AI Security Strategy Leader | Enterprise Risk & Governance

Ryder System, Inc.; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits and welfare

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. is seeking a Senior Director of AI Security to establish and mature the enterprise AI Security program under the CIO.

You will lead governance, risk, and secure adoption of AI technologies across the organization, including Generative AI and LLM platforms, while building a high‑performing security architecture team. Reporting to the CIO, this role partners with Enterprise Architecture, Legal, Privacy, and Business leadership to implement security by design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Security, Engineering, Data Science or related field.
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, Data Science or related field preferred.
• 10+ years in progressive cybersecurity leadership.
• 3+ years designing, implementing, and securing AI/ML.
• 2+ years in cloud security configuration and management (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• 2+ years of experience in application security with emphasis on AI/ML.
• 5+ years leading security architecture or engineering organizations.
• Knowledge of NIST CSF, RMF, Privacy Framework, etc. Advanced.
• CSSLP, CISSP, CCSP certifications preferred; CISSP required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the enterprise AI Security strategy, operating model, governance framework, and multi-year roadmap.
• Establish enterprise AI security standards, policies, reference architectures, and secure development requirements for AI technologies.
• Lead AI security risk management including model governance, third-party AI assessments, AI inventory, threat modeling, and regulatory compliance.
• Build and lead the AI Security organization including hiring, mentoring, budgeting, strategic planning, and operational execution.
• Partner with technology, architecture, engineering, legal, privacy, procurement, and business leaders to securely enable enterprise AI adoption.
• Oversee AI security architecture reviews, secure design approvals, and security assessments for enterprise AI initiatives.
• Monitor emerging AI threats, vulnerabilities, regulatory developments, and industry best practices, adjusting strategy accordingly

Skills

LLMs & GenAI

Adversarial AI/ML

Security architecture

Risk management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

Ryder System, Inc. is seeking a Senior Director of AI Security to establish and mature the enterprise AI Security program under the CIO.

You will lead governance, risk, and secure adoption of AI technologies across the organization, including Generative AI and LLM platforms, while building a high‑performing security architecture team. Reporting to the CIO, this role partners with Enterprise Architecture, Legal, Privacy, and Business leadership to implement security by design.