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Information Security Architect - AI Risk Management

Job Overview

We are seeking an Information Security Architect specializing in AI risk management to accelerate the secure adoption of Generative AI across the enterprise. This role acts as a strategic partner to business and IT leaders, streamlining reviews, shaping security controls, and ensuring AI deployments align with industry standards, regulatory expectations, and enterprise risk appetite. The successful candidate will combine deep security expertise with a forward-looking grasp of AI governance, enabling the organization to innovate confidently and securely.

Primary Responsibilities

• Review and assess Generative AI implementations to identify risks and ensure compliance with enterprise policies, industry standards, and regulatory frameworks.
• Design and implement security controls aligned with both IT systems and business objectives, with emphasis on AI-specific risks.
• Develop and apply AI risk models aligned with NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001, and other emerging frameworks.
• Integrate AI risk considerations into enterprise governance processes; lead or support reviews of AI and emerging technology deployments.
• Apply threat modeling techniques such as the OWASP Top 10 for LLMs to identify, prioritize, and mitigate AI-specific risks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, data science, compliance, product) to embed security into AI solution design and deployment.
• Continuously monitor emerging trends in AI governance, security standards, and enterprise risk management best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Strong understanding of AI risk management, with working knowledge of NIST AI RMF and ISO/IEC 42001.
• Experience in information security with proven ability to assess and implement controls for IT and cloud environments.
• Familiarity with AI threat models (e.g., OWASP LLM Top 10) and risk mitigation strategies.
• Strong grasp of cybersecurity fundamentals, IT risk, and enterprise governance.
• Excellent communication skills, with ability to translate technical risks into business-aligned narratives.
• Certifications: CISSP, CISA, CISM, or relevant AI governance certifications (e.g., ISACA AI Governance).

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with leading AI platforms, including:
  • Azure OpenAI Services - secure deployment and governance practices.
  • AWS Bedrock - evaluation and integration of models such as Anthropic Claude.
  • Google Cloud Vertex AI - secure implementations within enterprise contexts.
  • Microsoft Copilot - integration patterns and associated risks.
• Experience with cloud security best practices and enterprise risk management.
• Background in designing or operationalizing AI governance programs at scale.

Soft Skills

• Ability to influence and engage stakeholders across technical and business teams.
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
• Collaborative, proactive, and adaptable mindset.

Justification for the Role

The rapid increase in AI implementations within the organization has created a bottleneck in the risk assessment process. This dedicated role will streamline evaluations, accelerate secure adoption, and strengthen enterprise resilience by embedding AI risk management into both governance and technical design.

To maintain a fair and genuine hiring process, we kindly ask that all candidates participate in interviews without the assistance of AI tools or external prompts. Our interview process is designed to assess your individual skills, experiences, and communication style. We value authenticity and want to ensure we're getting to know you-not a digital assistant. To help maintain this integrity, we ask to remove virtual backgrounds and include in-person interviews in our hiring process. Please note that use of AI-generated responses or third-party support during interviews will be grounds for disqualification from the recruitment process.

Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process.

Compensation:

Compensation range listed is based on primary location of the position. Actual base salary offer is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skills, experience and actual hiring location. Your recruiter can share more information about the specific offer for the job location during the hiring process.

Wolters Kluwer offers a wide variety of competitive benefits and programs to help meet your needs and balance your work and personal life, including but not limited to: Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Commuter Benefits, Tuition Assistance Plan, Vacation and Sick Time, and Paid Parental Leave. Full details of our benefits are available upon request.