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Senior Director – AI & Proactive Security

Role overview

Qualifications

  • 15+ years in cybersecurity with experience in AI/ML or emerging technologies
  • Hands-on experience with offensive security, red teaming, or advanced security testing
  • Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts and associated security risks
  • Experience working across security engineering, defense, and risk functions

Responsibilities

  • Own execution of cyber resilience initiatives aligned to defined strategy
  • Design and champion a Continuous Threat Exposure Management strategy
  • Lead execution of AI security controls across model lifecycle
  • Drive adoption of AI capabilities to enhance threat detection, response, and automation

About the company

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ACCIONA

Utilities

Leaders in developing regenerative infrastructure to design a better planet. Our offer covers the whole value chain, from design and construction to operation and maintenance. We develop our business activities based on the desire to contribute to economic and social development in the communities in which we operate.We execute our sustainability strategy through a Sustainability Master Plan, a road map containing all the initiatives of the Company in this field. Our aim is to lead the transition towards a low-carbon economy, bringing quality criteria and innovation processes to all projects in order to optimize the efficient use of resources and respect the environment.We have been a carbon neutral company since 2016, but we go further and want to create a positive impact, with people and the planet at the center.

Company details

Company typeXLarge
IndustryUtilities
Company size10001

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Senior Director – AI & Proactive Security

We are seeking a highly innovative and forward-leaning leader to drive the execution of the organization’s AI-focused cyber resilience capabilities. This role sits at the center of securing AI systems and leveraging AI to transform cybersecurity operations. The position is responsible for operationalizing AI security (security for AI systems) and AI-driven security innovation (AI for security), translating enterprise strategy into tangible capabilities across red teaming, continuous validation, and AI-enabled defense. This role requires a disruptive mindset, strong technical depth, and the ability to challenge traditional security approaches in favor of modern, AI-driven models.

Operational Leadership

  • Own execution of cyber resilience initiatives aligned to defined strategy

  • Design and champion a Continuous Threat Exposure Management strategy that integrates offensive security insights into enterprise risk management.

  • Define and own the enterprise AI security strategy, aligning with organizational security philosophy, risk appetite, and business objectives.

  • Partner with leaders across Cyber Defense, Architecture and Engineering, Identity and Access Management, and Governance, Risk and Compliance to transform operations through AI and offensive security insights.

  • Track performance metrics and effectiveness of AI security and testing programs

  • Coordinate internal teams and external vendors to deliver outcomes

  • Provide actionable insights and reporting to senior leadership

AI Security – Security for AI Systems

  • Lead execution of AI security controls across model lifecycle (development, deployment, monitoring)

  • Perform AI red teaming to identify vulnerabilities such as prompt injection, model inversion, and adversarial inputs

  • Implement and operate AI Security Posture Management (AISPM) capabilities

  • Support governance of AI models, including model inventory, access controls, and usage monitoring

  • Partner with engineering and data science teams to embed security controls into MLOps pipelines

  • Validate security of cloud AI platforms (e.g., AWS Bedrock, GCP Vertex AI) and internal AI systems

AI for Security – Transformation & Innovation

  • Drive adoption of AI capabilities to enhance threat detection, response, and automation

  • Prototype and deploy AI/ML use cases across cyber defense, GRC, and offensive security

  • Partner to drive adoption of AI and machine learning capabilities across GRC, Cyber Defense, IAM, Architecture and Engineering, and Offensive Security.

  • Evaluate and operationalize AI-powered security tools and platforms

  • Develop internal AI literacy and capability uplift programs for security teams to responsibly and effectively leverage AI technologies

  • Collaborate with internal teams to embed AI into security workflows and decision-making processes

  • Challenge conventional security models and introduce innovative, automation-driven approaches

Offensive Security & Continuous Validation

  • Execute red and purple team exercises simulating advanced adversary behaviors

  • Conduct adversary emulation campaigns aligned to business-critical assets

  • Integrate offensive testing results into control improvements and detection engineering

  • Operate breach and attack simulation tools to continuously validate controls

  • Support risk-based vulnerability management with a focus on exploitability and business impact

  • Continuously assess attack surface, including AI systems and shadow AI usage

  • Translate testing results into measurable risk reduction actions

Qualifications

  • 15+ years in cybersecurity with some experience or exposure to AI/ML or emerging technologies

  • Hands-on experience with offensive security, red teaming, or advanced security testing

  • Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts and associated security risks

  • Experience working across security engineering, defense, and risk functions

  • Demonstrated ability to innovate and challenge traditional security models

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with AI red teaming or AI model security

  • Familiarity with MLOps pipelines and AI system architecture

  • Experience with cloud AI platforms and modern architectures

  • Background in highly regulated industries or complex environments

Success Measures: First 12–18 Months

  • Stand up core AI Security capabilities, including AI red teaming, AI Security Posture Management (AISPM), and baseline controls across AI/ML environments.

  • Establish an operational model for securing AI systems, including repeatable testing methodologies for model risk (e.g., prompt injection, adversarial inputs, data leakage scenarios).

  • Deliver initial AI red teaming campaigns against priority AI use cases, models, and platforms, with findings integrated into remediation workflows.

  • Embed security into AI/ML pipelines by partnering with engineering and data science teams.

  • Drive adoption of AI-enabled security capabilities, delivering 2–3 production use cases improving detection, response, or automation.

  • Introduce continuous validation for AI and traditional environments using BAS and offensive techniques.

  • Reduce measurable risk exposure by integrating findings into vulnerability management and remediation processes.

  • Identify and assess shadow AI usage and bring it under governance and security controls.

  • Evaluate and operationalize key AI security tools delivering measurable improvement in outcomes.

  • Influence a shift toward AI-driven security models and innovative approaches.

  • Establish KPIs demonstrating improvements in AI security maturity and cyber resilience.

Compensation/Benefits Information (US Applicants Only): Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses, and certifications. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan.  This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits that we provide to our employees, please click here.

 

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

It is the policy of Mobility to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Mobility will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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