Huron is a global consultancy that collaborates with clients to drive strategic growth, ignite innovation and navigate constant change. Through a combination of strategy, expertise and creativity, we help clients accelerate operational, digital and cultural transformation, enabling the change they need to own their future.Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future.Huron is seeking a senior‐level AI Security Architect to help clients design, secure, and scale enterprise AI and generative AI solutions. This role combines hands‐on technical architecture with client‐facing advisory, focusing on security, risk management, and governance across the AI lifecycle.You will serve as a trusted advisor to clients, helping them deploy AI responsibly while addressing emerging security threats and regulatory requirements. This is a senior individual‐contributor role with no direct reports, requiring both deep technical expertise and the ability to guide client decisions.Key ResponsibilitiesAI Architecture & DeliveryDesign and implement secure AI and generative AI architectures across data, model development, deployment, and inferenceEmbed security controls into LLM, RAG, and agentic AI systemsGuide architectural decisions on data pipelines, model orchestration, APIs, and observabilityDesign AI auditability and observability solutions to support governance, monitoring, and incident responseSecurity, Risk & GovernanceIdentify and mitigate AI‐specific risks (e.G., prompt injection, data leakage, model poisoning, adversarial attacks)Conduct threat modeling, architecture risk assessments, and AI security testing (e.G., red teaming) for AI systemsAssess AI supply chain risk, including model provenance, third‐party models, and training data lineageDefine and recommend AI security standards, policies, and MLSecOps practices aligned to regulatory and enterprise risk frameworksTranslate technical risks into executive‐ready,



business‐aligned guidanceClient Advisory & Practice ContributionAct as a trusted advisor to client leaders on secure and responsible AI adoptionContribute to proposals, workshops, and AI security solution shapingDevelop reusable assets, reference architectures, and thought leadershipRequired Qualifications8+ years of experience in software engineering, cybersecurity, or AI/ML, including architecture rolesProven experience delivering secure, production‐grade AI or generative AI solutionsDeep knowledge of LLM‐based and agentic AI architecturesStrong understanding of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and cloud security capabilitiesExpertise in identity and access management (IAM), data protection, API security, and risk assessmentAbility to assess and communicate technical risks in a business contextExperience working in client‐facing environments with both technical and business stakeholdersPreferred ExperienceDeep expertise in AI security risks and controls, including OWASP Top 10 for LLMs, NIST AI RMF, or similarExperience securing agentic AI systems and autonomous workflowsAI governance, policy development, and enterprise guardrailsExperience with AI security testing, including adversarial testing approachesImplementation of secure AI lifecycle / MLSecOps practicesExperience in regulated environments (e.G., HIPAA, SOX, FedRAMP, NIST 800‐53)Relevant certifications (e.G., CISSP, CCSP, cloud security certifications )BenefitsThe estimated base salary for this job is $175,000 – $195,000. The range represents a good faith estimate of the range that Huron reasonably expects to pay for this job at the time of the job posting.



The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, market changes, and required travel. This job is also eligible to participate in Huron's annual incentive compensation program, which reflects Huron's pay for performance philosophy. Inclusive of annual incentive compensation opportunity, the total estimated compensation range for this job is $210,000 – $234,000. The job is also eligible to participate in Huron's benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs.Huron Consulting Group offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage to employees and dependents; a 401(k) plan with a generous employer match; an employee stockpurchase plan; a generous Paid Time Off policy; paid parental leave andadoption assistance. Our Wellness Program supports employee total well‐being by providing free annual health screenings and coaching, bank at work, and on‐site workshops, as well as ongoing programs recognizing major events in the lives of our employees throughout the year. All benefits and programs are subject to applicable eligibility requirements.Position LevelSenior ManagerCountryUnited States of AmericaEqual Employment OpportunityHuron is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunity to job applicants and employees in recruitment, hiring, employment, compensation, advantages, promotions, transfers, training, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Huron will not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, religion, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, creed, citizenship or any other status protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. We endeavor to maintain a drug‐free workplace.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Digital - Ai Security Architect - Senior Manager - $175,000 - $195,000 A Year (Toronto)
🏢 Huron
📍 Toronto