Security of AI Associate Director

Protiviti

Associate Director leading the Security of AI practice at Protiviti. Driving AI security solutions and building client relationships in a collaborative environment.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeNew York City • Massachusetts, New York, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $165,000 - $282,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Security of AI engagements — AI risk assessments, threat modeling for LLM-integrated applications, agentic system security reviews, red team exercises, and governance program design
Shape and advance Protiviti's Security of AI service offerings
Partner with practice leadership to evolve methodology, tooling, and delivery accelerators that keep our offerings aligned with emerging client needs and market direction
Develop the practice. Help recruit, mentor, and retain top talent
Coach managers and senior consultants on technical depth, client delivery, and career growth within the AI security space
Support business development. Lead and contribute to client pursuits, develop proposals, and collaborate with directors and managing directors on account strategy and expansion within priority accounts
Build Protiviti's external presence in AI security. Contribute thought leadership through publications, speaking engagements, and participation in industry working groups to strengthen brand recognition and market positioning

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years in cybersecurity, with meaningful depth in at least one of: security architecture, AI/ML security, application security, cloud security, or security consulting
Direct experience with AI security risks — prompt injection, data poisoning, model inversion, supply chain threats in ML pipelines, agentic system access control, or LLM-integrated application security
Familiarity with the emerging AI security and governance landscape: OWASP Top 10 for LLMs, NIST AI RMF, MITRE ATLAS, EU AI Act, and sector-specific AI risk guidance
Track record of owning client relationships and managing multi-workstream engagements from kickoff through delivery
Strong communicator. You can explain AI risk to a security engineer, a CISO, and a board — without changing the substance
Experience leading and developing teams of consultants and senior consultants
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Management Information Systems, Mathematics, or similar) or equivalent demonstrated experience
8+ years working in cybersecurity, with at least 3 years in professional services, consulting, or a client-facing advisory role
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite applications with specific emphasis on Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Professional certification such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, CISA, or equivalent preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverages
FSA and HSA healthcare accounts
Life and accident insurance
Adoption and fertility assistance
Paid parental leave up to 10 weeks
Short/long term disability
401(k) savings and investment plan with employer match of 50% on the first 6% of contributions
Choice Time Off (CTO) for vacation, personal needs, and sick time
Up to 20 days of CTO per calendar year
Recognizes up to 11 paid holidays each calendar year

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Hard Skills & Tools

AI/ML SecurityApplication SecurityCloud SecuritySecurity ConsultingPrompt InjectionData PoisoningModel InversionSupply Chain Threats in ML PipelinesAgentic System Access ControlLLM-Integrated Application Security

Soft Skills

Strong Communication

Certifications

CISSPCISMCCSPCISA