Applied AI Security Architect

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary security and compliance expert in customer engagements, addressing technical questions about Claude’s architecture, data flows, encryption, access controls, and deployment models.
• Partner with CISOs, security architects, compliance teams, and DPOs to understand security requirements and design solutions meeting European regulatory standards, including GDPR, the EU AI Act, DORA, NIS2, SOC 2, PCI-DSS, and national regulator expectations.
• Lead technical deep dives on network architecture, EU data residency, data retention and Zero Data Retention policies, cross-border data transfers, API security, authentication and authorization, audit logging, and integration patterns for regulated environments.
• Support enterprise security reviews, vendor assessments, and due diligence with detailed technical documentation and expert guidance.
• Guide customers through EU AI Act readiness, DORA, and NIS2, and position Anthropic within the European competitive landscape.
• Collaborate with Sales and Applied AI teams from initial conversations through deployment.
• Partner with product and engineering teams to understand Claude’s security capabilities, relay customer feedback, and influence the roadmap.
• Develop security-focused collateral, reference architectures, and best practices for regulated industries.
• Travel regularly across EMEA for security workshops, architecture reviews, and strategic account meetings.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in enterprise security, cloud architecture, or technical pre-sales, with significant exposure to regulated industries in EMEA.
• Deep technical knowledge of network security, identity and access management, encryption at rest and in transit, API security, and audit/logging requirements.
• Deep working knowledge of GDPR, including data residency, data retention, Zero Data Retention, international transfers, and DPIAs.
• Strong familiarity with the EU AI Act as it applies to foundation models.
• Experience with DORA, NIS2, SOC 2, PCI-DSS, and national regulators’ guidance on AI/ML, including FCA/PRA, BaFin, ACPR, and FINMA.
• Track record of leading complex, high-stakes engagements with CISOs, security teams, and compliance officers at large European enterprises.
• Strong understanding of cloud architecture and deployment models, including VPCs, private endpoints, hybrid connectivity, and the European sovereign cloud landscape.
• Excellent communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Fluent English.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and move quickly in a rapidly evolving market.
• Collaborative mindset.
• Excitement about helping highly regulated industries adopt AI safely and responsibly.

Nice to Have

• Experience as a Security Architect, Solutions Architect, Field CTO, or senior pre-sales engineer.
• Experience in financial services, insurance, or healthcare.
• Additional European languages.
• Understanding of the EMEA enterprise AI market and competitive landscape.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual on-target earnings compensation range: £190,000–£230,000 GBP, including target sales commissions or bonuses and annual base salary.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in a relevant field.
• Hybrid policy requiring staff to work from an office at least 25% of the time; some roles may require more office time.
• Visa sponsorship may be available.