Security & AI Governance Lead - Virtual!

Alight Solutions; España; A distancia; EUR 80.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading global workforce solutions provider is looking for a Security & AI Governance Lead. The successful candidate will oversee security practices and AI governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with regulations such as GDPR and CCPA. Responsibilities include risk management, implementing security policies, and cross-functional collaboration. The role requires 5+ years in security governance, a relevant degree, and excellent communication skills. This position offers flexible working arrangements and comprehensive benefits.

Servicios

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive benefits programs

Formación

• 5+ years of experience in security, risk management, or governance roles, ideally with exposure to AI/ML systems.
• Strong understanding of enterprise security architecture, data protection, and AI governance principles.
• Familiarity with frameworks such as ISO/IEC 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST AI RMF, and privacy regulations.

Responsabilidades

• Serve as the primary security contact for business units, balancing risk and reward.
• Lead the design and implementation of AI governance frameworks.
• Act as a liaison between business, IT, and enterprise architecture teams.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement skills

Educación

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Descripción del empleo

Overview

We are looking for a strategic and technically skilled Security & AI Governance Lead to establish and oversee enterprise-wide security practices and AI governance frameworks. This role will be instrumental in protecting our data, systems, and AI applications while ensuring responsible and compliant use of emerging technologies. The ideal candidate will be a trusted advisor across business and IT, driving secure innovation and risk-aware decision-making.

Note: This role supports services provided to the federal government or federal government contractor and therefore requires US Citizenship. Proof of citizenship status will be required at time of hire.

Key Responsibilities

• Security Leadership & Risk Management: Serve as the primary security contact for business units, balancing risk and reward in application development and third-party engagements; develop and enforce security policies, procedures, and technical guidelines across systems and data environments; oversee security risk assessments, threat modeling, and vulnerability analysis for enterprise systems and AI platforms in collaboration with the applicable security and technology teams; oversee analysis on source system data and models to identify hidden security risks and recommend mitigation strategies; prepare and present dashboards and technical reports summarizing security trends, incidents, and performance metrics; collaborate with stakeholders to plan, deploy, and execute the enterprise security strategies tied to AI development and usage.
• AI Governance Development: Lead the design and implementation of AI governance frameworks, ensuring ethical, secure, and compliant use of AI technologies; partner with legal, compliance, and data teams to align AI practices with regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, NIST AI RMF); define and operationalize AI risk management processes, including model validation, bias detection, and data privacy controls; support the development of AI usage policies, model documentation standards, and audit mechanisms.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as a liaison between business, IT, and enterprise architecture teams, ensuring alignment on security and governance priorities; assist teams in implementing data security technologies, compliance requirements, and secure development practices; partner with enterprise architects to design and evolve secure information and AI architectures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in security, risk management, or governance roles, ideally with exposure to AI / ML systems.
• Strong understanding of enterprise security architecture, data protection, and AI governance principles.
• Familiarity with frameworks such as ISO/IEC 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST AI RMF, and privacy regulations.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Preferred Certifications

• CISSP, CISM, CISA, CIPP, or equivalent

Alight requires all virtual interviews to be conducted on video.

Working & Benefits

• Flexible Working: We support flexible working arrangements wherever possible. Alight has been a leader in the flexible workspace and has been recognized for remote work.
• Benefits: Programs and plans for health, wellbeing, retirement, vacation and sick leave, parental leave, continuing education and training, and voluntary benefits options.

By applying for a position with Alight, you understand that an offer is contingent on a background check consistent with our employment policies. Checks may include SSN / SIN validation, education and employment verification, criminal checks, sanctions and government watch lists, credit checks, and / or drug tests. You will be notified which checks are required during the hiring process.

Inclusion & Equal Opportunity

Our commitment to Inclusion

We celebrate differences and foster an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities during the hiring process. If accommodation is needed, please contact.

Authorization to work

Applicants must have work authorization in the country of employment without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Note: This description does not restrict management’s right to assign duties to other entities, including subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.

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