AI Security Architect
London, GB
Position Overview
We are looking for a skilled and forward-thinking Security Architect to support the design and execution of security across our global cloud and SaaS platforms, with a growing focus on AI security governance. Reporting to the Director of Security Architecture, this role bridges hands-on technical work with cross-functional collaboration across Engineering, Platform and R&D teams.
Requirements
Experience
- 5+ years of experience in Information Security, including 2+ years in a Security Architecture or AI Security role.
- Proven experience designing security architecture for cloud or SaaS environments.
- Hands-on experience with AI security risks, including LLM threat modeling, prompt injection, data leakage via AI tools and agentic workflows.
- Familiarity with AI governance frameworks such as NIST AI RMF, ISO 42001 or the EU AI Act.
- Experience conducting security architecture reviews, threat modeling and risk assessments.
Technical Knowledge
- Identity & Access Architecture (IAM, CIAM, authentication, authorization, governance).
- Network Security (segmentation, isolation, secure routing, microsegmentation).
- Application & API Security, including AI-integrated APIs and model endpoints.
- Data protection, secure key management and data classification principles.
- AI tool and agent security, covering MCP server governance, tool approval workflows and session management.
- Cloud-native architectures and distributed systems design patterns.
Skills and Competencies
- Ability to translate security policies and risk findings into actionable architecture standards and technical controls.
- Strong skills in technical documentation, architecture diagrams and security standards.
- Experience supporting incident analysis, threat detection and mitigation planning.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and business audiences.
- Ability to work collaboratively with Platform Engineering, Cloud Infrastructure, DevOps and R&D teams.
- Fluent English, written and spoken.
Advantages
- Designing security for multi-tenant SaaS platforms serving regulated industries such as financial services or insurance.
- Practical experience with AI security tooling, including AI DLP, shadow AI detection and AI posture management platforms.
- Knowledge of Zero Trust models and continuous evaluation of identity, device and access context.
- Experience with CSPM, CNAPP, CWPP or SASE/SSE platforms.
- Container security, orchestration frameworks, service mesh and cloud-native security tooling.
- Vulnerability management and secure configuration governance.
- Relevant certifications such as CCSP, CISSP or equivalent AI/cloud security credentials.
Sapiens is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive work environment that embraces individuals from diverse backgrounds.
About Sapiens
Sapiens is a global leader in the insurance industry, delivering its award-winning, cloud-based SaaS insurance platform to over 600 customers in more than 30 countries. Sapiens’ platform offers pre-integrated, low-code capabilities to accelerate customers’ digital transformation. With more than 40 years of industry expertise, Sapiens has a highly professional team of over 5,000 employees globally.
For More information visit us on www.sapiens.com.
Sapiens is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive work environment that embraces individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Your Recruitment Journey
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