Director, Securing AI
kpmgAustin, TX
About the role
Overview:
As Director, Securing AI, you lead the design and execution of security capabilities for AI platforms, models and related services, enabling secure-by-design adoption at scale. You partner with engineering and product teams to embed security across the lifecycle and guide IAM, threat management, and governance for AI environments. You advise clients and cross-functional stakeholders, translating complex risks into practical actions while upholding a respectful, professional culture. This role offers impact across advisory programs and a chance to shape secure AI at scale. Compensation / Benefits 401(k) medical insurance dental insurance vision insurance disability and life insurance paid time off
Responsibilities:
Lead security strategy, design and implementation for AI platforms, apps, models and agents with secure-by-design principles Define and operationalize security architecture, guardrails and controls for AI and SaaS platforms, including policy enforcement and monitoring Direct platform security initiatives across cloud and enterprise environments, partnering with engineering and product teams Guide IAM strategy for AI and platform environments, including authentication, authorization and access governance Oversee threat and vulnerability management for AI and platform technologies, including risk assessment and remediation Advise clients and stakeholders on security risks with practical solutions; lead teams and drive scalable security capabilities
Key requirements:
Minimum eight years of cybersecurity experience with significant AI security exposure Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university Experience designing or implementing Security AI controls and architecture for AI platforms, models or AI-enabled apps Experience with platform security and SaaS guardrails, including baselines, access controls and policy enforcement Experience with IAM and threat/vulnerability management including authentication, authorization, privileged access, security testing and remediation Strong leadership, analytical, written and verbal communication, and stakeholder management skills Ability to travel as required Authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship now or in the future Leadership Analytical thinking Written and verbal communication Security AI controls and architecture for AI platforms/models/agents Security baselines for SaaS platforms and guardrails IAM (authentication, authorization, privileged access)
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JOB OVERVIEW
Experience level
Manager
Location
Austin, TX
Occupation
Security Managers
Industry
Computer Systems Design Services
Posted
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