66degrees

66degrees

AI Security Architect, Contract

Remote, United States

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 36 days ago
AWSGCPAzureMachine LearningData ScienceLLMsCybersecurityComplianceLeadershipCommunication

About the role

  • Our ultimate vision is to be the catalyst for a future where every business operates as an intelligent enterprise, with autonomous systems unlocking human potential.
  • At 66degrees, we believe in thriving through challenges and winning together.
  • These values not only guide us in achieving our goals as a company but also for our people.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement comprehensive AI security architecture, including governance frameworks, data protection controls, model security standards, and usage policies for enterprise AI systems
  • Develop and enforce AI usage policies and security guardrails for employees, including guidelines for acceptable use of generative AI tools, prompt engineering security, and data sharing restrictions
  • Create security awareness training programs focused on AI risks, responsible AI usage, and secure development practices for different user personas across the organization
  • Develop incident response procedures specific to AI security events, including model compromise, data leakage, and unauthorized AI tool usage
  • Collaborate with the AI business deployment team to establish security requirements and controls for AI applications, ensuring alignment between business objectives and security standards
  • Partner with compliance and legal teams to ensure AI implementations meet regulatory requirements including insurance industry regulations, data privacy laws, and emerging AI-specific legislation
  • 66degrees is an end-to-end AI transformation partner that guides enterprises from complex business challenges to clear, quantifiable outcomes.
  • Our company is the culmination of several successful firms, each a leader in its own right in cloud, artificial intelligence, and data.
  • This convergence of talent and expertise is how we help businesses reach their own "inflection point," where chaotic data becomes a strategic asset, complexity becomes clarity, and AI becomes an engine for growth.
  • We are dedicated to creating a significant impact for our employees by fostering a culture that sparks innovation and supports professional and personal growth along the way.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in information security with at least 3 years in security architecture roles
  • Strong knowledge of enterprise security frameworks and standards such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and data protection regulations including GDPR, CCPA
  • Experience with cloud security architectures, particularly in AWS, Azure, or GCP environments where AI/ML workloads are deployed
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to translate technical security concepts to business stakeholders and executive leadership
  • Experience in the insurance or financial services industry with understanding of regulatory requirements
  • Hands-on experience with AI security tools such as AI firewalls, model monitoring solutions, or DLP platforms with AI capabilities
  • Knowledge of responsible AI principles, AI ethics frameworks, and fairness testing methodologies
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field; Master's degree preferred
  • Demonstrated experience designing security controls for AI/ML systems, including LLMs, generative AI platforms, or machine learning pipelines
  • Deep understanding of AI security risks including prompt injection, model inversion, data poisoning, adversarial attacks, and privacy concerns in machine learning
  • Familiarity with AI development tools and platforms such as OpenAI API, Azure AI Services, AWS SageMaker, or Google Vertex AI
  • Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CISM, or specialized AI security certifications
  • Background in machine learning or data science with understanding of model training, evaluation, and deployment processes
  • Experience building security awareness programs and training materials for technical and non-technical audiences

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field
  • Master's degree preferred

Company info

  • We are seeking an experienced AI Security Architect to establish security guardrails and governance frameworks for artificial intelligence deployment across our organization.

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