Sr Security Architecture Manager

Coupa; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global Wellness Days

Birthday Time-Off

Volunteer Time Off (VTO)

Job summary

Coupa seeks a Senior Security Architecture Manager to lead the design and implementation of secure AI/ML architectures, ensuring security-by-design across data science and engineering teams. You will perform risk assessments targeting AI threats, develop AI governance standards, and advise leadership on security best practices while evaluating emerging AI security technologies.

This role demands a Bachelor’s or Master’s in a related field, 10+ years in information security, and 5+ years in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, Data Science, or Info Security; Master’s preferred.
• 10+ years in information security with 5+ years in security architecture.
• Experience securing high-scale data or AI environments; regulatory knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Design secure AI/ML architecture for pipelines, LLMs, and automated decisions.
• Perform risk assessments focusing on AI threats such as prompt injection and data poisoning.
• Develop AI governance standards, data provenance, and model integrity policies.
• Advise data science, DevOps, and leadership on AI security best practices.
• Evaluate emerging security technologies like AI-driven SIEM and privacy tech.
• Collaborate with legal to ensure AI deployments meet GDPR, HIPAA, and EU AI Act.
• Mentor junior security professionals and data scientists on AI safety.

Skills

Secure AI Architecture

Risk Modeling

AI Governance

Regulatory Compliance

Cloud Security

Identity & Privacy

Security Architecture

Threat Modeling

AI Safety

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Data Science/Info Security

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

SIEM

IAM

Job description

Coupa makes margins multiply through its community-generated AI and industry-leading total spend management platform for businesses large and small. Coupa AI is informed by trillions of dollars of direct and indirect spend data across a global network of 10M+ buyers and suppliers. We empower you with the ability to predict, prescribe, and automate smarter, more profitable business decisions to improve operating margins.

Why join Coupa?

• Pioneering Technology: At Coupa, we're at the forefront of innovation, leveraging the latest technology to empower our customers with greater efficiency and visibility in their spend.
• Collaborative Culture: We value collaboration and teamwork, and our culture is driven by transparency, openness, and a shared commitment to excellence.
• Global Impact: Join a company where your work has a global, measurable impact on our clients, the business, and each other.

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The Impact of a Sr Security Architecture Manager at Coupa:

We are seeking a highly skilled and visionary Security Architect to lead the design and implementation of robust security frameworks, with a dedicated focus on protecting our Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) ecosystems. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between traditional security architecture and the evolving landscape of AI-driven innovation, ensuring that business requirements are translated into secure, resilient, and ethical architectural designs. This role requires a sophisticated analytical mind and the ability to advocate for security-by-design across data science and engineering teams.

• Secure AI Architecture: Design and implement secure architectural solutions for AI/ML pipelines, large language models (LLMs), and automated decision systems.
• Risk & Threat Modeling: Conduct security assessments and risk analyses specifically targeting AI-related threats such as prompt injection, model inversion, and data poisoning.
• AI Governance & Standards: Develop and maintain security standards and policies tailored to AI development, including data provenance and model integrity.
• Expert Guidance: Provide recommendations on AI security best practices to data science, DevOps, and business leadership teams. Technology Evaluation: Evaluate and recommend emerging security technologies, such as AI-driven SIEM, automated Red Teaming tools, and privacy-enhancing technologies.
• Regulatory Compliance: Collaborate with legal teams to ensure AI deployments adhere to global regulations like the EU AI Act, GDPR, and HIPAA.
• Vendor Assessment: Participate in security reviews of third-party AI service providers and foundational model creators.
• Auditing & Compliance: Manage security assessments for AI environments, aligning with frameworks like ISO 42001 (AI Management System) and SOC2.
• Documentation: Create high-quality technical documentation and data flow diagrams (DFDs) illustrating the movement of sensitive data through AI models.
• Mentorship: Mentor junior security professionals and data scientists on the nuances of AI safety and security.
• Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or Information Security; Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years in information security, with at least 5 years in security architecture and significant experience securing high-scale data or AI environments.
• Frameworks: Deep understanding of NIST AI Risk Management Framework, OWASP Top 10 for LLMs, and ISO 27001.
• Cloud & Infrastructure: Proficiency in designing secure AI architectures on cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• AI Security: Knowledge of secure coding for AI, model monitoring, and defensive techniques against adversarial attacks. Experience with Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini, and Azure OpenAI/ChatGPT is a plus.
• Identity & Privacy: Experience with IAM for automated agents and privacy-enhancing technologies (e.g., differential privacy, homomorphic encryption).
• Traditional Security: Mastery of firewalls, IDPS, SIEM, and endpoint security within hybrid environments.

At Coupa, we are 100% committed to creating and nurturing an environment that supports your physical, mental, and community well-being. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to help you and your family thrive:

Global Well-Being Perks (For All Employees Globally)

• Global Wellness Days: Enjoy two designated, company-wide paid wellness days off each year (typically the first Friday in March and the last Friday in September) so the entire global team can unplug, step away, and recharge together.
• Birthday Time-Off: Celebrate your day! Coupa provides a paid day off on your birthday or another day of your choice within your birthday month.
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO): Giving back is in our DNA. We offer 40 hours of paid VTO annually to support the community initiatives and volunteer programs you are passionate about.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access free, confidential, 24/7/365 counseling and resources for emotional support, work-life solutions, financial advice, legal guidance, and support for new parents.
• Business Travel Protection: Travel with peace of mind. Zurich Travel Assist provides medical, safety, pre-trip planning, and emergency support during any business travel.
• Referral Bonus Program: Share the Coupa experience! Receive generous monetary referral bonuses when you successfully refer talented friends or acquaintances who are hired into open roles.

Please note: In addition to these global well-being perks, Coupa offers highly competitive, location-specific benefits packages (which include comprehensive medical/dental insurance, retirement/pension plans, and life or accident protection) tailored to your primary work location. Your recruiter will walk you through the specific regional benefits package for this role during the interview process.

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