Associate Director - AI Solution Architect - Cybersecurity Architecture

Job Description:

Our client is a leading global organisation seeking an Associate Director AI Solution Architect to join its Cybersecurity Architecture function. This is a product and engineering-focused leadership role responsible for designing and delivering AI-driven cybersecurity solutions using advanced AI, machine learning and Large Language Model technologies.

The role will work closely with senior technology and US-based leadership to identify cybersecurity opportunities, architect scalable AI solutions and deliver practical, business-focused outcomes. While cybersecurity experience is highly preferred, candidates with strong AI, Data Science and Solution Architecture expertise will also be considered.

Key Skills:

- AI/ML, Python, Solution Architecture, AI Engineering, Cybersecurity, AI Solution Architect/AI Architect who has hands-on GenAI/LLM and Data Science expertise and has worked on Cybersecurity solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

- Designing and architecting AI-driven cybersecurity solutions using AI/ML, Generative AI, LLMs and emerging AI technologies.

- Translating cybersecurity and business challenges into scalable, secure and practical AI solutions.

- Leading the architecture, engineering and delivery of AI solutions from concept and POC through production deployment.

- Evaluating and applying LLMs, Small Language Models (SLMs), AI agents and other AI technologies to cybersecurity use cases.

- Working closely with senior US-based technology leadership and cybersecurity stakeholders to define solution strategies and technical roadmaps.

- Driving innovation across AI engineering, cybersecurity architecture and intelligent security solutions.

- Developing solution architectures that address scalability, security, performance, reliability and operational requirements.

- Collaborating with data scientists, AI engineers, cybersecurity specialists, software engineers and product teams to deliver production-ready solutions.

- Evaluating emerging AI technologies and identifying opportunities to improve cybersecurity operations, decision-making and automation.

- Driving measurable business value through practical AI implementations rather than theoretical or research-only solutions.

Requirements:

- 15-20 years of overall technology experience with strong expertise in AI, Data Science, AI Engineering and Solution Architecture.

- Strong foundation in Data Science, Statistics and Python.

- Proven experience designing and implementing AI/ML and Generative AI solutions.

- Strong hands-on experience with LLMs/SLMs and AI-driven solutions.

- Proven experience in AI Solution Architecture/AI Architecture within product or engineering environments.

- Strong understanding of end-to-end AI solution development, architecture and production deployment.

- Cybersecurity experience is highly preferred, particularly experience combining AI and cybersecurity.

- Candidates without cybersecurity experience may be considered if they demonstrate exceptional AI/Data Science and Solution Architecture expertise and the ability to rapidly transition into cybersecurity.

- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with senior global/US leadership.

- Ability to operate as a hands-on technical architect rather than a traditional people manager.

- Experience working with multidisciplinary engineering, AI and technology teams.

This is an opportunity to take a key architectural leadership role at the intersection of AI and Cybersecurity, designing and delivering innovative AI-powered security solutions with global visibility and measurable business impact.