Sr Principal AI Security Architect at Northern Trust

Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

10+ years in enterprise security architecture or engineering
Expertise in Microsoft security ecosystem
Strong scripting and query experience with PowerShell, KQL
Experience securing AI pipelines and plugin-based architectures
Proven leadership in AI-specific threat modeling and risk treatment
Familiarity with model lifecycle governance

Responsibilities

Define and enforce enterprise-wide AI security architecture patterns across first-party AI/LLM deployments, Microsoft Copilot and GitHub Copilot, Azure OpenAI and plugin architectures, and third-party managed AI platforms (e.g., Workday, ServiceNow, Solytics)
Ensure AI systems and plugins are securely integrated with Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Defender suite, Purview, and Azure services
Architect Model Context Protocol (MCP) patterns for safe containerized deployments, including secure pod-to-pod communication via microsegmentation, API gateway authentication and rate limiting, container image integrity validation, grounding data access policy enforcement, and centralized monitoring and logging for auditability
Develop and maintain enterprise-wide AI security policy frameworks
Partner with Data Protection, Legal, Procurement, and Business Units
Design and implement policy-as-code and workflow-based governance controls
Build and maintain AI-specific threat models
Design AI-aware detection and response strategies
Support red teaming, abuse case development, and adversarial testing
Enable seamless and secure integration of Microsoft and third-party AI platforms
Ensure data classification and DLP enforcement using Microsoft Purview
Ensure AI interactions respect network boundaries
Map AI-specific controls to CRI v2.1, NIST AI RMF, and OWASP Top 10 for LLMs
Enforce end-to-end controls across the AI lifecycle
Implement controls to protect confidentiality, integrity, and availability
Act as a recognized authority on AI security
Advise Security Leadership, Technology Leadership, and governance boards
Present AI security strategy and posture to stakeholders
Mentor security architects, engineers, and data scientists

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

AI Security ArchitectureLLM DeploymentsMicrosoft CopilotGitHub CopilotAzure OpenAIEntra IDMicrosoft 365Microsoft DefenderWorkdayServiceNow

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the employment type for this Sr Principal AI Security Architect role?

The position is full time.

What are the key responsibilities of this role?

The role involves defining enterprise-wide AI security architecture patterns for first-party AI/LLM deployments, Microsoft Copilot, Azure OpenAI, and third-party platforms; developing AI governance and risk management frameworks; building AI-specific threat models; and enabling secure integrations with Microsoft and third-party ecosystems.

What specific AI platforms and technologies will I work with?

You will work with first-party AI/LLM deployments, Microsoft Copilot and GitHub Copilot, Azure OpenAI and plugin architectures, third-party managed AI platforms like Workday and ServiceNow, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Defender suite, Purview, and Azure services.

What salary or compensation is offered for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What kind of experience makes a strong candidate for this role?

Strong candidates will have expertise in AI security architecture, threat modeling, governance frameworks, and secure integrations with Microsoft Azure services, Microsoft 365 ecosystem, and third-party AI platforms, along with the ability to advise leadership on balancing innovation with risk.