Key Responsibilities
Lead AI protection architecture for AI agents, agentic AI, MCP, A2A, copilots, automation platforms, GenAI applications, and data-driven AI products.
Act as a senior architecture lead for AI protection, driving strategy, target-state architecture, and security design decisions independently.
Establish and govern application standards across GRC, risk management, business continuity, Security Certification, and cybersecurity platforms to ensure consistency, scalability, and alignment with enterprise objectives.
Define UX/UI, workflow, and integration standards across strategic platforms, ensuring consistent user experience, standardized business processes, and secure API-driven interoperability.
Define secure-by-design, Zero Trust, identity, data protection, monitoring, and guardrail controls for AI platforms and agent ecosystems.
Lead architecture reviews, threat modeling, control mapping, and risk assessments for AI-enabled solutions, workflows, applications, and data products.
Partner with EY Fabric, engineering, product, application development, data, and platform teams to embed AI protection into delivery processes.
Design and govern AI protection capabilities across Microsoft Security, Purview, Defender, Sentinel, Entra ID, Zscaler AI Guard, ZIA/ZPA, Wiz, and related enterprise security platforms.
Develop AI protection standards, reference architectures, reusable patterns, decision records, and implementation roadmaps.
Present AI protection strategy, architecture recommendations, risks, dependencies, and mitigation plans to senior leadership and governance forums.
Skills & Attributes for Success
Deep expertise in AI protection, AI security architecture, agentic AI, MCP, A2A, AI governance, and AI risk management.
Hands-on experience protecting AI agents, copilot, Foundry, Custom Agents, LLM-based applications, automation workflows, and AI-enabled business platforms.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Security, Entra ID, Purview, Defender, Sentinel, Zscaler AI Guard, ZIA/ZPA, Wiz, and cloud-native security capabilities.
Strong background in Zero Trust, identity security, data protection, cloud security, application security, and secure software delivery.
Experience with Azure, APIs, microservices, GitHub, DevOps, data platforms, and enterprise-scale integration architectures.
Skilled in AI threat modeling, control design, security architecture, risk assessment, compliance mapping, and remediation planning.
Proven ability to lead independently, influence senior stakeholders, and build partnerships across AI, development, security, product, data, and technology teams.
Excellent communication, executive storytelling, and architecture presentation skills with a strong consulting mindset.
To qualify for the role, you must have
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, including solution architecture for enterprise-scale platforms and security capabilities.
5+ years of experience in AI related development including security architecture, application security, data security, cloud security, secure AI, or AI protection solution design.
Experience leading architecture strategy, proof-of-value efforts, technology evaluations, or implementation planning for complex security initiatives.
Ideally, you’ll also have
Security certification such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or equivalent.
Architecture certification or framework knowledge such as TOGAF, SABSA, or similar.
Experience with AI governance, responsible AI, data protection, privacy, or model risk management frameworks.
Experience with Microsoft Security, Zscaler, Wiz, GitHub security, Azure AI, or enterprise AI platform protection.
What we look for
Experience developing detailed AI protection, security, application, data, cloud, and infrastructure architectures.
Working knowledge of secure software development, GitHub, DevOps, data architecture, AI security, data security, and cloud technology.
Strong understanding of AI protection patterns, secure-by-design principles, Zero Trust, CISSP domains, and common Information Security practices.
Ability to lead architecture direction, shape security strategy, and influence the speed, direction, and quality of complex initiatives.
Ability to evaluate multiple solution options and recommend a practical approach by balancing business value, security risk, complexity, scalability, and delivery impact.
Delivery-focused mindset with the ability to support speed to market while maintaining AI protection, security, compliance, and architectural quality.
Ability to think broadly across AI platforms, agents, applications, workflows, data products, and enterprise dependencies while adapting to changing priorities.
Ability to research and quickly build expertise in emerging AI protection, security, data, and automation technologies.
Ability to build trusted relationships across complex global technology landscapes and collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders at multiple levels.
Strong critical thinking skills with an analytical and systematic approach to problem solving.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparation and delivery of senior-level architecture presentations.
Sound judgment, tact, and decision-making ability.
Ability to manage ambiguity, prioritize effectively, and meet objectives in a fast-changing AI and security environment.
What we offer you
At EY, we harness our collective strength to empower you to shape your future with confidence through professional growth, personal fulfillment and an inclusive culture. Learn more at ey.com/us/careers.
The salary range for this job is
New York City, Boston, and Washington DC Metro Areas, Washington State, and Southern California offices – $180,000 to $324,000
Bay Area California offices – $187,500 to $337,500
All other offices locations in the US, including Sacramento – $150,000 to $297,000
Individual salaries within these ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
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