We are looking for AI Security Architect for our client in Bolingbrook, IL.
Job Title: AI Security Architect
Job Location: Bolingbrook, IL
Job Type: Contract
Job Overview:
Pay Range: $50.00hr - $55.00hr
Requirement/Must Have:
- 8+ years in security architecture or enterprise architecture roles, including recent experience architecting controls for AI/ML or data platforms.
- Deep understanding of AI/ML system design (data pipelines, model training/serving, MLOps) and associated security and privacy risks.
- Strong grasp of cloud security architecture (Azure and/or AWS/Google Cloud Platform), identity and access management, network segmentation, and zero-trust principles.
- Familiarity with AI governance and security frameworks: NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001, OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications, and applicable data privacy regulation.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey architecture decisions to both engineering teams and executive stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
- Define reference architectures and technical standards for secure AI/ML adoption including data governance, model lifecycle security, LLM/agentic AI security, network and identity boundaries.
- Lead security architecture reviews for new AI initiatives, products, and vendor tools, identifying risks and required controls prior to launch.
- Design enterprise patterns for AI guardrails, output validation, human-in-the-loop controls, and least-privilege access for AI agents and services.
- Partner with enterprise architecture, data platform, and infrastructure teams to ensure AI security controls are embedded consistently across on-prem, cloud, and SaaS AI deployments.
- Evaluate emerging AI security threats and technologies, advising leadership on architectural implications and roadmap priorities.
- Mentor the AI Engineer team on secure design practices and provide technical governance over implementation to ensure alignment with architecture standards.
- Contribute to AI governance policy, risk frameworks, and control mapping such as NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001, and OWASP LLM Top 10 from a technical architecture perspective.
Nice to Have:
- Architecture certifications such as SABSA or TOGAF.
- Security certifications such as CISSP or CCSP.
- Experience building AI/ML platforms or securing generative AI/agentic AI deployments at enterprise scale.
- Retail or large consumer-brand enterprise experience.
Skills:
- AI/ML.
- Security Architecture.
- Enterprise Architecture.
- Data Governance.
- Model Lifecycle Security.
- LLM Security.
- Agentic AI Security.
- Azure.
- AWS.
- Google Cloud Platform.
- Identity and Access Management.
- Network Segmentation.
- Zero-trust Principles.
- NIST AI RMF.
- ISO/IEC 42001.
- OWASP LLM Top 10.
- MLOps.
Qualification And Education:
- 8+ years of experience in security or enterprise architecture.
- Experience with AI/ML or data platform security controls.
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Benefits
Our Benefits Include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
- Supplemental Insurance Plans
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Wellness Programs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities
Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Systems Inc. reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.
About Cynet Systems
Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, Cynet Systems Inc. is a leading technology staffing and workforce solutions company serving Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and enterprise organizations across the United States and Canada. We deliver agile, scalable talent solutions across IT, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and professional staffing, powered by a high-performing recruitment engine operating across North America and Asia.
As a nationally and locally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Cynet Systems is committed to helping organizations build high-performing teams while empowering professionals to grow rewarding careers. Our organization is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 Type II standards, reflecting our commitment to quality, security, operational excellence, and customer success.
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