Manulife
Financial Services
PrincipalSecurityArchitect(ArtificialIntelligence)
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“Principal Security Architect (Artificial Intelligence) at Manulife. Skills: security solution architecture for Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and agentic AI systems, AI security strategy execution, AI security reference and solution architectures, architectural approaches for complex AI security challenges. Lead the definition and evolution of security solution architecture for Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and agentic AI systems across the enterprise.. Drive AI security”
What You'll Achieve.
embed secure‑by‑design controls; protect against emerging AI‑driven and autonomous (Mythos‑like) attack models; enable teams to deliver AI solutions safely at speed while reducing systemic and regulatory risk; shaping how AI is securely designed and deployed at scale; embedding security solution architecture into AI platforms and products; protecting customers and the business from emerging AI‑driven threats; improving overall architectural outcomes; enable consistent, secure adoption across multi-cloud environments; align AI security architecture with enterprise objectives and risk posture
Industry & Context.
Solve highly complex, cross-domain AI security challenges
Occasional international travel is expected to support global AI platform initiatives and cross-regional collaboration.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
10+ years of experience in security architecture or solution architecture roles, 5+ years of experience designing security architectures in cloud environments (Azure AWS and/or Ali Cloud preferred), foundation in infrastructure, networking, IAM, containers/Kubernetes, and security controls, Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, or a related field, CISSP, CISM, or equivalent security certification
Nice to Have
Experience securing AI/ML or data platform architectures in enterprise environments, Exposure to agentic AI systems or autonomous workflows, Experience translating regulatory and risk requirements into practical security architectures, Experience working in global, distributed teams
What You'll Do.
Lead the definition and evolution of security solution architecture for Artificial Intelligence
and agentic AI systems across the enterprise.
Drive AI security strategy execution by translating emerging threats
and regulatory requirements into practical architectural patterns and platform controls.
and govern AI security reference and solution architectures that protect against advanced AI-driven and autonomous (Mythos-like) attack models.
cross-domain AI security challenges by developing innovative architectural approaches beyond existing controls and patterns.
Lead the architectural definition and technical implementation guidance for AI security standards and guidelines
including authoring reusable security patterns
solution architectures
and reference architectures
partnering with governance and risk teams to enable consistent
secure adoption across multi-cloud environments.
Act as an escalation point for critical AI security architecture issues impacting global platforms or high-risk AI initiatives.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate closely with Technology Architects, Data Scientists, Platform teams, and Security partners to communicate complex AI security concepts and influence design decisions.; Engage with senior stakeholders, including technology leadership, risk partners, regulators, and vendors, to align AI security architecture with enterprise objectives and risk posture.
Communication Scope
communicate complex AI security concepts; influence design decisions; communicate complex AI security concepts and influence design decisions; communication skills across engineering, architecture, and security stakeholders
Full Job Description
As Manulife scales GenAI and agentic AI capabilities, the Global AI Platform requires dedicated security solution architecture to embed secure‑by‑design controls and protect against emerging AI‑driven and autonomous (Mythos‑like) attack models. The **Principal Security Architect (AI)** role provides practical architectural design, standards, and continuous support across Azure, AWS, and Ali Cloud, enabling teams to deliver AI solutions safely at speed while reducing systemic and regulatory risk. **What is the opportunity?** This role offers the opportunity to shape how AI is securely designed and deployed at scale within a global financial services organization. **Contribution to our mission:** The Principal Security Architect (AI) enables Manulife’s AI transformation by embedding security solution architecture into AI platforms and products, protecting customers and the business from emerging AI‑driven threats. **What will they get?** The role provides exposure to complex, enterprise‑scale AI systems, influence over global platforms, and the opportunity to work at the intersection of AI innovation, cloud technology, and cybersecurity. **Office location: Toronto, ON, Canada** **Work arrangement: Hybrid - 3 days in office, 2 days from Home** ## **Position Responsibilities** * Lead the definition and evolution of **security solution architecture** for Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and agentic AI systems across the enterprise. * Drive AI security **strategy execution** by translating emerging threats, business needs, and regulatory requirements into practical architectural patterns and platform controls. * Design, maintain, and govern AI security **reference and solution architectures** that protect against advanced AI‑driven and autonomous (Mythos‑like) attack models. * Provide **professional leadership, guidance, and mentorship** to AI security architects and engineers, shaping technical direction and improving overall architectural outcomes. * Solve hig
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