Senior AI Security Technical Architect

About the role

Position Type Home Office Position Schedule Full-Time EEO Statement Edward Jones does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Posting Location Arizona, Tempe, Missouri, St. Louis Company Description Join a financial services firm where your contributions are valued.  Edward Jones is a Fortune 500¹ company where people come first. With over 9 million clients and 20,000 financial advisors across the U.S. and Canada, we’re proud to be privately-owned, placing the focus on our clients rather than shareholder returns. Behind everything we do is our purpose: We partner for positive impact to improve the lives of our clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. We are an innovative, flexible, and inclusive organization that attracts, develops, and inspires performance excellence and a sense of belonging.  People are at the center of our partnership. Edward Jones associates are seen, heard, respected, and supported. This is what we believe makes us the best place to start or build your career.  View our Purpose, Inclusion and Citizenship Report. ¹Fortune 500, published June 2024, data as of December 2023. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating.   External Flexible Work Option(s) Remote Awards and Accolades At Edward Jones, we are building a place where everyone feels like they belong.  We're proud of our associates' contributions to the firm and the recognitions we have received. Check out our U.S. awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones Check out our Canadian awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones Country United States Search Headquarters Positions by Area of Interest TECHNOLOGY Position Requirements What Experience You’ll Need Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience. 12+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering or architecture within a complex enterprise environment. 4+ years of hands‑on experience securing or reviewing AI/ML systems and platforms. Strong understanding of: LLM architectures, embeddings, and Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG) patterns End‑to‑end ML pipelines (training → validation → deployment → inference) AI model supply chain risks (model registries, containers, dependencies, open‑source components) Zero Trust and identity‑centric security models Cloud security across Azure, AWS, and GCP Proven ability to influence architecture decisions and lead cross‑functional initiatives at the enterprise level. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage senior technical and business leaders. What Could Set You Apart Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or SANS certifications. Experience contributing to responsible AI practices, explainability, or bias mitigation initiatives. Experience securing AI platforms in regulated industries, particularly financial services. Background supporting advanced encryption, cryptographic agility, or post‑quantum readiness. Demonstrated experience in incident response and enterprise risk management. Understanding of various regulatory requirements and laws, including but not limited to NYDFS Cybersecurity Regulations and FINRA Regulations **Candidates that live within a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office four days per week.** Salary Information Edward Jones' compensation and benefits package includes medical and prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary benefits (such as accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness), short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage. Short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage are provided at no cost to associates. Edward Jones offers a 401k retirement plan, and tax-advantaged accounts: health savings account, and flexible spending account. Edward Jones observes ten paid holidays and provides 15 days of vacation for new associates beginning on January 1 of each year, as well as sick time, personal days, and a paid day for volunteerism.  Associates may be eligible for bonuses and profit sharing. All associates are eligible for the firm's Employee Assistance Program. For more information on the Benefits available to Edward Jones associates, please visit our benefits page.