Director Security Architecture AI Technologies

The Security Architect for AI Technologies will be responsible for designing implementing and maintaining robust security architectures and security guardrails to protect our AI assets and data. This is a pivotal role in shaping our security strategies addressing complex security challenges and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in security architecture with a strong focus on AI and Generative AI technologies. Along with a deep understanding machine learning models neural networks and data privacy issues this role will leverage strong analytical and problemsolving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and articulate findings to diverse stakeholders.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in computer science engineering or equivalent experience/certification.
• 8 years of progressive information technology/information security engineering and/or security experience including:
  • 2 years experience in the development testing and research of AI/ML systems.
  • 2 years experience in machine learning models neural networks and managing data privacy concerns.
  • 2 years experience with security tools and frameworks related to AI such as secure ML pipelines and AI specific threat detection.
  • 2 years experience with scalable MLOps practices for deploying monitoring and maintaining largescale language models in production environments.
• 2 years as a team lead or direct management of resources (either employee or service provider)

Preferred:

• Masters degree in computer science Software Engineering or related field or equivalent experience/certification.
• Current information security certification: CISSP CISM CISA
• Certification in AI or ML such as CAIE or CAIS.
• Familiarity with security standards and regulatory requirements related to AI and data protection.
• Knowledge of AI/ML frameworks and platforms (e.g. TensorFlow PyTorch GPT models).
• Comprehensive knowledge of risk management frameworks including FAIR NIST RMF MITRE TARA and OCTAVE.
• Demonstratable working knowledge of SAFe practices principles and roles.
• Experience with JIRA and ServiceNow.
• Technical leadership experience in a highly regulated environment.
• Proficiency in formal methods and modelbased systems engineering for AI/ML validation and verification.
• Project management skills with a demonstrated ability to work independently and with others.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Security Architecture AI Technologies

• Security Architecture Design: Develop and implement comprehensive security architectures for AI and Generative AI systems including secure data handling access controls and threat mitigation strategies.
• Risk Assessment and Management: Conduct security reviews specific to AI technologies and Integration. Identify vulnerabilities and develop strategies to address potential threats to AI systems.
• Defines strategy and roadmap provides guidance creates standards and guidelines and reviews architectural designs. Ensures standards and guidelines incorporate legal and regulatory requirements.
• Design and enforce security policies and procedures tailored for AI and Generative AI applications. Ensure the secure deployment operation and maintenance of AI systems.
• Develop and test incident response plans to address potential breaches or security events.
• Provide subject matter expertise on frameworks and best practices for implementing trustworthy AI systems.
• Work closely with cross functional teams including data scientists software engineers and IT operations to integrate security best practices into AI development and deployment processes.
• Stay informed about the latest trends vulnerabilities and advancements in AI and Generative AI. Educate and train team members on security best practices and emerging threats.
• Evaluate and recommend improvements to existing security measures and tools. Implement new technologies and methodologies to enhance the security posture of AI systems.
• Conduct assessments of threats and vulnerabilities determine deviations from acceptable configurations or enterprise or local policy assess the level of risk and develop and/or recommend appropriate mitigation countermeasures.
• Assess and prioritize security risks associated with applications and develop risk mitigation strategies.
• Maintain effective communication with all stakeholders providing regular updates on risk status project progress and compliance through concise reports and presentations.
• Ability to articulate complex security concepts to both technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
• Works with the Security Architect Analysts to monitor ongoing project activities intake of new projects and monitoring of the Security Engagement Process including but not limited to: Data Classification Security Controls Threat Models Architecture Review Boards Authority to Operate.
• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams including cybersecurity architects and senior technical leaders to align security strategies with organizational risk tolerance and innovation goals.
• Conducts security and privacy technology research assessments and integration processes; provides and supports a prototype capability and/or evaluates its utility.
• Consults with customers to gather and evaluate functional requirements and provides security and privacy requirements guidelines and standards.
• Develop and implement comprehensive risk mitigation strategies for applications staying ahead of emerging threats and advising on proactive security measures.
• Provides sound advice and recommendations to leadership and staff on a variety of relevant topics within the pertinent subject domain.
• Coordinate programrelated activities and deliverables to ensure effective collaboration within the team and across stakeholder groups.
• Provide strategic leadership and senior management for the organizations Cybersecurity risk oversight initiatives
• Provide subject matter expertise in cybersecurity to include maintaining and sharing knowledge of current and emerging cyber risk management practices and tools.
• Advocate policy changes and makes a case on behalf of the company via a wide range of written and oral work products.

Managing Work Projects and Policies

• Coordinates and implements work and projects as assigned.
• Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports presentations etc.
• Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize organize and accomplish work.
• Sets and tracks goal progress for self and others.
• Monitors the work of others to ensure it is completed on time and meets expectations.
• Provides direction and assistance to other organizational units policies and procedures and efficient control and utilization of resources.

Leading Team

• Creates a team environment that encourages accountability high standards and innovation.
• Leads specific team while assisting with meeting or exceeding department goals.
• Makes sure others understand performance expectations.
• Ensures that goals are being translated to the team as they relate to tracking and productivity.
• Creates and nurtures an environment that emphasizes motivation empowerment teamwork continuous improvement and a passion for providing service.
• Understands employee and develops plans to address need areas and expand on the strengths.
• Provides the team with the capabilities needed to meet or exceed expectations.
• Leads by example demonstrating selfconfidence energy and enthusiasm.

Conducting Human Resources Activities

• Acts proactively when dealing with employee concerns.
• Extends professionalism and courtesy to employees at all times.
• Communicates/updates all goals and results with employees.
• Meets semiannually with staff on a onetoone basis.
• Establishes and maintains open collaborative relationships with employees.
• Solicits employee feedback.
• Interviews job candidates and assists in making hiring decisions.
• Receives hiring recommendations from team supervisors.
• Ensures orientations for new team members are thorough and completed in a timely fashion.
• Observes behaviors of employees and provides feedback to individuals.

Additional Responsibilities

• Provides information to supervisors coworkers and subordinates by telephone in written form email or in person in a timely manner.
• Manages group or interpersonal conflict.
• Informs and/or updates executives peers and subordinates on relevant information in a timely manner.
• Manages time effectively and conducts activities in an organized manner.
• Presents ideas expectations and information in a concise organized manner.
• Uses problem solving methodology for decision making and follow up.
• Performs other reasonable duties as assigned by manager

The salary range for this position is $117700 to $196900 annually. In addition to the annual salary the position will be eligible to receive an annual bonus and restricted stock units/stock grants.

Washington Applicants Only: Employees will accrue 0.04616 PTO balance for every hour worked and eligible to receive minimum of 7 holidays annually.

All locations offer coverage for medical dental vision health care flexible spending account dependent care flexible spending account life insurance disability insurance accident insurance adoption expense reimbursements paid parental leave educational assistance 401(k) plan stock purchase plan discounts at Marriott properties commuter benefits employee assistance plan and childcare discounts. Benefits are subject to terms and conditions which may include rules regarding eligibility enrollment waiting period contribution benefit limits election changes benefit exclusions and others.

Marriott HQ is committed to a hybrid work environment that enables associates to Be connected. Headquartersbased positions are considered hybrid for candidates within a commuting distance to Bethesda MD; candidates outside of commuting distance to Bethesda MD will be considered for Remote positions.

The application deadline for this position is 28 days after the date of this posting March 17 2025.

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