Applied AI Security Architect

Responsibilities

We are representing a confidential AI technology organization seeking an Applied AI Security Architect based in London. In this senior pre-sales technical role, you will:

• Serve as the primary security and compliance expert in customer engagements, addressing technical questions about AI model architecture, data flows, encryption, access controls, and deployment models
• Partner with CISOs, security architects, compliance teams, and DPOs to understand their security requirements and design solutions that meet European regulatory standards (GDPR, EU AI Act, DORA, NIS2, SOC 2, PCI-DSS)
• Lead technical deep-dives on network architecture, EU data residency, data retention and Zero Data Retention (ZDR) policies, cross-border data transfers, API security, authentication/authorization, audit logging, and integration patterns for regulated environments
• Support enterprise security reviews, vendor assessments, and due diligence with detailed technical documentation and expert guidance
• Guide customers through EU AI Act readiness, DORA, and NIS2 compliance requirements
• Collaborate with sales and applied AI teams from initial conversations through deployment
• Partner with product and engineering teams to understand security capabilities, relay customer feedback, and influence roadmap priorities
• Develop security-focused collateral, reference architectures, and best practices for regulated industries
• Travel regularly across EMEA for security workshops, architecture reviews, and strategic account meetings

What We're Looking For

• 7+ years of experience in enterprise security, cloud architecture, or technical pre-sales, with significant exposure to regulated industries in EMEA (financial services, insurance, healthcare)
• Deep technical knowledge of enterprise security concepts: network security, identity and access management, encryption (at rest and in transit), API security, and audit/logging requirements
• Deep working knowledge of GDPR (data residency, data retention and Zero Data Retention, international transfers, DPIAs) and strong familiarity with the EU AI Act as it applies to foundation models
• Experience navigating compliance frameworks relevant to European financial services and insurance (DORA, NIS2, SOC 2, PCI-DSS, and national regulators' guidance on AI/ML such as FCA/PRA, BaFin, ACPR, FINMA)
• A track record of leading complex, high-stakes engagements with CISOs, security teams, and compliance officers at large European enterprises
• Strong understanding of cloud architecture and deployment models (AWS, Azure, GCP), including VPCs, private endpoints, hybrid connectivity, and the European sovereign cloud landscape
• Excellent communication skills: able to explain complex security topics to technical and non-technical audiences
• Fluent English; additional European languages are a strong plus
• A good understanding of the EMEA enterprise AI market and competitive landscape
• The ability to navigate ambiguity and move fast in a rapidly evolving market
• A collaborative mindset and excitement about AI's potential to transform highly regulated industries

Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in a field relevant to the role

Location: London-based hybrid role (minimum 25% office presence required)

Visa sponsorship: Available for qualified candidates, though not guaranteed for every role. Our client retains immigration counsel to support successful sponsorship efforts.

How We Work With You

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Pay

This is a sales role with On Target Earnings (OTE) structure. The annual OTE range (including base salary and sales commissions/bonuses) for this position is £190,000–£230,000 GBP.

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