Description
Bupa is seeking a Lead Security Architect - AI & Data to play a critical role in ensuring the safe and responsible adoption of AI technologies across the organisation.
As a Lead Security Architect, you will define security standards, guide responsible AI adoption, and help protect sensitive personal and clinical data.
Key Responsibilities
- Define secure AI adoption patterns and security standards across Bupa.
- Lead threat modelling and security reviews for AI-enabled solutions, including large language models (LLMs), generative AI tools, and autonomous agents.
- Develop governance frameworks, security controls, and assurance processes that support safe AI adoption.
- Set security requirements for AI platforms, APIs, integrations, and cloud-based AI services.
- Identify and help manage risks associated with unauthorised or unsanctioned AI usage.
- Provide expert guidance on AI security, architecture decisions, and emerging threats.
- Partner with technology, data, legal, clinical, and risk teams to embed security into AI initiatives.
- Present security recommendations and risk assessments to senior stakeholders and executive audiences.
- Assess AI suppliers and third-party solutions from a security and data protection perspective.
- Contribute to security standards, reference architectures, and continuous improvement activities across the wider technology function.
- Support awareness, education, and a strong security culture around responsible AI use.
What We're Looking For
- Significant experience in security architecture, cyber security consulting, or enterprise security leadership roles.
- Strong experience securing AI, machine learning, and cloud-based services.
- Expert knowledge of Microsoft Azure, Azure OpenAI, AI Foundry, and cloud security principles.
- Experience leading threat modelling, security architecture reviews, and control design activities.
- Strong knowledge of security frameworks, including NIST CSF, NIST AI RMF, ISO 27001, ISO 42001, and OWASP AI security guidance.
- Experience working within highly regulated environments, such as healthcare, financial services, or government.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts in a clear and engaging way.
- Experience influencing senior stakeholders and supporting strategic decision making.
- Knowledge of UK GDPR and data protection requirements.
Benefits
- 25 days holiday, increasing through length of service, with option to buy or sell
- Enhanced pension and life insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Access to health and wellbeing services
- Discounts on Bupa products and services