Senior Manager – Security of AI

Protiviti

. Lead Security of AI client engagements, including AI risk assessments, LLM application threat modeling, agentic system security reviews, red team exercises, and governance program design .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $142,000 - $227,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in AI security, including risk assessments and threat modeling, while effectively leading teams and managing client relationships. Proficient in developing security methodologies and tools to enhance AI security service offerings.

Highest-signal resume keywords

AI Security Risk AssessmentSecurity ArchitectureClient Relationship ManagementTeam LeadershipProfessional Certification (CISSP, CISM, CCSP, CISA)

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Hard Skills

AI/ML SecurityApplication SecurityCloud SecuritySecurity ConsultingPrompt InjectionData PoisoningModel InversionML Pipeline Supply Chain ThreatsAgentic System Access ControlLLM-Integrated Application Security

Soft Skills

MentoringCoachingRelationship BuildingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPCISMCCSPCISA

Industry Keywords

OWASP Top 10 for LLMsNIST AI RMFMITRE ATLASEU AI ActAI Risk Guidance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Security of AI client engagements, including AI risk assessments, LLM application threat modeling, agentic system security reviews, red team exercises, and governance program design
Develop lasting relationships with client executives and serve as a trusted advisor throughout clients’ AI security journeys
Shape and advance Protiviti’s Security of AI service offerings
Partner with practice leadership to evolve methodology, tooling, and delivery accelerators
Help recruit, mentor, and retain talent
Coach managers and senior consultants on technical depth, client delivery, and career growth
Build Protiviti’s external presence in AI security through publications, speaking engagements, and industry working groups
Lead and develop teams of consultants and senior consultants

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years in cybersecurity, with meaningful depth in security architecture, AI/ML security, application security, cloud security, or security consulting
Direct experience with AI security risks, including prompt injection, data poisoning, model inversion, ML pipeline supply chain threats, agentic system access control, or LLM-integrated application security
Familiarity with 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
Experience leading and developing teams of consultants and senior consultants
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent demonstrated experience
7+ years working in cybersecurity, including at least 3 years in professional services, consulting, or a client-facing advisory role
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Professional certification such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or CISA preferred
Successful completion of a background check required as a condition of employment
Ability to work in a hybrid model and travel to local or out-of-state client sites as required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus plan with 14% bonus target opportunity
Discretionary stock compensation opportunities
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
FSA and HSA healthcare accounts
Life and accident insurance
Adoption and fertility assistance
Paid parental leave up to 10 weeks
Short-term and 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; new hires receive up to 20 days per calendar year
Up to 11 paid holidays each calendar year
Hybrid work model with remote and in-person work
Flexible environment
Reasonable accommodation support