AI Security Systems Associate Director

Company Overview:
Req ID: 380086
NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

NTT DATA''s Client is currently seeking a  AI Security Systems Associate Director to join their team in Plano, Texas (US-TX), United States (US).

Job Description:
Key Responsibilities
• Define and own the agentic AI reference security architecture (v1 and beyond), including Platform 1.0 hardening.
• Stand up and operate Microsoft Purview DSPM for AI, accelerated via Microsoft FastTrack.
• Establish the sensitivity-label and ML auto-classification baseline; map and govern data flows into and out of agents.
• Set architecture standards for agent-to-API and agent-to-data access patterns.
• Design and secure agentic AI workloads across a multi-cloud estate spanning Azure and AWS, ensuring consistent controls regardless of where agents are built and run.
• Partner with the identity, AppSec, and GRC functions to ensure controls are designed in, not bolted on.

Required Skills & Qualifications
• Deep Azure / M365 security architecture experience; Microsoft Sentinel, Entra, Defender for Cloud.
• Hands-on understanding of how to build and secure agents in a multi-cloud setup, including AWS (e.g., Bedrock Agents, AWS Lambda, IAM) alongside Azure.
• Hands-on Microsoft Purview — DSPM for AI, sensitivity labels, data-flow mapping, ML-based auto-classification.
• API and agent architecture security; familiarity with Copilot Studio / agent platforms.
• Proven track record designing enterprise-scale secure architectures in a regulated environment.

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NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for U.S.-based positions. The starting pay range for this remote role is [110 -120 W2 hourly range]. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate''s actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position is eligible for company benefits including participation in medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending or health savings account, and AD&D insurance, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits

About NTT DATA:

NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us at us.nttdata.com


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