Senior AI Security Technical Architect

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. 

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¹Fortune 500, published June 2024, data as of December 2023. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating.
 

External Flexible Work Option(s)

Hybrid, Onsite, 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.

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Country

United States

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Position Requirements

What Experience You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8–12+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering or architecture within a complex enterprise environment.
• 2–4+ 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

Current INTERNAL home-based associates: While this role is posted as hybrid, if selected and accepted, you may retain your home-based status. Edward Jones intends in good faith to continue offering the role as home-based, though future business or regulatory needs may require on-site work.

**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 effective