Associate Director, AI Security Governance, Risk and Compliance
Listed on 2026-05-30
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Information Security, AI Engineer, Data Security
Associate Director, AI Security Governance, Risk and Compliance
- Irving, Texas
- Temple Terrace, Florida
- Cary, North Carolina
- Basking Ridge, New Jersey
Job : r-1095496
Apply prior to the end date:
June 26, 2026
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We are seeking a seasoned, innovative, and hands‑on AI Security leader to join Verizon’s Cyber AI Services (CAIS) organization and lead our Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) team. This role will drive the development and operationalization of Verizon’s AI security governance program, ensuring AI systems are deployed securely, responsibly, and in alignment with enterprise risk, regulatory and cybersecurity requirements.
The Associate Director will lead the identification, assessment, and treatment of risks associated with Verizon’s use of AI, while helping shape the enterprise‑wide control framework for AI technologies. This includes aligning policies, standards and security controls with industry frameworks while partnering across Cyber Security, Legal, Privacy, Responsible AI, Architecture, and Technology teams to embed security and governance throughout the AI lifecycle.
The leader will serve as both a strategic advisor and operational driver—capable of translating complex AI and cybersecurity risks into clear, actionable guidance for technical and executive stakeholders alike.
The role will oversee the development of scalable AI risk assessment methodologies, centralized AI risk visibility and reporting, AI control validation process and governance mechanisms that evolve alongside emerging AI capabilities, threats and regulatory expectations.
Responsibilities- Own the vision, roadmap, and execution of Verizon’s AI GRC team
- Establish AI‑centric risk‑management processes and outcomes through policies and controls based on organizational priorities and tolerance
- Perform regular reviews of AI applications for compliance and alignment, documenting risks and mitigation strategies as part of the risk‑management review process
- Document processes for information/technology risk assessments and thresholds to warrant a more in‑depth review
- Lead the creation of automation for 80%+ of the AI risk‑assessment process
- Oversee the creation of an AI compliance program and dashboard
- Facilitate an AI security training program, including content creation, that ensures the business is aware of AI cyber risk and associated best practices
- Guide the review and prioritization of AI projects in alignment with organizational risk priorities
- Ensure timely and orchestrated Verizon Cyber Security (VCS) engagement in Verizon’s secure AI efforts
- Serve as a trusted advisor to business and technology stakeholders across the enterprise to partner on AI security concerns
This position can be located in other valid Verizon locations.
What we're looking for… You’ll need to have:- Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience
- Eight or more years of relevant experience (including IT, cybersecurity, and/or AI disciplines) with progressive leadership responsibilities, including at least 3 years focused on AI/ML security technologies
- Experience performing comprehensive risk assessments
- Strong technical knowledge of AI/ML technologies
- Experience with security policy creation
- Experience working on third‑party risk assessments
- Demonstrated knowledge of AI‑related risks and mitigation strategies, particularly for Generative AI solutions
- Comprehensive understanding of cyber‑based frameworks including NIST AI Risk Management Framework, MITRE ATLAS, and OWASP Top 10 LLM
- Knowledge of…
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