Senior AI Security Architect
Baxter International Inc.
Summary
As a Senior AI Security Architect, you will play a key role in helping Baxter securely adopt and scale Artificial Intelligence technologies across the enterprise. This position sits within Baxter's Cybersecurity organization and serves as the primary security expert for AI technologies, including Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), AI Agents, and machine learning platforms. You will partner closely with teams across Cybersecurity, Enterprise Architecture, Data & Analytics, Infrastructure, R&D, Privacy, Legal, and Quality to establish the security standards, governance frameworks, and guardrails needed to enable responsible AI innovation.
Job description
What you'll be doing
- Lead security reviews and assessments for AI, Generative AI, machine learning, and AI agent solutions across the enterprise.
- Define AI security standards, architectures, and best practices that support secure and responsible AI adoption.
- Partner with technical and business teams to evaluate new AI technologies, platforms, vendors, and use cases from a security and risk perspective.
- Conduct threat modeling, architecture reviews, and risk assessments for AI applications and platforms.
- Establish security controls and guardrails for LLMs, AI copilots, RAG solutions, AI agents, and related technologies.
- Support AI governance initiatives by defining security requirements, approval processes, monitoring capabilities, and risk management practices.
- Collaborate with Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, Data & Analytics, R&D, Privacy, Legal, and Quality teams to ensure AI solutions meet security and compliance requirements.
- Serve as a trusted advisor and mentor to architects, engineers, developers, and business stakeholders on AI security best practices.
What you'll bring
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, security architecture, enterprise architecture, or related technology disciplines.
- Experience securing AI, Generative AI, machine learning, cloud, or advanced analytics environments.
- Strong understanding of AI security risks, including prompt injection, data leakage, model poisoning, adversarial attacks, and unauthorized model access.
- Hands-on experience with AI platforms such as Microsoft Copilot, Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Services, AWS Bedrock, Google Vertex AI, or similar technologies.
- Experience conducting threat modeling, security architecture reviews, and enterprise risk assessments.
- Knowledge of identity and access management, cloud security, data protection, encryption, API security, and AI governance principles.
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and executive presentation skills, with the ability to influence across a complex global organization.
Nice to Have
- Experience with Microsoft security technologies including Purview, Defender, Entra ID, and Azure security services.
- Familiarity with AI governance frameworks such as NIST AI RMF, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 42001, or ISO 27001.
- Experience working in regulated industries such as healthcare, medical device, manufacturing, automotive, or other environments with significant compliance requirements.
- Professional certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, Azure Security Engineer, Azure Solutions Architect, or similar credentials.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, security architecture, enterprise architecture, or related technology disciplines
- Experience securing AI, Generative AI, machine learning, cloud, or advanced analytics environments
- Strong understanding of AI security risks, including prompt injection, data leakage, model poisoning, adversarial attacks, and unauthorized model access
- Hands-on experience with AI platforms such as Microsoft Copilot, Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Services, AWS Bedrock, Google Vertex AI, or similar technologies
- Experience conducting threat modeling, security architecture reviews, and enterprise risk assessments
- Knowledge of identity and access management, cloud security, data protection, encryption, API security, and AI governance principles
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and executive presentation skills
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Life & Accident Insurance
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- 401(k) Matching
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Educational Assistance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Commuting Benefits
- Employee Discount Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Childcare Benefits
- Discretionary Bonuses
Company overview
Baxter International Inc. is an American multinational healthcare company headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois, founded in 1931. As a leading global medical device manufacturer, Baxter specializes in developing and producing essential medical products for treating chronic and acute medical conditions. The company operates across three primary business segments: Medical Products and Therapies, Healthcare Systems and Technologies, and Pharmaceuticals. Baxter's extensive product portfolio includes intravenous (IV) solutions, infusion pumps, dialysis equipment for kidney disease treatment, surgical technologies, and hospital pharmaceuticals. With approximately 38,000 employees worldwide and annual revenues exceeding $10 billion, Baxter plays a critical role in global healthcare infrastructure. The company is particularly known for its leadership in IV fluid production, manufacturing approximately 60% of the intravenous fluids used in the United States. Baxter's innovations include pioneering developments in artificial kidney technology and advanced surgical products, serving healthcare providers across more than 100 countries. The company maintains a strong commitment to research and development, investing significantly in medical technology advancements that improve patient outcomes and healthcare delivery efficiency.