Lead Security Architect – AI & Data

Bupa UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Enhanced pension and life insurance

Private medical insurance

Access to health and wellbeing

Discounts on Bupa products andServices

Job summary

Bupa is seeking a Lead AI & Data Security Architect to shape secure AI adoption across its global healthcare platform. The role is based in London with hybrid options and involves defining security standards, conducting threat modelling for AI-enabled solutions and partnering with technology, data, legal and clinical teams to embed security into AI initiatives.

The ideal candidate has deep expertise in security architecture, cloud security, regulatory compliance and the ability to influence

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in security architecture and enterprise security leadership.
• Proven ability to secure AI, ML and cloud-based services.
• Strong knowledge of Azure, Azure OpenAI and cloud security principles.
• Experience with threat modelling, security reviews and control design.

Responsibilities

• Define secure AI adoption patterns and security standards across Bupa.
• Lead threat modelling and security reviews for AI-enabled solutions (LLMs, generative AI, agents).
• Develop governance, controls and assurance processes for safe AI adoption.
• Set security requirements for AI platforms, APIs, integrations and cloud services.
• Identify and manage risks from unsanctioned AI usage.
• Provide guidance on AI security and emerging threats to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with technology, data, legal and clinical teams to embed security.
• Present risk assessments to senior leadership.
• Evaluate AI suppliers from security and data protection perspectives.
• Contribute to security standards and reference architectures across technology.

Skills

Security architecture

AI security

Azure

Azure OpenAI

NIST CSF

NIST AI RMF

ISO 27001

ISO 42001

OWASP AI security

GDPR

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Job description

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.

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

We're 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