AI Security Architect

Anson McCade; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

AI Security focus

Diverse clients

Career progression

Technical training

Certifications

Defense & Gov exposure

Job summary

Anson McCade is seeking an experienced AI Security Architect in the UK to help organisations securely adopt and scale AI. You will work with clients to understand how AI is integrated and how to secure it, shaping architectures and governance.

You will assess security architectures, model threats to AI and agentic systems, design practical controls, and translate complex risks into clear recommendations for technical and business stakeholders. Hybrid work is available with 2 days in the office.

Qualifications

• Must have strong background in security architecture within AI-focused environments.
• Experience presenting security risks to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven ability to translate complex risk into actionable security controls.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with clients to understand how AI is introduced and secured.

Skills

Security Architecture

Cyber Security Consulting

Threat Modelling

Secure by Design

Cloud Security

Identity & Access Management

Security Governance

GenAI / AI Security

AI Governance

Job description

AI Security Architect

Location: UK | Hybrid - minimum 2 days per week in the office or on client site

Sector: Cyber Security | AI | Defence & Security | Digital & Data

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced AI Security Architect to join a leading technology and innovation consultancy, helping organisations securely adopt and scale the next generation of AI.

This is an opportunity for a strong Security Architect or Cyber Security Consultant to move into one of the fastest-growing areas of cyber security - securing AI-enabled applications, LLMs, AI agents and autonomous workflows.

The Role

You'll work directly with clients to understand how AI is being introduced into their organisations and, importantly, how it can be adopted securely.

You'll assess security architectures, threat model AI and agentic systems, identify emerging risks and design practical security controls and guardrails.

You'll work across areas including:

• AI-enabled applications and LLM integrations
• Agentic AI and autonomous workflows
• Cloud, identity, application and data security
• AI governance and assurance
• Secure AI adoption
• AI-enabled security operations
• Threat modelling and Secure by Design
• AI security architecture and security controls

You'll also be expected to translate complex technical risks into clear, practical recommendations for technical and senior business stakeholders.

What's on offer?

• Work at the forefront of AI Security and Cyber Security
• Help organisations securely adopt Generative AI and agentic AI
• Work across a broad range of clients, sectors and technology environments
• Exposure to complex programmes across Defence, Government, Energy, Financial Services, Transport and more
• Technical career progression without being pushed towards people management
• Work alongside experienced Cyber, AI, Data, Engineering and Technology specialists
• Strong investment in technical development, training and certifications
• Hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office or on client site

What We're Looking For

We're particularly interested in candidates with a strong background in:

• Security Architecture
• Cyber Security Consulting
• Threat Modelling
• Secure by Design
• Cloud / Application / Data Security
• Identity and Access Management
• Security Risk & Governance
• AI / GenAI / LLM Security
• AI Assurance or AI Governance

Why this opportunity?

This is a chance to move beyond traditional security architecture and become involved in the next generation of cyber security.

You'll be helping organisations answer some of the biggest security questions around AI - from how to secure LLM applications and autonomous agents, to establishing governance, controls and guardrails that allow organisations to adopt AI safely.

If you're a Security Architect looking to establish yourself at the forefront of AI Security, this could be an excellent next step.

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