AI Security Standards Architect

Hobbsnews; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of America is seeking an AI Security Standards Architect to lead the security strategy for AI/ML across data, models, APIs, and integrations. You will define requirements, align with governance, and collaborate with risk and engineering teams to embed secure AI practices.

The role demands deep AI security knowledge, strong communication, and the ability to drive cross-functional consensus in a fast-paced environment at the Denver office.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in cybersecurity with at least 2 years in AI/ML security assessments.
• Knowledge of Generative AI/LLMs and assessment frameworks (MITRE ATLAS, OWASP Top 10 for LLM/GenAI, NIST AI RMF).
• Familiarity with AI/ML model lifecycles, data dependencies and cloud security controls.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the AI security strategy and standards across AI/ML lifecycle.
• Identify and mitigate AI-specific risks including model abuse, prompt injection, data leakage, and model theft.
• Partner with engineering, risk, and business teams to operationalize secure AI practices and governance.

Skills

Customer and Client Focus

Cyber Security

Data Governance

Executive Presence

Information Systems Management

Architecture

Business Intelligence

Risk Management

Threat Analysis

Vendor Management

Education

Bachelor's and/or Master’s degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or related field

Job description

Job Description:

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits.

We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve.

Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs.

At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!

AI Security Standards Architect

Key Responsibilities

• Define and lead the AI security strategy, including standards, to secure AI/ML systems across their lifecycle (data, model, APIs, and integrations).
• Identify and mitigate AI-specific risks (e.g., model abuse, prompt injection, data leakage, model theft), embedding security and governance into AI development, deployment, and third-party usage.
• Partner with engineering, risk, and business teams to operationalize secure AI practices, including threat modeling, control validation, and continuous monitoring aligned to regulatory and enterprise risk frameworks.
• Define clear security requirements ensuring the secure use of AI. This includes documenting traceability between control requirements, risks, and applicable governance frameworks.
• Monitors information security trends internal and external to the bank and keeps leadership informed.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 2 years focused on cyber assessment of Artificial Intelligence or Machine Learning systems
• A deep understanding of Generative AI/Large Language Models and assessment frameworks including MITRE ATLAS, OWASP Top 10 for LLM and GenAI, and NIST AI RMF
• Strong understanding of frameworks, policies, and controls needed to govern AI use cases, including working knowledge of AI/ML models, data dependencies, model lifecycle, and common AI risks
• In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity threats, controls and technologies, with a deep understanding/experience with software developer experiences to bridge the gap between the theoretical and practical application
• Experience evaluating cyber security controls and providing guidance for platform or distributed computing platforms (Cloud, PaaS)
• Exceptional executive presentation and communication skills
• Excellent influencing and problem resolution skills
• Ability to bring multiple stakeholders together, including senior business and technology leaders, and cut to the heart of issues to reach consensus
• Ability to decompose complex issues and drive timely decisions, knowing when to engage others for additional input, and when to act independently
• Ability to design, architect, analyze, support, and secure cloud-based workloads
• Bias for action and a commitment to build partnerships in a dynamic risk & threat driven environment

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelors and/or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field

Required Skills

1. Customer and Client Focus
2. Cyber Security
3. Data Governance
4. Executive Presence
5. Information Systems Management
6. Architecture
7. Business Intelligence
8. Risk Management
9. Threat AnalysisVendor Management

Shift: 1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week: 40

Pay Transparency details

• US - CO - Denver - 1144 15th St - Denver Gis (CO9926), US - DC - Washington - 1800 K St NW - 1800 K Street NW (DC1842), US - IL - Chicago - 540 W Madison St - Bank Of America Plaza (IL4540)
• Pay and benefits information
• Pay range$141,700.00 - $202,700.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set.
• Discretionary incentive eligible
• This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on their overall individual performance results and behaviors, the performance and contributions of their line of business and/or group; and the overall success of the Company.
• Benefits
• This role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry-leading benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve.
• 5 years experience