AI Security Engineer Senior Manager

About the role

This is a strategic leadership role that will require hands-on technical experience. You will shape the AI security vision, establish governance and controls, and partner across product, engineering, risk, and legal teams to embed security and trust into the AI lifecycle. You will also mentor teams and influence senior stakeholders to enable confident, secure adoption of AI technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Build the AI Security Strategy
• Contribute to and drive the evolution of the enterprise AI security vision, roadmap, and operating model aligned to broader cybersecurity and AI priorities.
• Embed Security into AI at Scale
• Ensure secure-by-design principles across the AI lifecycle, including model development, data pipelines, deployment, and monitoring.
• Lead AI Risk & Governance
• Establish frameworks to manage AI-specific risks (e.g., model integrity, data leakage, adversarial threats, misuse). Partner with risk and legal to operationalize responsible AI and regulatory compliance.
• Architect Secure AI Solutions
• Guide secure architecture and engineering practices for AI/ML and GenAI platforms, integrating security into MLOps/LLMOps and DevSecOps pipelines.
• Drive Standards and Controls
• Define enterprise standards, policies, and controls for AI security, including access, data protection, model validation, and auditability.
• Build and Develop Talent
• Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing team of engineers and security specialists. Elevate AI security capabilities across the organization.
• Enable Business Outcomes Securely
• Balance innovation with risk management—enabling rapid AI adoption while safeguarding enterprise assets, client trust, and brand reputation.
• Influence and Align Stakeholders
• Engage senior leaders across technology, product, risk, and business functions. Communicate clearly on risks, trade-offs, and investment priorities.

Qualifications

• Required:
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Business Administration
• Minimum 10 years of experience across cybersecurity and software engineering, including AI/ML with increasing leadership responsibility
• Minimum 2 years of people and/or process management experience
• Preferred:
• Proven track record defining and implementing security strategies for emerging technologies, including AI/GenAI
• Deep understanding of AI/LLM risks (e.g., prompt injection, data exposure, adversarial attacks) and mitigation approaches
• Experience with cloud-native architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern engineering practices (DevSecOps, MLOps)
• Strong knowledge of data protection, identity, and governance frameworks, including responsible AI and regulatory considerations
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead cross-functional initiatives at scale

Wage Range

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $137,400 to $282,100.

Additional Information

The team
Deloitte Technology US (DT - US) helps power Deloitte’s success, which serves many of the world’s largest, most respected organizations. We develop and deploy cutting-edge internal and go-to-market solutions that help Deloitte operate effectively and lead in the market. Our reputation is built on a tradition of delivering with excellence.
The ~3,000 professionals in DT - US deliver services including:
- Cyber Security
- Technology Support
- Technology & Infrastructure
- Applications
- Relationship Management
- Strategy & Communications
- Project Management
- Financials
Cyber Security
Cyber Security vigilantly protects Deloitte and client data. The team leads a strategic cyber risk program that adapts to a rapidly changing threat landscape, changes in business strategies, risks, and vulnerabilities. Using situational awareness, threat intelligence, and building a security culture across the organization, the team helps to protect the Deloitte brand.
Areas of focus include:
- Risk & Compliance
- Identity & Access Management
- Data Protection
- Cyber Design
- Incident Response
- Security Architecture
- Business Partnership