AI Architect, Partner Co-Innovation, Security Partnerships, Google Cloud at Google
Kirkland, WA
$183,000–$266,000from the description
Jul 21, 2026
Kirkland, WA
Jul 23, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
This role sits at the intersection of cloud security and strategic partnerships, serving as the primary technical point of contact for Google Cloud's most significant security partners. Day-to-day work involves designing and validating secure cloud architectures, guiding partners through compliance and AI/ML security challenges, and coordinating across engineering, sales, and product teams to deliver joint solutions. It suits an experienced cloud security architect comfortable in external-facing, advisory engagements.
Senior level · 7+ years · Kirkland, WA · Full-time
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How this req sits in the market our data
Roughly 190 people in the Kirkland, WA area plausibly meet what this posting asks for (information security analysts). range 140–290
Applicant volume Moderate — A normal amount of company. The rare requirements below are what will separate a shortlisted application from the rest.
Most people in this occupation already list these. Still required — just not what gets you shortlisted.
What the occupation pays Median $165,338 (middle half $132,613–$190,632). This posting is about at that midpoint.
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Why we read it this way (7)
The role title is 'AI Architect, Partner Co-Innovation, Security Partnerships' but the body describes the position as a 'Security Technical Solutions Consultant' — a partner-facing, customer-advisory role blending security architecture with technical sales/consulting. The SOC classification is a judgment call between 15-1212 (Information Security Analysts) for the security architecture and advisory work and 15-1211 (Computer Systems Analysts) for the partner/customer-facing consulting dimension.
The network security / data security / regulatory compliance requirement is structured as 'one or more of the following' — these are listed as alternatives to each other within a single required gate.
The preferred qualifications section lists cloud security delivery in customer-facing roles, Google Cloud or other cloud environment experience, security architecture/engineering, FedRAMP/PCI/HIPAA implementation, and a broad menu of attack/mitigation domains (network protocols, web app security, pen testing, auth/access control, cryptography, security monitoring, incident response, security tooling) — all marked preferred.
The posting lists three possible work locations (Kirkland WA, Reston VA, Sunnyvale CA); Kirkland WA is listed first and is the primary location used here. The role is not listed as remote.
Compensation is stated as $183,000–$266,000/year plus a 20% bonus target and equity — the bonus and equity are not captured in the comp fields, which reflect base salary only.
The Bachelor's degree requirement accepts 'equivalent practical experience,' so no minimum degree is flagged.
Ignored 3 non-technology phrase(s) as skills (responsibilities/concepts, not named tools): AI/ML security architecture, security architecture, authentication and access control.
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