Principal AI Security Architect

Micron Technology

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Micron Technology is a global leader in innovative memory and storage solutions including DRAM, NAND flash memory, and solid-state drives for computing, mobile, automotive, and data center applications. Industry: Semiconductor Memory & Storage

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TL;DR · Principal AI Security Architect

JOB TITLE: Principal AI Security Architect The Principal AI Security Architect joins the AI Security team within the Cyber Defense & Resilience group. This role serves as the senior-most technical authority for AI security, defining the overarching security strategy, threat models, and roadmaps. The architect will establish quarterly priorities, review high-risk AI agent architectures, and lead AI-related incident response efforts. Key responsibilities include creating incident response playbooks and advising executive leadership on emerging threats. The role requires expertise in LLMs, RAG frameworks, agentic architectures, and AI-enabled workflows. Candidates must demonstrate skills in threat modeling, risk assessments, and governance frameworks. The work focuses on securing systems with customer data access and autonomous decision-making while translating research into actionable security controls and operational guidance across a global enterprise environment.

What you'll do

  • Develop and own the AI security strategy, threat model, and roadmap for Cyber Defense & Resilience.
  • Establish quarterly priorities for AI security initiatives and provide strategic direction across multiple security functions.
  • Define risk classification criteria and review high-risk AI agent architectures involving customer data or autonomous decision-making.
  • Act as the lead coordinator for AI-related cybersecurity incidents and partner with enterprise incident response teams.
  • Create and maintain AI incident response playbooks based on evolving threat landscapes and industry developments.
  • Represent AI security strategy and posture to executive leadership and governance organizations.
  • Translate research on emerging AI threats and attack techniques into actionable security controls and operational guidance.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or a related technical field, or demonstrated equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of cybersecurity experience, including at least 3+ years focused specifically on AI/ML security.
  • Demonstrated hands-on experience working with AI systems, agentic architectures, LLMs, RAG frameworks, tool integrations, and AI-enabled workflows.
  • Deep understanding of AI/ML security principles, including system architecture, deployment models, threat vectors, attack methodologies, and defensive controls.
  • Experience developing security strategies, threat models, risk assessments, and governance frameworks for emerging technologies.
  • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to executive-level partners and influence decision-making.
  • Experience leading security programs, incident response activities, or risk management efforts within enterprise environments.
  • 8+ years of cybersecurity experience with significant leadership responsibility in AI security, security architecture, or advanced threat programs (preferred).

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