Principal Cybersecurity Architect AI Cloud Security

Hi ,

Our client is looking for Principal Cybersecurity Architect – AI & Cloud Security long term project in New York, NY (Onsite) and below is the detailed requirement.  

Title: Principal Cybersecurity Architect – AI & Cloud Security

Location: New York, NY (Onsite - Locals or within EST time zone)

Type: Full Time

Years of experience: 15+

Job Overview:
We are looking for a highly experienced Principal Cybersecurity Architect to lead enterprise security architecture and engineering initiatives across hybrid and cloud environments. This role sits at the intersection of cybersecurity strategy, architecture, and innovation, with a strong focus on AI security, Zero Trust, and automation.

The ideal candidate will partner closely with the CISO and global technology teams to drive secure design, modernize security capabilities, and enable scalable, resilient solutions across the organization.

Required Skills:

• 15+ years of experience in cybersecurity with strong focus on architecture and engineering
• Proven experience in hybrid environments (on-premises + Azure Cloud)
• Deep understanding of application, infrastructure, and cloud security architecture
• Experience with Zero Trust frameworks and Identity & Access Management (IAM, MFA, SSO, PIM)
• Hands-on experience with security tools such as SIEM (Splunk, Sentinel), EDR/XDR (CrowdStrike, Defender)
• Experience with DevSecOps, infrastructure-as-code (IaC), and security automation
• Strong knowledge of NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, and MITRE ATT&CK frameworks
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Nice to Have:

• Experience in AI/ML security or securing AI/data platforms
• Exposure to continuous controls monitoring and security automation frameworks
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CISM
• Experience in financial services or other regulated industries
• Experience working with global teams across multiple regions

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and maintain enterprise cybersecurity architecture, standards, and reference models
• Lead architecture design reviews across applications, infrastructure, and cloud platforms
• Drive adoption of secure-by-design principles and Zero Trust architecture
• Evaluate and implement emerging technologies including AI security and automation solutions
• Collaborate with engineering, data, and infrastructure teams to integrate security across platforms
• Embed security into DevOps pipelines and cloud-native environments
• Conduct threat modeling, risk assessments, and security design validations
• Manage and integrate security platforms (SIEM, EDR, IAM, DLP, etc.)
• Partner with GRC and Cyber Operations teams to ensure alignment and control effectiveness
• Mentor and guide security engineers and architects
• Support global cybersecurity initiatives and contribute to strategic roadmap planning