Lead AI Protection Architect

EY; Jericho (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 338,000; Full time

Job summary

EY is seeking a Principal Architect for AI & Security to lead AI protection architecture across agents, copilots, and data products. You will translate business needs into scalable security architectures, guide technology selection, and ensure alignment with enterprise goals.

You will drive threat modeling, risk assessments, and governance for AI-enabled solutions, collaborating with Fabric, engineering, product, and data teams to embed protection throughout delivery processes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Data Technology, or equivalent work experience.
• 15+ years of experience in Information Technology, cybersecurity, application development, data platforms, AI platforms, or related technology domains.
• 7+ years of architecture experience for enterprise-scale platforms and security capabilities.
• 5+ years of experience in AI-related development including security architecture and data security.

Responsibilities

• Lead AI protection architecture for AI agents, copilots, and AI platforms.
• Define protection patterns and control requirements across enterprise AI initiatives.
• Govern architecture standards across GRC, risk management, and security platforms.
• Drive security design decisions and risk assessments for AI-enabled solutions.

Skills

AI protection

AI security architecture

Zero Trust

AI governance

communication skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity

Tools

Microsoft Security

Entra ID

Purview

Defender

Sentinel

Zscaler AI Guard

ZIA/ZPA

Wiz

Azure

Job description

EY is seeking a Principal Architect for AI & Security to lead AI protection architecture across agents, copilots, and data products. You will translate business needs into scalable security architectures, guide technology selection, and ensure alignment with enterprise goals.

You will drive threat modeling, risk assessments, and governance for AI-enabled solutions, collaborating with Fabric, engineering, product, and data teams to embed protection throughout delivery processes.