Lead Security Architect – AI & Data

Bupa; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Enhanced pension

Private medical insurance

Wellbeing services access

Product discounts

Job summary

Bupa is seeking an experienced Lead AI & Data Security Architect to define security standards and govern responsible AI adoption across the organisation. Based in London, Staines or Salford Quays, this hybrid role partners with senior leaders and clinical stakeholders to protect personal and clinical data while enabling innovative AI initiatives.

You will guide architecture decisions, assess suppliers, and embed security into AI projects across cloud platforms and APIs, balancing risk with

Qualifications

• Experience in security architecture for AI/ML
• Proven ability to lead threat modelling and security reviews
• Knowledge of cloud security principles and frameworks
• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure & Azure OpenAI services
• Experience in regulated environments (healthcare, financial services, government)
• Understanding UK GDPR and data protection requirements

Responsibilities

• Define secure AI adoption patterns and security standards across Bupa
• Lead threat modelling and security reviews for AI-enabled solutions
• Develop governance frameworks, controls and assurance processes for AI adoption
• Set security requirements for AI platforms, APIs, integrations and cloud-based AI services
• Identify and manage risks related to unauthorised AI usage
• Provide guidance on AI security decisions and emerging threats
• Collaborate with technology, data, legal and clinical teams to embed security
• Present risk assessments to senior stakeholders
• Assess AI suppliers and third-party solutions from security perspective
• Contribute to standards and reference architectures across technology function
• Support awareness and a security culture around responsible AI use

Skills

Security architecture

Threat modelling

Cloud security

Azure

Azure OpenAI

AI security

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Azure OpenAI

AI Foundry

Job description

Job Description: Lead Security Architect - AI & Data London, Staines or Salford Quays Permanent - Hybrid – Full time We make health happen 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. 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

What We're Looking For

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

• 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.

It's a bonus if you also have:

• 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.

Benefits

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. Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:

• 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 Job Area: IT Locations: Angel Court, London, Bupa Place, Staines - Willow House Be at the heart of helping people live longer happier lives and making a better world. We employ more than 80,000 people globally who are making this a reality. If you've got the belief, the drive and the talent to help us in our ambition then we’d like to hear from you. Wherever you work, one thing stands out about Bupa people. Our customers are our passion – they’re at the heart of our positively different culture of care. At Bupa you’ll be challenged, you’ll be encouraged to innovate, and collaborate with colleagues who are committed to delivering exceptional experiences. We trust, respect and consider everyone, knowing your difference will make the difference.