Principal AI Cybersecurity Advisor
RemoteUnited States
Job Summary
Design pragmatic security solutions tailored to clients' unique environments where AI is involved, driving thought leadership and scalable security programs aligned with client initiatives. Lead new discussions by leveraging peer networks to perform requirements analysis, coordinate demonstrations, and evaluate security technologies while identifying cross-sell and upsell opportunities across Optiv's portfolio. Qualify, lead, and partner with internal colleagues to manage proposal processes, scope, and RFI/RFP responses, articulating how AI technology meets executive-level stakeholder needs. Maintain expert knowledge of client security environments and risk appetites to define roadmaps for AI strategy execution, budgetary spend, and return on investment metrics.
Required Qualifications
- BS/BA or equivalent and applicable work experience
- Minimum of ten (10) years in an information security role
- preferably as a consulting advisor, architect, team leader, director and/or higher
- Highly motivated self-starter that does not require day-to-day management
- Ability to work in a highly adaptable and nimble team environment with responsive communication
- Thorough understanding of the current threat landscape, vulnerabilities, and defensive controls as it pertains to AI
- Strong business and technical acumen and ability to lead technology focused discussions as it pertains to AI
- Strong presentation, written, and oral communication skills
- Strong attention to detail for reviewing statements of work (SOWs), quotes, and client deliverables
- Vendor specific certification(s) focused primarily on AI and related areas of CoE focus
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to travel within US and Canada, as well as internationally as needed
- CISSP, GIAC, CISA, CISM, CCSP or other relevant professional cybersecurity certifications that may relate to AI
Desired Qualifications
- Experience speaking and evangelizing technology and AI thought leadership and vision at events
- Previous experience leading an information security function or program
- Organizational membership and participation in chapter meetings such as ISACA, ISSA
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