Security Architect Generative AI / Cloud

About the job

Security Architect Generative AI / Cloud

Project:
For our client in the financial sector, we are looking for an experienced Security Architect (m/f/d) who is responsible for security architectures in the context of Generative AI and Cloud and develops future-proof guardrails, access and monitoring concepts for complex application landscapes. (Reference number: 925292MC)

Tasks:
• Conceptualisation, design and further development of security architectures for generative AI platforms (e.g. LLM, RAG, AI Agents) in cloud environments
• Development of guardrails, access & authorisation concepts as well as monitoring and logging approaches for complex, distributed applications
• Assessment and securing of use cases in the area of Generative AI with regard to risks such as prompt injection, jailbreaking, data leakage and unauthorised knowledge aggregation
• Advising project teams, product owners and management on security issues related to AI, cloud and application security
• Definition of security standards, guidelines and best practices as well as participation in the creation of architecture and security documentation
• Support in risk analyses, threat modelling and security reviews of AI and cloud solutions
• Close collaboration with cloud engineering, development, risk management and compliance

Requirements:
• At least 5 years of experience as a security architect in complex corporate environments
• Proven experience in developing guardrails, access and authorisation concepts as well as monitoring/logging strategies for complex applications
• Very good knowledge of relevant generative AI security concepts, e.g. prompt injection, jailbreaking, data leakage or unauthorised knowledge aggregation
• At least 2 years of practical experience with AI technologies (e.g. LLM platforms, RAG architectures, AI agents, machine learning services)
• Solid experience with security in cloud environments (e.g. AWS, Azure or GCP: identity & access management, network security, logging/monitoring, compliance)
• Ability to prepare technical security topics appropriately for the target audience and to formulate clear, actionable architectural specifications
• Team-oriented, proactive and structured working style as well as high personal responsibility
• English: very good written and spoken (at least level C1, project relevant)
• German: very good written and spoken (at least level C1, project relevant)

Nice-to-Have:
• Experience with security of LLM or RAG platforms or AI agents in productive environments
• Project or line experience in the financial sector (banks, insurance, asset management)
• Experience with regulatory requirements (e.g. FINMA, DORA, GDPR) in connection with cloud and AI
• Relevant certifications (e.g. CISSP, CCSP, Azure/AWS Security, AI-specific certificates)

Reference No.: 925292MC
Role: Security Architect Generative AI / Cloud
Location: Zurich and region (3 days on site, remote only from Switzerland)
Workload: 100%
Start Date: 23.11.2026
End Date: 29.02.2028

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ITech Consult is a Swiss company certified according to ISO 9001:2015 with branches in Germany and Ireland. ITech Consult specialises in the placement of IT candidates for contract work. We were founded in 1997 by IT professionals and therefore know how important professional support is when searching for and working on projects.