AI Protection Architect - Lead Enterprise Security & AI

EY; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 297,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical and dental coverage

Pension and 401(k)

Generous time off

Job summary

EY is seeking a Principal Architect for AI & Security to lead AI protection architecture across AI agents, copilots, and data products. You will translate business needs into scalable security architectures and align with enterprise architecture, Zero Trust, risk, and compliance goals.

The role requires 15+ years in IT/security, 7+ years in architecture, and 5+ years in AI-related security design. Join EY’s hybrid team delivering secure, cutting-edge AI solutions globally.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, AI, Data Technology, or equivalent experience.
• 15+ years of IT, cybersecurity, application development, data platforms or AI platforms experience.
• 7+ years of architecture experience on enterprise-scale platforms.
• 5+ years in AI-related development including security architecture and data security.

Responsibilities

• Lead AI protection architecture for AI agents, copilot, GenAI applications, and data products.
• Act as senior architecture lead for AI protection and security design decisions.
• Define secure-by-design and Zero Trust controls for AI platforms and ecosystems.
• Lead architecture reviews, threat modeling, risk assessments, and control mapping.

Skills

AI protection architecture

Security architecture

Threat modeling

Zero Trust

Azure

GitHub DevOps

Executive storytelling

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Security

Entra ID

Purview

Defender/Sentinel

Zscaler AI Guard

ZIA/ZPA

Wiz

Job description

EY is seeking a Principal Architect for AI & Security to lead AI protection architecture across AI agents, copilots, and data products. You will translate business needs into scalable security architectures and align with enterprise architecture, Zero Trust, risk, and compliance goals.

The role requires 15+ years in IT/security, 7+ years in architecture, and 5+ years in AI-related security design. Join EY’s hybrid team delivering secure, cutting-edge AI solutions globally.