General Information
Career Area: Technology Work Locations: 500 Woodward Avenue, MI 601 S. Tryon Street, NC Remote
No Ref: 21815 Posted Date: 03-11-26 Working Time: Full time
Ally and Your Career
Ally Financial only succeeds when its people do - and thats more than some cliché people put on job postings. We live this stuff. We see our people as well people - with interests, families, friends, dreams, and causes that are all important to them. Our focus is on the health and safety of our teammates as well as work-life balance and diversity and inclusion. From generous benefits to a variety of employee resource groups, we strive to build paths that encourage employees to stretch themselves professionally. We want to help you grow, develop, and learn new things. Youre constantly evolving, so shouldnt your opportunities be too.
Work Schedule
Ally designates roles as:
Hybrid roles are generally expected to be in the office a certain number of days per week as indicated by your manager. Your hiring manager will discuss this roles specific work requirements with you during the hiring process. All work requirements are subject to change at any time based on leader discretion and/or business need.
The Opportunity
At Ally, you get a startup feel but experience the benefits of a company that has worked out the kinks and is fulfilling its purpose. We are always evolving and see that as a good thing. From owning our work to seeing its impact in the real world, our team is relentless in finding new ways technology can help make experiences better and help people. We are problem solvers, we value diverse thinking, we support one another, and we challenge ourselves to think bigger in the journey to deliver customer-obsessed tech solutions. To read more about what our tech team does, be sure to visit our tech blog at ally.tech.
Job Description
As the Principal - Security Architect - Artificial Intelligence (AILLM), you will lead the design, implementation, and governance of security architectures for AI-driven systems and platforms. You will ensure that AI solutions are secure by design, compliant with regulatory requirements, and resilient against evolving threats. Your expertise will guide cross-functional teams in adopting best practices, developing secure patterns, and shaping the technology strategy and roadmap for AI security across the organization. This is a mid-level to senior-level highly technical role that will serve as a mentor to more junior architects and will report to the Head of Security Architecture.
Requirements
At this time, Ally will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
The Work Itself
The Skills You Bring
Minimum Qualifications: 7 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Preferred Qualifications: 5 years of experience in security architecture with significant exposure to AI/Machine Learning systems and cloud environments. Experience with Model Context Protocol (MCP) and securing the infrastructure that supports it. Ability to mentor and coach a technical team, leading by example. Deep knowledge of network security, data security, cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP), and IAM principles. Proven experience conducting security reviews, threat modeling, and vendor/technology evaluations. Demonstrated ability to develop technology strategies, roadmaps, and secure architecture patterns based on evolving security threats and industry trends. Strong understanding of financial industry regulatory frameworks (e.g., FFIEC, PCI DSS, SOX) and cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS). Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to diverse audiences. Exceptional relationship-building and collaboration skills across technical and business teams. Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, AWS/Azure Security, TOGAF) are highly desirable. Bachelors or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
Benefits
Allys compensation program offers market-competitive base pay and pay-for-performance incentives, bonuses based on achieving personal and company goals. Our Total Rewards program includes industry-leading compensation and benefits, plus additional incentives that are designed to meet your needs and those of your family, so you can get the most out of your career and your life, including:
To view more detailed information about Allys Total Rewards, please visit this link: https://www.ally.com/content/dampdf/corporate/ally-total-rewards-snapshot.pdf
Who We Are
Ally Financial is a customer-centric leading digital financial services company with passionate customer service and innovative financial solutions. We are relentlessly focused on Doing it Right and being a trusted financial-services provider to our consumer, commercial, and corporate customers. For more information, visit www.ally.com.
Ally is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic disposition, or any other reason protected by law. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical or mental disabilities. For accommodation requests, email us at hrpolicy@ally.com. Ally will not discriminate against any qualified individual who is capable of performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Base Pay Range: $110,000 - $180,000 USD
An individuals position in the range is determined by the specific role, the scope and responsibilities of the role, work experience, education, certifications, training, and additional qualifications. We review internal pay, the competitive market, and business environment prior to extending an offer. Incentive Compensation: This position is eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan.