AI Security Architect (Fintech)

TL;DR

AI Security Architect (Fintech): Designing and implementing secure architectures for AI and Generative AI systems within a financial services environment with an accent on governance, threat modeling, and risk management. Focus on securing LLMs, creating security guardrails, and integrating AI into security operations.

Location: Must be based in one of the following US locations: Atlanta, GA; Hartford, CT; Minneapolis, MN; or Boston, MA

Salary: $114,480 - $170,070 USD

Company

hirify.global is a financial services organization dedicated to helping individuals and communities achieve a better financial future through bold action and inclusive culture.

What you will do

• Define and maintain AI security reference architectures, design patterns, and standards for data ingestion, model training, and deployment.
• Establish AI security governance frameworks, guardrails, and risk management practices aligned with enterprise compliance.
• Conduct AI-specific threat modeling to mitigate risks such as data poisoning, adversarial attacks, and prompt injection.
• Review and approve AI solution designs to ensure alignment with security, privacy, and resilience requirements.
• Collaborate with legal and privacy teams to ensure AI solutions meet regulatory obligations and responsible AI standards.
• Mentor engineers and architects on emerging AI security threats and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (Master's preferred).
• 7+ years of progressive experience as an architect.
• 3+ years of specialized experience in Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI.
• 5+ years of IT experience in strategy formulation, application development, or program management.
• Must be located in or able to work from the specified US office locations.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
• 401(k) Savings plan with company matching contributions up to 6%.
• Employer-paid cash balance retirement plan (4%).
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year.
• Paid time off including 20 days of vacation and 9 company holidays.
• 40 hours of paid volunteer time per calendar year.