintain technology strategy and security roadmaps for AI initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements

Establish and promote secure architecture patterns, frameworks, and guidelines for AI development and deployment

Collaborate with engineering, data science, product, and compliance teams to embed security throughout the AI lifecycle

Provide expert guidance on network security, data security, cloud security, and identity & access management (IAM) in the context of AI systems

Present complex security concepts and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including executive leadership

Build and nurture relationships with internal and external partners to advance the organization’s AI security posture

Stay abreast of emerging threats, technologies, and regulatory changes impacting AI security

Qualification

Security architectureAI/ML systemsCloud securityThreat modelingNetwork securityData securityIAM principlesTechnology strategyRegulatory frameworksCertificationsBachelor’s degreeMentoringCommunication skillsCollaboration skills

Required

5+ years of experience in security architecture, with significant exposure to AI/ML systems and cloud environments

Experience with Model Context Protocol (MCP) and securing the infrastructure that supports it

Ability to mentor and coach a technical team, leading by example

Deep knowledge of network security, data security, cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP), and IAM principles

Proven experience conducting security reviews, threat modeling, and vendor/technology evaluations

Demonstrated ability to develop technology strategies, roadmaps, and secure architecture patterns based on evolving security threats and industry trends

Strong understanding of financial industry regulatory frameworks (such as is FFIEC, PCI DSS, and SOX) and cybersecurity frameworks (such as NIST and CIS)

Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to diverse audiences

Exceptional relationship-building and collaboration skills across technical and business teams

Bachelor's or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field