AI Security Architect

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.
Cadence InfoSec seeking a Security Architect with deep expertise in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) security to design, implement, and govern secure AI systems across the enterprise. This role will focus on protecting AI/ML models, data pipelines, and GenAI applications from emerging threats while enabling safe innovation.
Key Responsibilities
AI/ML Security Architecture
Design secure architectures for AI/ML systems, including model training, inference, and deployment pipelines
Define security controls for LLMs (Large Language Models), GenAI platforms, and AI APIs
Embed security into MLOps pipelines (DevSecOps for AI)
Threat Modeling & Risk Management
Conduct threat modeling for AI systems (e.g., prompt injection, model poisoning, data leakage)
Develop risk frameworks aligned with NIST AI Risk Management Framework
Identify and mitigate adversarial AI threats and abuse cases
Data Security & Privacy
Ensure protection of training and inference data (PII, PHI, proprietary data)
Implement data governance, anonymization, and encryption strategies
Ensure compliance with regulations (GDPR, HIPAA, etc.)
Cloud & Platform Security
Secure AI workloads across cloud platforms such as
Amazon Web Service
Microsoft Azure
Google Cloud
IBM Cloud
Architect secure integrations with AI services and APIs
Model Security & Integrity
Protect against model theft, inversion, and extraction attacks
Implement model monitoring for drift, anomalies, and abuse
Ensure secure model storage, versioning, and access control
Governance & Compliance
Establish AI security policies, standards, and guardrails
Align with industry AI frameworks such as
ISO AI standards (e.g., ISO/IEC 42001)
Support audit, regulatory, and CIO and CISO reporting
Collaboration & Leadership
Partner with data scientists, ML engineers, and product teams
Provide security guidance for AI product development
Lead security reviews and architecture boards
Mentor security engineers on AI-specific threats
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field
8+ years in cybersecurity architecture or engineering
Experience securing AI/ML systems or data platforms
Strong understanding of:
Cloud security (IAM, network, containers, serverless)
API security and microservices
Encryption, key management, and identity systems
Development of Agent and Agentic AI for security use cases
Experience with MCP
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with LLMs (e.g., prompt engineering, RAG architectures)
Familiarity with adversarial ML techniques
Knowledge of tools like:
MLflow, Kubeflow, SageMaker
SIEM/XDR platforms
Certifications:
CISSP, CCSP, or cloud security certifications
Experience in semiconductor industry is a plus
Key Skills
AI Threat Modeling (Prompt Injection, Data Poisoning, Model Evasion)
Secure MLOps / DevSecOps
Zero Trust Architecture
Data Privacy & Governance
Cloud-Native Security
Risk & Compliance Management
The annual salary range for California is $164,500 to $305,500. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the salary range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location. Our benefits programs include: paid vacation and paid holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee stock purchase plan, a variety of medical, dental and vision plan options, and more.
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