Position Title:  AI Security Architect

Date:  Feb 27, 2026
Requisition ID:  22607
Work Location: 

Sintra, Sintra, PT, 2639-002

AI Security Architect

 

MAKE HISTORY WITH US!

At PMI, we’ve chosen to do something incredible. We’re totally transforming our business and building our future on smoke-free products with one clear purpose - to deliver a smoke-free future.

With huge change, comes huge opportunity. So, wherever you join us, you’ll enjoy the freedom to dream up and deliver better, brighter solutions and the space to move your career forward in endlessly different directions.

 

JOIN US!

 

Design, architect, improve, and evolve best-in-class cyber security capabilities and advanced security solutions to protect company assets, prevent threats, and ensure security across the global (cloud-based) IT landscape, with a focus on Microsoft Defender technologies.

Design, architect, improve and evolve best-in-class AI security capabilities to protect company assets, prevent threats, and ensure security across cloud-based and hybrid environments, with a focus on NHI (Non-Human Identity) and Agentic Identity management.

 

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Security Architect with deep expertise in identity security, especially in the context of NHI and Agentic Identity. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing, deploying, and optimizing security architectures for AI agents, service accounts, bots, and other non-human entities, as well as advanced identity governance for agentic systems.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Position Overview: The Security Architect will play a key role in ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our organization's systems and data. The candidate will focus on the architecture, deployment, and optimization of the secure management of non-human identities and agentic entities. This role requires a deep understanding of AI security best practices, identity lifecycle management, and the ability to design and implement robust architectures for agentic systems.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Design, implement, and maintain security architectures and solutions for NHI and Agentic Identity across cloud and hybrid environments.
  • Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures for AI agents, service accounts, and automated identities.
  • Conduct regular assessments of NHI and Agentic Identity controls and recommend improvements.
  • Architect, implement, and manage identity governance solutions to prevent, detect, and respond to threats involving non-human entities.
  • Collaborate with Information Security, compliance, and business teams to ensure solutions meet organizational and regulatory requirements.
  • Provide guidance and training on NHI and Agentic Identity security technologies.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • Proven experience (2+ years) as a Security Architect, with a focus on AI security and identity and access management.
  • Proven experience (5+ years) in cyber security roles in large corporate organizations.
  • Deep technical expertise in identity governance platforms, cloud security tools, and AI agent management.
  • Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and standards relevant to AI security and digital identity (e.g., NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001, GDPR, PCI DSS).
  • Good understanding with security controls for AI platforms, including data encryption, model watermarking, explainability, and auditability.
  • Experience with SAP stack is a plus
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified AI Security Professional, CISSP, CISM, Microsoft SC-300) are a plus.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • High level of personal integrity and work ethics to handle confidential matters professionally and responsibly.

 

 

HOW CAN YOU MAKE HISTORY WITH US?

 

Our success depends on the men and women who come to work every single day with a sense of purpose and an appetite for progress. Join PMI and you too can

 

  • Seize the freedom to define your future and ours. We’ll empower you to take risks, experiment, and explore.
  • Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture, where everyone’s contribution is respected; collaborate with some of the world’s best people and feel like you belong.
  • Pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business – our staggering size and scale provide endless opportunities to progress.
  • Take pride in delivering our promise to society to deliver a smoke-free future.

 

To join our growing team…

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.