Principal - Security Architect - Artificial Intelligence (AI/LLM)

General information

Ref # 21117

Remote? No

Ally and Your Career

Ally Financial only succeeds when its people do - and that’s more than some cliché people put on job postings. We live this stuff! We see our people as, well, people - with interests, families, friends, dreams, and causes that are all important to them. Our focus is on the health and safety of our teammates as well as work-life balance and diversity and inclusion. From generous benefits to a variety of employee resource groups, we strive to build paths that encourage employees to stretch themselves professionally. We want to help you grow, develop, and learn new things. You’re constantly evolving, so shouldn’t your opportunities be, too?

The Opportunity

As the Principal - Security Architect - Artificial Intelligence (AI/LLM), you will lead the design, implementation, and governance of security architectures for AI-driven systems and platforms. You will ensure that AI solutions are secure by design, compliant with regulatory requirements, and resilient against evolving threats. Your expertise will guide cross-functional teams in adopting best practices, developing secure patterns, and shaping the technology strategy and roadmap for AI security across the organization. This is a mid-level to senior-level highly technical role that will serve as a mentor to more junior architects and will report to Head of Security Architecture.

At Ally, you get a startup feel, but experience the benefits of a company that has worked out the kinks and is fulfilling its purpose. We are always evolving and see that as a good thing. From owning our work to seeing its impact in the real world, our team is relentless in finding new ways technology can help make experiences better and help people. We are problem solvers, we value diverse thinking, we support one another, and we challenge ourselves to think bigger in the journey to deliver customer-obsessed tech solutions. To read more about what our tech team does, be sure to visit our tech blog at ally.tech

At this time, Ally will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

The Work Itself

• Lead comprehensive security reviews of AI systems, applications, and infrastructure to identify and mitigate risks.
• Conduct threat modeling for AI and machine learning solutions, ensuring robust protection against adversarial attacks and data breaches.
• Evaluate vendors and emerging technologies for security posture, integration capabilities, and alignment with organizational standards.
• Develop and maintain technology strategy and security roadmaps for AI initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Establish and promote secure architecture patterns, frameworks, and guidelines for AI development and deployment.
• Collaborate with engineering, data science, product, and compliance teams to embed security throughout the AI lifecycle.
• Provide expert guidance on network security, data security, cloud security, and identity & access management (IAM) in the context of AI systems.
• Present complex security concepts and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including executive leadership.
• Build and nurture relationships with internal and external partners to advance the organization’s AI security posture.
• Stay abreast of emerging threats, technologies, and regulatory changes impacting AI security.

The Skills You Bring

• 5+ years of experience in security architecture, with significant exposure to AI/ML systems and cloud environments.
• Experience with Model Context Protocol (MCP) and securing the infrastructure that supports it.
• Ability to mentor and coach a technical team, leading by example.
• Deep knowledge of network security, data security, cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP), and IAM principles.
• Proven experience conducting security reviews, threat modeling, and vendor/technology evaluations.
• Demonstrated ability to develop technology strategies, roadmaps, and secure architecture patterns based on evolving security threats and industry trends.
• Strong understanding of financial industry regulatory frameworks (such as FFIEC, PCI DSS, and SOX) and cybersecurity frameworks (such as NIST and CIS)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Exceptional relationship-building and collaboration skills across technical and business teams.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, AWS/Azure Security, TOGAF) are highly desirable.
• Bachelor’s or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.

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How We’ll Have Your Back

• Time Away: competitive holiday and flexible paid‑time‑off, including time off for volunteering and voting.
• Planning for the Future: plan for the near and long term with an industry‑leading 401K retirement savings plan with matching and company contributions, student loan and 529 educational assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, and other financial well‑being programs.
• Supporting your Health & Well‑being: flexible health and insurance options including dental and vision, pre‑tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions and a total well‑being program that helps you and your family stay on track physically, socially, emotionally, and financially.
• Building a Family: adoption, surrogacy, and fertility support as well as parental and caregiver leave, back‑up child and adult/elder day‑care program and childcare discounts.
• Work‑Life Integration: other benefits including LifeMatters® Employee Assistance Program, subsidized and discounted Weight Watchers® program and other employee discount programs.

Who We Are:

Ally Financial is a customer‑centric, leading digital financial services company with passionate customer service and innovative financial solutions. We are relentlessly focused on "Doing it Right" and being a trusted financial‑services provider to our consumer, commercial, and corporate customers. For more information, visit

Ally is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic disposition or any other reason protected by law.

Where permitted by applicable law, must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by date of hire to be considered, if not currently employed by Ally.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical or mental disabilities. For accommodation requests, email us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Ally will not discriminate against any qualified individual who is capable of performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Base Pay Range:

An individual's position in the range is determined by the scope and responsibilities of the role, work experience, education, certification(s), training, and additional qualifications. We review internal pay, the competitive market, and business environment prior to extending an offer.

Emerging: 110000

Experienced: 145000

Expert: 180000

Incentive Compensation: This position is eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan