AI Security Architect

Qualtrics • Seattle, WA

3d • $168,000 - $221,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

AI systems face threats that traditional security architecture wasn't built for: adversarial manipulation, model theft, data poisoning, prompt injection, and supply-chain risk across the ML pipeline. The AI Security Architect leads the design and implementation of security frameworks that protect our AI systems — building resilience against these threats and earning our customers' trust.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in AI/ML security, cybersecurity architecture, or a related field, with a proven history of designing secure architectures for AI systems; capable of leading strategic initiatives to strengthen security posture.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML security adversarial machine learning, model security, threat modeling, secure MLOps — and familiarity with encryption and secure system design.
• Proven experience leading large scale AI security initiatives, coordinating cross-functional teams to align with security guidelines while driving operational efficiency and business growth.
• Ability to translate AI security challenges into actionable solutions that integrate with business objectives and risk management frameworks.
• Excellent communication abilities to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, fostering constructive partnerships across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead research, evaluation, and implementation of next-generation security technologies and methodologies — adversarial defense, model security, secure MLOps pipelines — that support our AI solutions.
• Perform security reviews of AI products and proposed designs, including architectures built on Model Context Protocol (MCP) and agentic AI systems, identifying risks such as tool-use abuse, unauthorized action-taking, and insecure agent-to-agent or agent to-tool communication.
• Author AI-related technical security standards, guardrails, and reference architectures that give product and engineering teams a secure, repeatable blueprint for building and deploying AI systems.
• Develop a comprehensive AI security strategy that aligns with the organization’s risk profile and business objectives.
• Oversee execution of large-scale AI security initiatives, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery while proactively addressing risks and fostering adaptability within teams.
• Create an environment that promotes knowledge sharing, collaboration, and continuous learning. Mentor colleagues to build a high-performing team committed to our security objectives.

Benefits

• Wellness Reimbursement for $300 per quarter for wellness activities including gym memberships, spa massages, workout equipment, meditation apps, and much more.
• $1800 Experience bonus to be used for an “Experience” of your choosing
• Amazing QGroup Communities; MOSAIQ, Green Team, Qualtrics Pride, Q&Able, Qualtrics Salute, and Women’s Leadership Development, which exist as places for support, allyship, and advocacy.
• medical, dental, vision, life and disability, 401(k) with match, paid time off, a wellness reimbursement, mental health benefits, and an experience bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed