Sr Security Architecture Manager

Coupa makes margins multiply through its community-generated AI and industry-leading total spend management platform for businesses large and small. Coupa AI is informed by trillions of dollars of direct and indirect spend data across a global network of 10M+ buyers and suppliers. We empower you with the ability to predict, prescribe, and automate smarter, more profitable business decisions to improve operating margins.

We are seeking a highly skilled and visionary Security Architect to lead the design and implementation of robust security frameworks, with a dedicated focus on protecting our Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) ecosystems. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between traditional security architecture and the evolving landscape of AI-driven innovation, ensuring that business requirements are translated into secure, resilient, and ethical architectural designs. This role requires a sophisticated analytical mind and the ability to advocate for security-by-design across data science and engineering teams. What You'll Do: •

Design and implement secure architectural solutions for AI/ML pipelines, large language models (LLMs), and automated decision systems. •

Conduct security assessments and risk analyses specifically targeting AI-related threats such as prompt injection, model inversion, and data poisoning. •

: Develop and maintain security standards and policies tailored to AI development, including data provenance and model integrity. •

Provide recommendations on AI security best practices to data science, DevOps, and business leadership teams.

Evaluate and recommend emerging security technologies, such as AI-driven SIEM, automated Red Teaming tools, and privacy-enhancing technologies. •

Collaborate with legal teams to ensure AI deployments adhere to global regulations like the EU AI Act, GDPR, and HIPAA. •

Participate in security reviews of third-party AI service providers and foundational model creators. •

: Manage security assessments for AI environments, aligning with frameworks like ISO 42001 (AI Management System) and SOC2. •

Create high-quality technical documentation and data flow diagrams (DFDs) illustrating the movement of sensitive data through AI models. •

Mentor junior security professionals and data scientists on the nuances of AI safety and security.

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Enjoy two designated, company-wide paid wellness days off each year (typically the first Friday in March and the last Friday in September) so the entire global team can unplug, step away, and recharge together . •

Celebrate your day! Coupa provides a paid day off on your birthday or another day of your choice within your birthday month . •

Giving back is in our DNA. We offer 40 hours of paid VTO annually to support the community initiatives and volunteer programs you are passionate about . •

Access free, confidential, 24/7/365 counseling and resources for emotional support, work-life solutions, financial advice, legal guidance, and support for new parents . •

Travel with peace of mind. Zurich Travel Assist provides medical, safety, pre-trip planning, and emergency support during any business travel . •

Share the Coupa experience! Receive generous monetary referral bonuses when you successfully refer talented friends or acquaintances who are hired into open roles . Please note: In addition to these global well-being perks, Coupa offers highly competitive, location-specific benefits packages (which include comprehensive medical/dental insurance, retirement/pension plans, and life or accident protection) tailored to your primary work location. Your recruiter will walk you through the specific regional benefits package for this role during the interview process. Coupa complies with relevant laws and regulations regarding equal opportunity and offers a welcoming and inclusive work environment. Decisions related to hiring, compensation, training, or evaluating performance are made fairly, and we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees. Please be advised that inquiries or resumes from recruiters will not be accepted. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that you have read Coupa's Privacy Policy and understand that Coupa receives/collects your application, including your personal data, for the purposes of managing Coupa's ongoing recruitment and placement activities, including for employment purposes in the event of a successful application and for notification of future job opportunities if you did not succeed the first time. You will find more details about how your application is processed, the purposes of processing, and how long we retain your application in our Privacy Policy. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.