AI Security Program Architect

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Hybrid (Seattle area)

Schedule: 40 hours per week

Job Description:

We are seeking a senior AI Security Program Architect to assess and strengthen an enterprise cybersecurity environment while helping modernize security processes through Generative AI.

This individual will perform hands-on security assessments, identify vulnerabilities and program gaps, evaluate existing security technologies, and develop a roadmap for improving the organization's overall security posture. A key component of the role will be leveraging Claude and Generative AI to improve security assessments, threat modeling, and other cybersecurity workflows.

Must Haves

• 6+ years enterprise cybersecurity and security architecture experience, with the ability to conduct hands-on technical security assessments.
• Expert in using Claude and applying generative AI to real-world cybersecurity challenges.
• Experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls, Panorama, and Cortex XDR.
• Experience with Rapid7 and vulnerability management.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft 365 security products and identity and access management.
• Experience with threat modeling, red teaming, and identifying security vulnerabilities.
• Experience developing or maturing enterprise security programs, including policies, procedures, KPIs, and security roadmaps.
• Strong communication skills, with experience presenting technical findings and recommendations to C-suite executives.

Plusses

• Experience developing AI-assisted security workflows and automation.
• Experience with biometric authentication and identity verification technologies, including facial recognition.
• Experience evaluating enterprise security products and recommending technology investments.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or GIAC.
• Experience coaching and developing internal security teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a comprehensive assessment of the organization's cybersecurity environment, identifying security gaps, vulnerabilities, and opportunities for improvement.
• Help build and mature the organization's security program, including policies, procedures, security frameworks, and measurable KPIs.
• Leverage Claude extensively to modernize and accelerate security processes, including threat modeling, security assessments, and potentially red-team activities.
• Evaluate existing security technologies and recommend products, improvements, replacements, and additional investments.
• Review security logs, vulnerability findings, phishing assessments, and existing security controls to develop actionable recommendations.
• Assess identity and access management processes and explore potential improvements, including biometric identity verification.
• Coach internal security teams and help establish best practices, processes, and measurement criteria.
• Present findings, recommendations, and security roadmaps directly to C-suite leadership, translating technical issues into business priorities.