FICO · 1 day ago
Principal Data and AI Security Architect
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff
$161K/yr - $253K/yrFICO is a leading global analytics software company, helping businesses in 100+ countries make better decisions. The Principal AI and Data Security Architect will define the strategy and design for security implementation across AI/ML and data systems, collaborating with various teams to establish security frameworks.
AnalyticsBig DataCollection AgencyConsultingFinancial ServicesFraud DetectionPredictive AnalyticsSoftware
Hiring Manager
Reena Ramesh
Responsibilities
Secure the design of AI and ML capabilities within FICO Platform, services and corporate tools
Provide full-stack security architecture design from cloud infrastructure to application features for FICO and internal customers
Oversee security aspects of Analytical Model Life Cycle, and influence stakeholders for adopting best security standards and implementations
Define comprehensive data security strategy and guide implementation of enterprise-wide data protection programs including DLP, data classification, security logging, and data protection controls across products and enterprise systems
Proof the security implementations within infrastructure & application deployment manifests and the MLSecOps pipeline
Define required controls and capabilities for the protection of FICO AI and data services and environments and collaborate with architects, developers and product managers, to implement security controls at scale
Design, Implement and manage scalable security controls and automation in a DevOps environment within public clouds (AWS, Azure, GCP, Oracle) across IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and container platforms
Integrate security in depth throughout FICO software delivery processes and pipelines
Qualification
Required
Experience in securing AI and ML models and data systems, as well as building MLSecOps and data security controls
Knowledge of adversarial techniques within the analytics domains, and AI related threats and mitigation strategies
Experience designing and implementing enterprise data security programs including Data Loss Prevention (DLP), data classification frameworks, data governance controls, and data protection strategies across cloud and on-premises environments
Experience in architecture, security reviews and requirement definition for complex environments
Experience in threat modeling, code reviews, security testing, vulnerability detection, attacker exploit techniques, and methods for their remediation
Hands-on experience with programming languages, such as: Java, Python, etc
Experience deploying and securing cloud environments, preferably AWS with focus on data security services and data lake/warehouse security architectures
Hands-on experience with IaC (Terraform, Cloudformation, Helm) and CI/CD pipelines (Github, Jenkins, JFrog)
Experience with security testing at scale and integration of security controls into CI/CD workflows for rapid deployments
Familiarity with industry regulations, frameworks, and practices. For example, PCI, ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, CCPA, and data privacy regulations
Ability to articulate complex architectural challenges with the business leadership and product management teams
Independently drive transformational security projects across teams and organizations
Benefits
Highly competitive compensation, benefits and rewards programs that encourage you to bring your best every day and be recognized for doing so.
An engaging, people-first work environment offering work/life balance, employee resource groups, and social events to promote interaction and camaraderie.
Company
FICO
Fair Isaac Corporation enables businesses to automate, improve, and connect decisions to enhance business performance. It is a sub-organization of FICO.
Founded in 1956
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (30)
2024 (18)
2023 (22)
2022 (25)
2021 (45)
2020 (40)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.5B2025-05-08Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
2021-05-05Acquired
2003-01-10IPO
Leadership Team
William Lansing
CEO
Amir Hermelin
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
2026-01-06
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