Assistant Vice President, AI Security Architecture & Cloud Security-Azure Focus

At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today’s risks into tomorrow’s opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are—with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways. Moody’s is transforming how the world sees risk. As a global leader in ratings and integrated risk assessment, we’re advancing AI to move from insight to action—enabling intelligence that not only understands complexity but responds to it. We decode risk to unlock opportunity, helping our clients navigate uncertainty with clarity, speed, and confidence.

If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every single requirement, please apply! You still may be a great fit for this role or other open roles. We are seeking candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship, lead with curiosity, champion diverse perspectives, turn inputs into actions, and uphold trust through integrity.

Skills and Competencies

• 5-7 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, with a focus on AI and Cloud security
• Deep understanding of Azure cloud architecture and AI security principles
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills evidenced by resolving complex security incidents within SLA and leading cross-functional risk assessments
• Expertise in designing and implementing security controls for AI/ML systems and Azure environments, with proven ability to reduce vulnerabilities through proactive control implementation
• Ability to lead and mentor teams in AI security best practices
• Deep expertise in artificial intelligence, with a track record of implementing advanced AI solutions to drive strategic transformation and operational efficiency.
• Strong experience using AI tools to lead innovative initiatives.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing AI-related risks, ensuring ethical governance, and fostering a culture of responsible AI adoption across the organization

Education

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Security, or related field (master's preferred)
• Relevant certifications in Azure Security and AI Security strongly desired

Responsibilities
This role will lead the development and execution of AI security strategy, governance, and architecture to protect Azure-based AI systems. The position focuses on designing and implementing secure environments for AI/ML development and deployment, establishing enterprise security policies, and ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks. By mentoring a high-performing team and collaborating cross-functionally, this role drives innovation, manages risks, and supports the secure adoption of cutting-edge AI technologies across the organization.

• Develop and own the multi-year AI security strategy and roadmap for securely leveraging Azure AI services (e.g., Azure OpenAI, Azure ML)
• Define and enforce enterprise AI security policies and control frameworks aligned with Azure best practices and regulatory mandates (e.g., NIST AI RMF)
• Architect secure AI/ML environments in Azure, including data segmentation, network controls, and identity/access management using tools like Azure Policy and Key Vault
• Establish security frameworks for Agentic AI systems and ensure secure deployment of Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers
• Lead risk reporting to CISO, executive leadership, and the Board on AI security posture and compliance with emerging regulations
• Mentor and lead a team of AI Security Engineers and architects, fostering Azure-native security expertise and collaboration across teams
• Collaborate with engineering, legal, and compliance teams to embed security early (“shift left”) and ensure secure adoption of AI technologies
• Drive innovation by challenging existing processes, proposing solutions, and contributing to secure business enablement

About the Team
Our Cybersecurity Engineering team is responsible for safeguarding Moody’s AI and cloud ecosystems by implementing cutting-edge security strategies and frameworks. By joining our team, you will contribute to securing AI adoption across the enterprise, leveraging Microsoft Azure’s advanced capabilities while ensuring compliance and ethical governance. This is an exciting opportunity to lead innovation in AI security and shape the future of secure AI-driven transformation.

For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is $140,200 - $230,850.00, depending on factors such as experience, education, level, skills, and location. This range is based on a full-time position. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for incentive compensation. Moody’s also offers a competitive benefits package, including not but limited to medical, dental, vision, parental leave, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, life, disability, and accident insurance, a discounted employee stock purchase plan, and tuition reimbursement.

Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Moody’s also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about a reasonable accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email [email protected]. This contact information is for accommodation requests only, and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications

For San Francisco positions, qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

This position may be considered a promotional opportunity, pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

Candidates for Moody's Corporation may be asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moody’s Policy for Securities Trading and the requirements of the position. Employment is contingent upon compliance with the Policy, including remediation of positions in those holdings as necessary.