Principal AI Cybersecurity Advisor

This position will be fully remote and can be hired anywhere in the continental U.S.

The Principal AI Advisor, Center of Excellence plays a critical role in serving as a trusted partner to Optivs clients. By combining advanced business and security practitioner knowledge, the Principal AI Cybersecurity Advisor designs security solutions using some of the most advanced security services and technologies to achieve highly defensible and scalable security programs to align with the clients security initiatives wherever AI is involved.

The Principal Advisor has extensive real-world knowledge in AI and can design pragmatic security solutions tailored to each clients environment and provide our clients and sellers with consistent security expertise on all sales opportunities. In partnership with domain specialists and experts, the Principal Advisor will drive thought leadership and inspired cyber security solutions powered by our ecosystem of people, products, and partners in all areas of AI.

What were looking for

• 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 to clients, including whiteboard sessions and other presentation mechanisms

• Strong attention to detail for reviewing statements of work (SOWs), quotes, and client deliverables

• Expands and shares broad security related knowledge and continuously expands their expertise in other domains across the portfolio as it pertains to a holistic approach to AI

• Vendor specific certification(s) focused primarily on AI and related areas of CoE focus

• Perform additional duties as directed or needed

• Ability to work in-person and remotely with distributed teams in a decentralized environment

• Valid driver 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

• 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

What you can expect from Optiv

• A company committed to our inclusive value through our Employee Resource Groups ()

• Work/life balance

• Professional training resources

• Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects

• Volunteer Opportunities. “Optiv Chips In” encourages employees to volunteer and engage with their teams and communities.

• The ability and technology necessary to productively work remotely/from home (where applicable)

EEO Statement

Optiv is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age 40 and over, marital status, genetic information, national origin, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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