Senior Director AI Security 664

The global data privacy software market is projected to grow from $2.36 billion in 2022 to $25.85 billion by 2029. 
So, if you are searching for an innovative career, then the cybersecurity industry might just be the one for you. Protegrity, an international provider of data protection solutions, is looking for new team members who want to make an impact in a company that prioritizes something we all care about: our privacy.
We need people who recognize the opportunity, can plan effectively, take action and execute in the enterprise marketplace with our intuitive, diverse, and future-forward global teams. 
So, are you up for collaborating with the best in data security?
Join us on this journey and make an impact with one of the top 25 global software providers. We look forward to making our world become a better place with you on our team. 
Apply and discover what’s next today!
Protegrity is seeking a passionate and talented (Sr Director AI Security) to join our (GenAI Security Team). This position is a hybrid work role with collaborative in-office work as needed 2-3 days/week and remote work possible remaining days.
GenAI Safety, Security, and Privacy is important to all of us. At Protegrity our products make this possible for some of the largest companies in the world. Protegrity puts our customers in the best possible position to choose how they want to protect their GenAI and data estate. Thanks to the centralized management and transparency of our platform- a “single pane of glass”- teams can apply trustworthy and responsible GenAI everywhere data resides, understand purpose, and place trust in outcomes.
We are currently investing in our GenAI Security platform and growing a high caliber team to lead the way for us. Since our founding of the Data Security platform over 10 years ago, we are fully vested in helping clients protect their information. We help secure many operational systems that drive the day-to-day functions of business, as well as the analytical systems behind decision-making, personalized customer experiences, and AI modeling. All of this propels businesses forward by fueling innovation and giving clients a competitive advantage over less savvy competitors. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to be part of a global team developing a product that the business marketplace MUST have in place in order to do business. 
You are an experienced, driven, and curious security leader with expertise in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), Generative AI (GenAI), Unstructured Data Processing, and Large Language Models (LLMs). As a Senior Technical Leader in this role, you will own the AI security domain and drive the development of next-generation solutions focusing on AI governance, safety, security, and privacy frameworks. As a key contributor, you will lead efforts to research, design, and implement scalable technologies that set the industry standard for secure and compliant GenAI systems.You will play a central role in shaping our AI/ML strategy. You will collaborate with a cross-functional team of domain experts and software engineers to deliver solutions that address critical market needs, enabling secure, trustworthy, and high-performing AI applications. You are passionate about solving complex challenges at the intersection of AI innovation and security and wish to be part of a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead cutting-edge research on securing Generative AI, NLP, and LLMs to tackle challenges in unstructured data processing emphasizing safety guardrails and compliance.
• Conduct advanced AI/ML security research and experimentation to develop novel algorithms and scalable solutions for secure and compliant GenAI systems.
• Develop and optimize models, tools and methodologies to detect and mitigate risks, including bias, toxicity, and hallucination in LLMs.
• Architect and deploy robust frameworks to govern AI systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory mandates.
• Build end-to-end pipelines for training, evaluation, and deployment of GenAI systems, with a focus on operational excellence.
• Incorporate state-of-the-art safety measures, including adversarial testing, bias mitigation, and secure access controls.
• Serve as evangelist by publishing white papers, contributing to industry forums, and advising stakeholders on emerging GenAI trends.
• Lead collaborations with researchers, engineers, and product teams to integrate state-of-the-art AI models into enterprise-grade product solutions.
• Provide thought leadership in AI governance and security, mentoring cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Partner with legal, compliance, and ethics teams to ensure adherence to regulatory standards and ethical AI practices.

Qualifications:

• 12-15 years of experience in AI/ML, security, governance, and safety with 2+ years specializing in GenAI and LLMs.
• Expertise in building and optimizing AI/LLM-based data classification systems.
• Expertise in using AI/LLM-based techniques for trust, risk, safety and security guardrails of GenAI systems.
• Proven experience developing secure and privacy-preserving AI solutions, with knowledge and use of tools like LangChain, Hugging Face, OpenAI APIs, etc.
• In-depth understanding of AI lifecycle management, including bias mitigation, explainability, and robustness testing.
• Advanced programming skills in Python and potentially other languages like RUST, Java, and Go.
• Practical knowledge of frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Keras.
• Familiarity with MLOps pipelines and cloud-native tools (e.g., Sagemaker, Vertex AI, Aure Machine Learning, Azure OpenAI Services, Bedrock, etc.)
• Knowledge of explainability tools (e.g., SHAP, LIME) and secure AI development frameworks.
• Understanding of data and AI regulatory and security frameworks and standards including, NIST, OWASP, EU AI, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to translate technical expertise into high value product outcomes.
 Key Personal Attributes
• Exceptional problem-solving skills, with a focus on secure AI system development.
• A collaborative mindset to work effectively in cross-functional environments.
• Strong communication skills to articulate complex AI concepts to diverse audiences, including executives and customers.
• A commitment to continuous learning and a passion for emerging AI technologies.
• Intellectual curiosity with a passion for solving complex AI and security challenges.

Why Choose Protegrity

• This role offers the opportunity to innovate at the intersection of GenAI safety, privacy, and governance. You will play a pivotal role in helping customers establish trust and compliance in their AI applications while contributing to the company’s technical strategy and industry leadership. Join us in shaping the future of GenAI security.
• We offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package as well as the excitement, challenges, and rewards of a fast-growing, entrepreneurial company.
• Become a member of a leading Data and GenAI Protection, Privacy and Security company during one of the best market opportunities to come along in a generation.
• Competitive Compensation/Total Reward Packages that include:
• Health Benefits (Health/Dental/Vision)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401K
• Annual Bonus Incentives
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Work on global projects with diverse, energetic, team members who respect each other and celebrate differences.

Working Model:

• This role is available as hybrid role where you will be required to commute to the office in Stamford, CT 2-3 days a week and work from home the other days. In certain circumstances the work model may change to accommodate business needs.

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits with generous vacation and holiday time off. All employees are also provided access to ongoing learning & development. Ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace is our priority. We are committed to an environment of acceptance where you are free to bring your full self to work. All qualified applicants and current employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or veteran status. Please reference Section 12: Supplemental Notice for Job Applicants in our Privacy Policy to inform you of the categories of personal information that we collect from individuals who inquire about and/or apply to work for Protegrity USA, Inc., or its parent company, subsidiaries or affiliates, and the purposes for which we use such personal information.