AI Security Architect

  • Lorien
  • Aug 20, 2026
Contractor Telecommunications

Job Description

AI SECURITY ARCHITECT | LONDON

Looking for your next opportunity at the forefront of AI and cyber security?

This is a unique opportunity to shape the security strategy, governance and architecture of AI solutions within a highly secure and complex environment. You'll play a key role in ensuring AI technologies are deployed safely, securely and compliantly, while helping to define the future of AI security standards and best practice.

Location: London (5 days per week on-site)
Contract Length: 12 Months
Must be Eligible for DV Clearance

What You'll Do

. Define and maintain AI security architectures aligned to enterprise risk and security objectives.
. Develop secure AI standards, reference architectures and security design patterns.
. Support the secure deployment and accreditation of AI solutions across the organisation.
. Work closely with security, compliance and architecture teams to ensure AI systems meet regulatory and governance requirements.
. Conduct security assessments, design reviews and risk analysis for AI initiatives.
. Produce security documentation, risk assessments and compliance evidence.
. Advise senior stakeholders on AI security risks, controls and best practices.
. Help identify opportunities to leverage AI within cyber security and protective monitoring capabilities.

What We're Looking For

. Strong experience in Information Security Architecture or Security Assurance.
. Experience working with AI systems, machine learning technologies or emerging AI platforms.
. Proven ability to design and implement security controls for large-scale technology programmes.
. Strong understanding of security risk management, threat modelling and security governance.
. Experience engaging and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
. Knowledge of security frameworks and standards such as NIST, AI security guidance and industry best practice.
. Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Highly Desirable

. CISSP, ISSAP, CISM, SANS or similar security qualifications.
. AI-focused certifications such as AIGP, Certified AI Security Engineer or ISO 42001.
. Experience supporting security accreditation and compliance activities.
. Experience within highly regulated, defence, government or national security environments.

DV Clearance Eligibility Requirements

. UK residency history with a clear and verifiable background.
. Strong financial integrity with no significant unresolved issues.
. Ability to successfully undergo enhanced security vetting and referencing.

If you're passionate about securing next-generation AI technologies and shaping security standards in a highly influential environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.