Digital - AI Security Architect - Senior Manager

Huron is a global consultancy that collaborates with clients to drive strategic growth, ignite innovation and navigate constant change. Through a combination of strategy, expertise and creativity, we help clients accelerate operational, digital and cultural transformation, enabling the change they need to own their future.Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future.Huron is seeking a senior-level AI Security Architect to help clients design, secure, and scale enterprise AI and generative AI solutions. This role combines hands-on technical architecture with client-facing advisory, focusing on security, risk management, and governance across the AI lifecycle.You will serve as a trusted advisor to clients, helping them deploy AI responsibly while addressing emerging security threats and regulatory requirements. This is a senior individual contributor role with no direct reports, requiring both deep technical expertise and the ability to guide client decisions.Key ResponsibilitiesAI Architecture & DeliveryDesign and implement secure AI and generative AI architectures across data, model development, deployment, and inferenceEmbed security controls into LLM, RAG, and agentic AI systemsGuide architectural decisions on data pipelines, model orchestration, APIs, and observabilityDesign AI auditability and observability solutions to support governance, monitoring, and incident responseSecurity, Risk & GovernanceIdentify and mitigate AI-specific risks (e.g., prompt injection, data leakage, model poisoning, adversarial attacks)Conduct threat modeling, architecture risk assessments, and AI security testing (e.g., red teaming) for AI systemsAssess AI supply chain risk, including model provenance, third-party models, and training data lineageDefine and recommend AI security standards, policies, and MLSecOps practices aligned to regulatory and enterprise risk frameworksTranslate technical risks into executive-ready, business-aligned guidanceClient Advisory & Practice ContributionAct as a trusted advisor to client leaders on secure and responsible AI adoptionContribute to proposals, workshops, and AI security solution shapingDevelop reusable assets, reference architectures, and thought leadershipRequired Qualifications8+ years of experience in software engineering, cybersecurity, or AI/ML, including architecture rolesProven experience delivering secure, production-grade AI or generative AI solutionsDeep knowledge of LLM-based and agentic AI architecturesStrong understanding of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and cloud security capabilitiesExpertise in identity and access management (IAM), data protection, API security, and risk assessmentAbility to assess and communicate technical risks in a business contextExperience working in client-facing environments with both technical and business stakeholdersPreferred ExperienceDeep expertise in AI security risks and controls, including OWASP Top 10 for LLMs, NIST AI RMF, or similarExperience securing agentic AI systems and autonomous workflowsAI governance, policy development, and enterprise guardrailsExperience with AI security testing, including adversarial testing approachesImplementation of secure AI lifecycle / MLSecOps practicesExperience in regulated environments (e.g., HIPAA, SOX, FedRAMP, NIST 800-53)Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, cloud security certifications)Why HuronAt Huron, we partner with clients to innovate responsibly—designing AI solutions that are secure, compliant, and built to scale. Our teams combine deep technical expertise with a practical, results-oriented approach to help organizations realize long-term value from AI.The estimated base salary for this job is $175,000 - $195,000. The range represents a good faith estimate of the range that Huron reasonably expects to pay for this job at the time of the job posting. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, market changes, and required travel. This job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s annual incentive compensation program, which reflects Huron’s pay for performance philosophy. Inclusive of annual incentive compensation opportunity, the total estimated compensation range for this job is $210,000 - $234,000. The job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs. The salary range information provided is in accordance with applicable state and local laws regarding salary transparency that are currently in effect and may be implemented in the future.Position LevelSenior ManagerCountryUnited States of America