Job Title: AI Architect
Contract: 6 Months
Location: Flexible / Remote
Day Rate: £550 - £750 (Inside IR35)
Start Date: ASAP
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced AI Architect to play a critical role within a large-scale digital and technology transformation programme. This is a unique opportunity to help shape and secure the adoption of AI, LLMs, and Agentic systems within a complex, enterprise environment.
You will operate at the intersection of architecture, security, and innovation, driving the safe and scalable use of advanced AI technologies while influencing strategic direction across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Design and evolve secure AI architecture roadmaps, ensuring alignment with broader technology and security strategies
Lead the secure design, implementation, and governance of AI, LLM, and Agentic systems
Develop and embed AI security standards, policies, and best practices across the organisation
Conduct and maintain threat models and risk assessments for AI systems, informing key business decisions
Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for AI Security, supporting architecture boards, risk committees, and senior stakeholders
Provide guidance on secure AI adoption, including threat mitigation, governance, and compliance
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, security, and business teams to ensure secure, scalable delivery
Evaluate and implement emerging AI security technologies to reduce enterprise risk
Required Experience
Minimum 7+ years' experience in Security Architecture within large, complex organisations
Proven expertise in securing AI / GenAI systems, including LLMs and Agentic architectures
Strong knowledge of security domains: GRC, Application Security, Identity, Data, and Cloud
Experience defining and implementing security standards, policies, and governance frameworks for AI
Hands-on experience with threat modelling and risk analysis for AI systems
Ability to operate effectively in architecture governance forums and stakeholder environments
Strong understanding of secure design principles and risk management
Desirable Skills & Knowledge
Familiarity with frameworks and standards such as ISO 42001, NIST AI RMF, and relevant AI regulations (e.g. EU AI Act)
Experience working in highly collaborative, global environments
Background in engineering or hands-on technical delivery
Exposure to cloud-based AI platforms and modern development practices (Agile, APIs, etc.)
What You'll Bring
Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence at senior levels
A collaborative and proactive mindset, with experience working across diverse teams
The ability to balance innovation with risk and governance
A passion for driving secure AI transformation at scale
Why Apply?
Opportunity to work on a cutting-edge AI transformation programme
Influence how AI is adopted and secured within a large global organisation
Work with modern technologies in a fast-paced, forward-thinking environment
Long-term contract with immediate start available
If you're an experienced AI Architect with a strong security background and want to shape the future of enterprise AI adoption, we'd love to hear from you.
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