Director of AI SecOps

VerTALENTS; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

VerTALENTS is seeking a Director of AI SecOps to lead AI-enabled automation for client-facing cybersecurity services. This senior, hands-on role combines software engineering with AI expertise to solve complex challenges and deliver scalable security solutions for our clients.

The ideal candidate will guide multidisciplinary teams, engage with senior stakeholders, and drive technical strategy across architectures, integrations, and automation in a fully remote international setting.

Qualifications

• Strong background in software development.
• Experience applying AI technologies to complex challenges.
• Solid understanding of software architecture, automation, and system integration.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Strong client-facing experience, including communicating with senior executives.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead AI-driven automation initiatives for client-facing cybersecurity services.
• Identify opportunities to apply AI models and software engineering techniques to client challenges.
• Guide the development and implementation of AI-powered security solutions.
• Lead and mentor software engineers and security professionals.
• Provide technical guidance on system architecture, integration, and automation.
• Communicate with senior client stakeholders to understand requirements and propose solutions.
• Collaborate with VerSprite leadership on technical priorities and service innovation.

Skills

Software development

AI technologies

Leadership

Client-facing

Communication

Tools

APIs

Cloud platforms

Job description

VerTALENTS is a subsidiary of VerSprite Cybersecurity. Specializing in technology staffing and utilizing a network of technical clients, VerTALENTS connects top level technical talent with industry clients through various methods and expands not only clients talent network, but candidates job search as well. At the bottom line, VerTALENTS adds value to both clients and candidates alike.

We work with clients to fill both full-time and contracting opportunities, so If the following job interests you,

VerSprite is seeking a Director of AI SecOps to lead the application of artificial intelligence across our client-facing cybersecurity services.

This is a senior, hands-on technical leadership role focused on leveraging AI technologies and software development expertise to solve complex automation challenges, enhance cybersecurity operations, and deliver scalable solutions for our clients.

The ideal candidate combines strong software engineering knowledge with AI expertise, proven technical leadership skills, and the ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders at client organizations.

This is not a traditional software development leadership position. The focus is on applying AI and technical expertise to improve cybersecurity service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead AI-driven automation initiatives for client-facing cybersecurity services.
• Identify opportunities to apply AI models and software engineering techniques to solve client challenges.
• Guide the development and implementation of AI-powered security solutions.
• Lead and mentor software engineers and technical cybersecurity professionals.
• Provide technical guidance on system architecture, integration, and automation.
• Work directly with senior client stakeholders to understand requirements and communicate solutions.
• Collaborate with VerSprite leadership on technical priorities and service innovation.

Required Qualifications

• Strong prior software development experience.
• Experience applying AI technologies to complex technical challenges.
• Solid understanding of software architecture, automation, and system integration.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Strong client-facing experience, including communication with senior executives.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Professional fluency in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in cybersecurity operations or security engineering.
• Experience with threat modeling.
• Experience with AI-driven security automation.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, APIs, and modern development environments.

Location Requirements

Remote - International candidates only.

Preferred locations: Argentina, Poland, Italy, Romania, Netherlands, Spain, and Portugal. Other international locations may be considered based on experience.