The Cigna Group · 3 hours ago
Principal AI Security Architect
United States
Contract
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$90/hr - $110/hr
7+ years expThe Cigna Group is seeking a Principal Security Architect focused on AI. This role requires expertise in AI and ML security, ensuring that AI implementations align with global security architecture requirements while enabling innovation and speed to market.
CommercialHealth CareHospitalInsuranceMedical
Responsibilities
Provide strategic and technical security direction for AI and ML programs and projects
Maintain and expand the security architecture documentation library, ensuring consistency across requirements documents, frameworks components and design artifacts
Work directly with program and project teams to ensure that relevant security risks are identified, evaluated, and appropriate security solutions are implemented to manage risks to the enterprise
Responsible for the identification of architectural gaps and inefficiencies in new and existing solutions; support remediation and mitigation efforts through appropriate planning and roadmap development
Partner with AI teams and maintain an understanding of services and capabilities delivered to the enterprise
Represent Global Security Architecture as a member of various Centers of Enablement and other working groups, assisting in the development and approval of secure by design solutions
Demonstrated ability to turn emerging risks (e.g., grounding/classification issues) into actionable controls and rollout plans
Strong work ethic and sense of urgency
Ability to influence technical discussions and decisions
Mentor architects and others in AI Security best practices and architectural approaches
Qualification
Required
Deep experience in security architecture for AI/ML platforms
Demonstrated expertise in cloud security architecture
Demonstrated depth in two or more security domains such as: API security, identity protocols, secrets platforms, data security
Strong understanding of AI regulations, AI Security frameworks, and emerging AI assurance standards
7+ years' experience in information technology experience
3+ years' experience in an information security architectural role, strong writing and communication skills expected
BA/BS degree in MIS/Computer Science or related degree required
Professional Certification such as: SANS GIAC Certification(s), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
Preferred
Experience with MCP concepts (capability registry, tool adapters, broker patterns), policy-as-code, and E5 Purview/equivalent DLP/classification
Familiarity with Security life cycle, design review across concept, development through deployment
Experience with threat models (all 7 layers), security analysis
GIAC GDSA, CCSP, SABSA or equivalent; AI related certs a plus
Company
The Cigna Group
The Cigna Group is a healthcare firm that focuses on providing hospital services and innovative solutions for better health.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David Cordani
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Michele Berg
CEO Communications
Recent News
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