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The result? Innovation that generates tangible value and makes a real difference for our clients and their companies.\nAbout the Team and Business Line:\nThis position calls for an AI Security Architect with extensive experience in enterprise security architecture, artificial intelligence (AI), and secure solution design. As a key member of Citco's IT Security organization, the AI Security Architect is responsible for establishing the security architecture, governance, and technical standards required to enable the secure adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Generative AI (GenAI), Machine Learning (ML), and intelligent automation technologies across the enterprise.\nThe AI Security Architect serves as the subject matter expert for AI security, ensuring AI-enabled solutions are designed, implemented, and operated in accordance with Citco's security policies, regulatory obligations, and risk management framework. This role partners with Enterprise Architecture, Data & AI teams, Application Development, Cloud Services, Risk, Legal, Compliance, and Security Operations to embed security, privacy, and responsible AI principles throughout the AI solution lifecycle.\nThis position is part of the IT Security group, which oversees global cybersecurity strategy, governance, architecture, engineering, and operational security capabilities across Citco's technology environment.\n About the Role:\nYou will develop and maintain the enterprise AI security strategy, architecture, and roadmap to support the secure adoption of AI technologies across the organization.\nDefine security architecture principles, standards, and reference architectures for Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Machine Learning, and intelligent automation solutions.\nEstablish secure design patterns for AI applications, model lifecycle management, data pipelines, AI infrastructure, APIs, and third-party AI services.\nReview AI initiatives and solution designs to ensure security, privacy, governance, and regulatory requirements are incorporated throughout the development lifecycle.\nIdentify and assess AI-specific security risks, including prompt injection, model poisoning, adversarial attacks, insecure model supply chains, excessive agent permissions, sensitive data exposure, and unauthorized model access.\nDevelop security requirements and control frameworks for AI platforms, Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions, AI agents, and enterprise AI services.\nCollaborate with Enterprise Architecture, Data & AI, Cloud Engineering, Application Development, Legal, Compliance, and Risk teams to ensure AI solutions align with enterprise security and governance standards.\nProvide architectural guidance for AI infrastructure, identity integration, access controls, encryption, data protection, monitoring, and security logging.\nEvaluate emerging AI technologies, security capabilities, and industry best practices to support secure innovation and strategic technology adoption.\nParticipate in architecture review boards, providing technical oversight and approval for AI-related technology initiatives.\nSupport vendor risk assessments and security evaluations for AI platforms, AI-enabled software, and external AI service providers.\nAssist Security Operations and Incident Response teams during AI-related security incidents by providing architectural expertise and recommendations for containment and remediation.\nDevelop and maintain enterprise standards for AI governance, secure AI development, model security, and responsible AI implementation.\nPromote security awareness by educating technology teams on secure AI design principles, AI risk management, and emerging AI threats.\nStay current with advances in AI, cybersecurity, privacy regulations, and industry standards to continuously improve Citco's AI security capabilities.\nAbout You:\nYou must have 8+ 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Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP), Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect Expert, SABSA, TOGAF, Certified AI Security certifications, or equivalent industry credentials.\nSalary Range: CAD $135,000 - CAD $175,000\nThis posting is for an existing vacancy.\nOur Benefits\nYour well-being is of paramount importance to us, and central to our success. We provide a range of benefits, training and education support, and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve success in your career while balancing personal needs. Ask us about specific benefits in your location.\nWe embrace diversity, prioritizing the hiring of people from diverse backgrounds. Our inclusive culture is a source of pride and strength, fostering innovation and mutual respect.\nCitco welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. 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