Lead Security Architect - AI & Data

Bupa; City of Westminster; In loco; GBP 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

25 days holiday

Enhanced pension and life insurance

Private medical insurance

Health and wellbeing services

Discounts on Bupa products

Descrizione del lavoro

Bupa seeks an experienced security professional to lead AI & Data Security Architecture across the organisation. You will define security standards, guide responsible AI adoption and protect sensitive data while balancing innovation and risk.

Collaboration with senior leaders, architects, engineers and clinical stakeholders is essential to embed security into AI initiatives. You will lead threat modelling, reviews and governance, with expertise in Azure, AI Foundry and cloud security, and you

Competenze

• Significant leadership in security architecture or enterprise security.
• Strong track record securing AI, ML and cloud services.
• Expert knowledge of Azure, Azure OpenAI, AI Foundry and cloud security principles.
• Experience leading threat modelling and security reviews.
• Knowledge of NIST CSF, NIST AI RMF, ISO 27001/ISO 42001 and OWASP AI security guidance.
• Experience in regulated environments (healthcare, financial services, government).
• Excellent communication and ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Knowledge of UK GDPR and data protection requirements.

Mansioni

• Define secure AI adoption patterns and security standards across Bupa.
• Lead threat modelling and security reviews for AI-enabled solutions.
• Develop governance frameworks and controls for safe AI adoption.
• Set security requirements for AI platforms, APIs, and cloud-based AI services.
• Identify and manage risks from unsanctioned AI usage.
• Provide guidance on AI security and emerging threats.
• Partner with tech, data, legal, clinical and risk teams to embed security into AI initiatives.
• Present security recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Assess AI suppliers from security and data protection perspectives.
• Contribute to security standards and reference architectures.

Conoscenze

Security architecture

Cyber security consulting

Enterprise security leadership

AI security

Threat modelling

Cloud security

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory knowledge

UK GDPR

Communication skills

Executive influence

Formazione

CISSP

CISM

CCSP

SABSA

TOGAF

Strumenti

Azure

Azure OpenAI

AI Foundry

Descrizione del lavoro

AI is transforming healthcare. It creates exciting opportunities to improve experiences, support colleagues and enhance services for customers. As our Lead AI & Data Security Architect, you'll play a critical role in making sure we embrace these technologies safely and responsibly. This is a unique opportunity to shape how AI is used across a global healthcare organisation. You'll define security standards, guide responsible AI adoption and help protect sensitive personal and clinical data. Working with senior leaders, architects, engineers and clinical stakeholders, you'll balance innovation with strong security practices to help us deliver better health outcomes whilst maintaining trust. If you're passionate about AI, security architecture and responsible innovation, we'd love to hear from you.

• Define secure AI adoption patterns and security standards across Bupa.
• Lead threat modelling and security reviews for AI-enabled solutions, including large language models (LLMs), generative AI tools and autonomous agents.
• Develop governance frameworks, security controls and assurance processes that support safe AI adoption.
• Set security requirements for AI platforms, APIs, integrations and cloud-based AI services.
• Identify and help manage risks associated with unauthorised or unsanctioned AI usage.
• Provide expert guidance on AI security, architecture decisions and emerging threats.
• Partner with technology, data, legal, clinical and risk teams to embed security into AI initiatives.
• Present security recommendations and risk assessments to senior stakeholders and executive audiences.
• Assess AI suppliers and third-party solutions from a security and data protection perspective.
• Contribute to security standards, reference architectures and continuous improvement activities across the wider technology function.
• Support awareness, education and a strong security culture around responsible AI use.

We're looking for an experienced security professional who combines deep technical expertise with strong stakeholder engagement skills.

• Significant experience in security architecture, cyber security consulting or enterprise security leadership roles.
• Strong experience securing AI, machine learning and cloud-based services.
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Azure, Azure OpenAI, AI Foundry and cloud security principles.
• Experience leading threat modelling, security architecture reviews and control design activities.
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks including NIST CSF, NIST AI RMF, ISO 27001, ISO 42001 and OWASP AI security guidance.
• Experience working within highly regulated environments such as healthcare, financial services or government.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts in a clear and engaging way.
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders and supporting strategic decision making.
• Knowledge of UK GDPR and data protection requirements.

Bonus Certifications

• CISSP, CISM, CCSP, SABSA or TOGAF certifications.
• Microsoft AI or AI security certifications.
• Experience securing generative AI, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) solutions or AI agents.

At Bupa, our purpose is helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. As a healthcare provider and insurer, we support millions of people through every stage of life.

Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health - from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday, increasing through length of service, with option to buy or sell
• Enhanced pension and life insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Access to our health and wellbeing services
• Discounts on Bupa products and services

Why Bupa

Bupa is a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose - helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do. We encourage all of our people to 'Be you at Bupa', we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That's why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We'll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

Time Type: Full time