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The Impact of a Sr. Security Architect at Coupa:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sr. Security Architect to design, build, and implement robust security solutions for our organization, specifically targeting our AI and emerging technology areas. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of security principles, emerging AI-specific threats (such as prompt injection and data poisoning), and be able to translate complex business requirements into secure architectural designs. This role requires a strong analytical mind and the ability to work collaboratively with data science, engineering, and business teams
What You'll Do:
Secure Architecture: Design, develop, and implement secure architectural solutions for applications, systems, and networks, with a primary focus on AI/ML pipelines and Large Language Model (LLM) deployments.
Risk Assessments: Conduct security assessments and risk analyses of existing and proposed systems, including adversarial threat modeling.
Standards & Policies: Develop and maintain security standards, policies, and procedures including for the ethical and secure use of AI.
Expert Advisory: Provide expert guidance on security best practices to data science, development, and operations teams.
Regulatory Alignment: Collaborate with compliance and legal teams to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements like GDPR and emerging AI-specific laws.
Vendor Reviews: Participate in security reviews of third-party AI vendors and foundational model providers.
Compliance Management: Support security assessments, including ISO 27001 and ISO 42001 (AI Management System).
Mentorship: Mentor junior security professionals on AI safety and security engineering.
Technical Documentation: Create high-quality technical documentation and data flow diagrams (DFDs) for AI and other data processing environments
What You Will Bring to Coupa:
Education and Experience
Degree: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
Experience: Minimum of 10 years in information security, with at least 5 years in a security architecture role.
Technical Skills
Frameworks: Strong understanding of security frameworks and standards, including NIST AI RMF, ISO 27001, and CIS.
Cloud Security: Proficiency in designing secure architectures for cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) hosting AI workloads.
Application Security: Knowledge of secure coding principles and application security best practices, including the OWASP Top 10 for LLMs.
Network Security: Familiarity with network security protocols and technologies (TCP/IP, VPN, DNS, SSL/TLS).
Identity Management: Experience with identity and access management (IAM) solutions for human and machine identities.
Cryptography: Understanding of cryptography and secure communication protocols.
Soft Skills
Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Communication: Ability to explain complex security and AI concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Collaboration: Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
Preferred Certifications
Generative AI for Cybersecurity Professionals
CERT Applied Data Science for Cybersecurity Professionals
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Information System Security Architecture (CISSP-ISSAP)
The estimated pay range for this role is $121,000 - $157,500
The starting salary for the successful candidate will be based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location.
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