Sr. Principal AI Security Architect
$156.37k - $273.6kJobleads-US
- # Sr. Principal AI Security ArchitectApply: Tempe, AZ: Full time: Posted Today: R162182**About Northern Trust** As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions. Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide. With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service. ## Role OverviewNorthern Trust is building an AI Security organization responsible for enabling the safe adoption of AI across the enterprise. We are seeking a Senior Principal AI Security Architect to serve as a senior technical leader responsible for defining the security architecture strategy, reference architectures, and governance patterns that support enterprise AI platforms, agentic systems, digital coworkers, and emerging technologies.This is a highly hands-on architecture role for an experienced technical leader who enjoys building as much as influencing. The successful candidate will create architecture artifacts, define enterprise standards, develop reusable patterns, and guide complex technology decisions while partnering closely with senior leaders across Cyber Security, Enterprise Architecture, Engineering, and Emerging Technology.This role combines strategic influence with deep technical execution. The Senior Principal Architect will help define how AI is securely adopted across the enterprise while remaining actively engaged in architecture design, technical reviews, and solution development.## Key Responsibilities### Enterprise AI Security Strategy* Define and evolve the enterprise AI security architecture strategy.* Establish architectural principles, guardrails, and standards for AI and emerging technologies.* Partner with Cyber and Technology leadership to align AI adoption with security, regulatory, operational, and business objectives.* Identify strategic architectural risks, capability gaps, and future-state requirements.* Drive long-term architecture roadmaps supporting enterprise AI adoption.### Architecture Leadership* Serve as the senior security architecture lead for the firm's most complex and high-impact AI initiatives.* Lead architecture reviews involving AI platforms, AI agents, cloud-native services, data integrations, and emerging technologies.* Guide technical decision-making across multiple initiatives and programs simultaneously.* Provide thought leadership on security architecture, architecture governance, and secure design practices.* Mentor and develop architects across Cyber Security and Technology organizations.### AI Security Pattern Development* Define enterprise security patterns for: AI agents and digital coworkers Agent identity and authorization models AI orchestration platforms RAG architectures MCP integrations AI gateways Enterprise AI observability Model governance and control frameworks* Create reusable reference architectures that reduce design complexity and accelerate secure delivery.* Develop architecture blueprints that teams can implement consistently across the firm.* Translate emerging industry practices into practical and actionable enterprise guidance.### Cross-Functional Leadership & Influence* Build strong partnerships across: Enterprise Architecture Security Engineering Identity & Access Management Application Security Security Operations Data Protection Cloud Engineering Technology Delivery organizations Emerging Technology teams* Influence architecture and investment decisions across multiple leadership forums.* Lead technical working groups and architecture communities of practice.* Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and executive stakeholders.### Emerging Technology & Innovation* Evaluate new AI platforms, frameworks, and technologies.* Identify security implications associated with emerging AI capabilities and agentic architectures.* Guide technology selection decisions through an architecture and risk lens.* Shape the organization's perspective on future AI security capabilities and operating models.## Required Qualifications* 12+ years of experience in security architecture, enterprise architecture, cloud architecture, software engineering, or related disciplines.* Extensive experience defining enterprise technology strategies and architecture standards.* Demonstrated success influencing technical direction across large and complex organizations.* Deep expertise in: Identity and access management Enterprise security architecture Cloud security Application security API security Data protection DevSecOps Security monitoring and observability* Experience leading architecture design for large-scale enterprise platforms or transformation programs.* Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.## Preferred Qualifications* Experience designing security architectures for generative AI, agentic AI, or advanced automation platforms.* Familiarity with: AI orchestration frameworks Agent identity models Enterprise RAG architectures AI governance frameworks AI runtime security controls AI gateways and policy enforcement platforms Model lifecycle governance* Experience establishing enterprise standards, reference architectures, and architecture governance processes.* Experience operating within financial services or other highly regulated industries.* Cloud, security, or architecture-related certifications.## What Success Looks LikeWithin the first year, a successful Senior Principal AI Security Architect will:* Establish themselves as a recognized technical authority for AI security across the enterprise.* Define key AI security architecture standards and reference patterns adopted by technology teams.* Shape strategic decisions for enterprise AI platforms and agentic technology initiatives.* Influence how security, architecture, and engineering teams collaborate to enable AI adoption.* Create reusable architecture guidance that reduces review effort, increases consistency, and accelerates delivery.* Help position AI Security as a trusted partner for innovation rather than a gatekeeper.Salary Range:$156,370 - 273,600 USD*Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.* **Work Authorization** Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa). **Working with Us** As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve. Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust’s history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities. **Reasonable Accommodation** Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at View email address on click.appcast.io, or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.
- J-18808-Ljbffr Jobleads-US
Vacancy posted 2 days ago
Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the Sr. Principal AI Security Architect in Tempe, AZ vacancy
- Northern Trust is seeking a Senior Principal AI Security Architect in Tempe, AZ to lead the security architecture strategy for enterprise AI initiatives. The role blends hands-on design with strategic governance, guiding AI platforms, agentic systems, and emerging technologies...PrincipalSenior
- Opportunity OverviewTeam OverviewEdward Jones is seeking a Senior AI Security Technical Architect to continue to build upon a defined enterprise AI security strategy, ensuring artificial intelligence and generative AI capabilities are designed, deployed, and operated in...SeniorTemporary workWork at officeHome officeFlexible hours
Edward Jones
Tempe, AZ1 day ago $159.75k - $225.5k
...they uniquely are.We are seeking a Senior Principal Software Engineer to lead the design and development of next-generation Agentic AI platforms and applications that power... ...distributed systems Proven track record of architecting and delivering large-scale, high-impact systems...PrincipalSeniorRemote workShutterfly
Tempe, AZ5 days ago- Opportunity OverviewTeam Overview:The Application Security Architect, Agentic Secure Code Architect is a hands-on architecture-focused IC responsible... ..., integrating, maintaining, and improving a CI/CD-integrated AI evaluation harness used to assess application and...SuggestedTemporary workWork at officeHome officeFlexible hours3 days per week
Edward Jones
Tempe, AZ2 days ago $137.4k - $240.4k
...provide strategic leadership, governance, and execution oversight for a portfolio of cybersecurity capabilities spanning Application Security (e.g. API Security, Secure Software Development practices, etc.), Data Protection, and SaaS Security. The role is accountable for...PrincipalSeniorFull timeFor contractorsH1bWorldwideFlexible hoursNorthern Trust
Tempe, AZ2 days ago- ...Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, AI, and software technologies into solutions... ...at and on LinkedIn and X. Senior Principal Mixed-Signal Design Engineer (P6)... ...Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State -...PrincipalSeniorPermanent employmentWork at officeRemote workShift workDay shift
1010 Analog Devices Inc.
Chandler, AZ4 days ago $84.15k - $140.18k
...their financial goals. Job Overview Home Office Supervision Principal will have an understanding of the financial services industry;... ...Knowledge of life insurance, mutual funds, annuities, general securities, alternative investments, and other financial products required...PrincipalSeniorWork from homeHome office- ...experiences to consumers at scale. As a Principal Site Reliability Engineer, you will... ...will partner across application, platform, security, and infrastructure teams to build resilient... ...stakeholders. ~ Experience using AI‑assisted and agentic engineering tools to...Principal
Gen Digital Inc.
Tempe, AZ4 days ago - ...objectives.Work closely with customers, product definers, and system architects to establish product requirements, technical roadmaps, and... ...5 years in a technical leadership, system architecture, or principal design role.Strong expertise in DC-DC converter architectures...PrincipalSeniorFull timeWork at officeLocal area
NXP Semiconductors
Chandler, AZ3 days ago - ...leading technology and exceptional service. Principal Architect - GitHub & Azure DevOps Platform... ...CI/CD pipelines, software supply chain security, artifact management, and developer productivity... ...GitHub Copilot and related AI-assisted engineering capabilities by defining...PrincipalFull timeH1bWork at officeWorldwideFlexible hours
Northern Trust
Tempe, AZ1 day ago - ...technologies, including generative AI and agentic AI.Members of the... ...Job Role of Architecture Principal, your Area Of Responsibility will... ...demands. Drive scalable and secure architectural designs ensuring... ...have played the role of a Chief Architect or Digital architecture lead...Full timeTemporary workImmediate startRelocation
Infosys Technologies
Tempe, AZ2 days ago - ...leveraging advanced technologies such as AI, cloud, and data-led innovation to help our... ...with clients and internal teams, securing successful execution of projects Identify... ...Limited Job RoleArchitecture Consultant 3Career RoleSenior Technology Architect - US: 154166BRFull timeTemporary workRelocationShift work
Infosys Technologies
Tempe, AZ3 days ago $35 - $40 per hour
Advertising Supervision Principal Location: Fort Mill, SC or Tempe, AZ (Hybrid: 2-3 days onsite) Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire Overview... ...penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of...PrincipalSeniorContract workTemporary workWork at office- ...consumers and help them grow, manage and secure their digital and financial lives. We’re... ...fearless and high-impact talent who see AI as a teammate – leveraging it to move faster... ...part of Gen. About the Role: As a Principal Engineer, Security Logging & Detection ,...PrincipalFull timeFlexible hours
MoneyLion
Tempe, AZ11 days ago $164.6k - $288k
...technology and exceptional service. Position SummaryThe Senior Principal, Identity & Access Management (IAM) Strategy & Product... ...subject matter expert and strategic advisor, partnering with cyber security leadership, technology teams, business stakeholders, risk, compliance...PrincipalSeniorFull timeH1bWorldwideFlexible hoursNorthern Trust
Tempe, AZ2 days ago$104.64k - $136.03k
...institutions. We specialize in leveraging advanced technologies such as AI, cloud, and data-led innovation to help our clients accelerate... ...in DevSecOps, Platform Engineering, or Software Supply Chain Security.• Hands-on experience with Sonatype Lifecycle (IQ Server), Nexus...Full timeTemporary workRelocationInfosys Technologies
Tempe, AZ5 days ago$128k - $181.25k
...time for Shutterfly, and we are looking for a Senior Application Security Engineer to join our team. In this role you will help shape an... ...convert offensive findings into concrete defensive improvements.AI-Driven Offensive Security: Augment conventional offensive techniques...SeniorRemote workShutterfly
Tempe, AZ4 days ago- ...Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer Location: Tempe, AZ, US Join us in building a better future for Arizona! SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan...PrincipalSeniorTemporary workH1bLocal areaRemote workVisa sponsorshipWork visa3 days per week
Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement & Power District
Tempe, AZ2 days ago $120.1k - $214.5k
...everyone. From advanced data analytics and AI to cybersecurity, we use innovative... ...Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Sr AI/ML Engineer will design, develop, deploy... ...innovationCollaborate with product managers, architects, data scientists, and software engineers to...SeniorMinimum wageFull timeWork experience placementWork at officeLocal areaRemote workUnitedHealth Group
Tempe, AZ2 days ago- ...DescriptionRenesas is seeking an experienced Sr Principal Verification Engineer to lead the... ...management systems.Job Description• Design and architect mixed-signal verification environments,... ...emerging verification technologies and AI-based solutions• Create and maintain...PrincipalSenior
Renesas Electronics America
Chandler, AZ2 days ago - ...Role: Principal Test Engineer Experience: 7+ Years | Bachelor's in EE/ECE/EET preferred. Work Location: Onsite – Tempe, AZ (occasional travel to Lafayette, CO). Domain: Medical Device / Manufacturing Test Systems Top 3 Required Skills: 1. Manufacturing...Principal
Grove Technical Resources
Tempe, AZ1 day ago $185.2k - $250k
...technical challenges that have never been seen before, and deliver results that help our customers change the world.We are seeking a Sr. Package Layout Engineer to lead the end-to-end physical design of advanced IC packages for next-generation machine learning and data...SeniorLocal areaFlexible hoursAmazon
Tempe, AZ2 days ago$96.26k - $137.66k
...underwriting company.Senior Information Security AnalystPosition PurposeThe Senior Information... ...with software development teams.Principal Duties & ResponsibilitiesApplication Security... ...share knowledge with other team members.AI, Automation & ScriptingIdentify repetitive...SeniorFull timeWork at officeLocal areaRLI Corp
Tempe, AZ3 days ago$128.8k - $193.2k
...technology leader whose Tempe campus designs and manufactures components and microelectronics for its medical devices, is seeking a Principal Process Development Engineer . This role leads development and optimization of new manufacturing concepts and processes,...PrincipalCareerwebsite
Tempe, AZ4 days ago- LogicalisUS is seeking a pre-sales engineer to support Account Executives by designing and presenting integrated security solutions for mid-size and enterprise clients. You will translate business needs into technical designs, create proposals, and assist with proofs of...
$140.5k - $221.5k
...you'll do Viasat is looking for a Cloud Security Engineer for our Security Engineering... ...equivalent experience ~ Strong AWS and GCP architecting and development knowledge including... ...Inspector Familiarity with Responsible AI usage concepts and secure AI/ML...ViaSat
Tempe, AZ4 days ago$96.26k - $137.66k
...microservices. You will collaborate with architects, product owners, business... ...fellow engineers to deliver secure, high-quality software that... ...business capabilities.Principal Duties & ResponsibilitiesDesign... ...continuous learning.Leverage AI-assisted development tools (such...SeniorFull timeWork at officeLocal areaRLI Corp
Tempe, AZ1 day ago$180k - $200k
...Description Job Description Job Title : Principal Systems Architect - Mission Systems Work Type :... ...supporting U.S. defense and homeland security missions, is seeking a hands-on... ...communications, command-and-control, networking, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and edge computing....PrincipalTemporary workFor contractorsFor subcontractorTOMORROW HIRE
Gilbert, AZ23 days ago$150k - $200k
...including design patterns, technology selection, and integration standardsDefine standards and reference patterns for integrating generative AI into the software development lifecycle, including AI-assisted test generation, triage, and developer tooling, with clear attention...PrincipalFull timeContract workWork at officeRemote workIridium
Chandler, AZ4 days ago- ...Principal Test Engineer (12 month contract // Tempe, AZ): Top 3 Required Skills: # Manufacturing Test Engineering and Test Application Development # LabVIEW, TestStand, and test instrument integration # Development of manufacturing test requirements and methodologies...PrincipalContract work
Redbock - an NES Fircroft company
Tempe, AZ1 day ago
Do you want to receive more vacancies?
Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Sr. Principal AI Security Architect. Be the first to apply!
Related searches
- senior service associate Tempe, AZ
- senior safety specialist Tempe, AZ
- senior service designer Tempe, AZ
- senior mulesoft developer Tempe, AZ
- senior business manager Tempe, AZ
- senior mainframe developer Tempe, AZ
- senior cloud security engineer Tempe, AZ
- senior level Tempe, AZ
- senior associate attorney Tempe, AZ
- senior technical accountant Tempe, AZ