Principal - Cybersecurity Audit, Risk & Governance Architect – AI & Emerging Tech

Verizon; Ashburn (VA); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

401(k) savings plan

Paid holidays

Paid personal days

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Verizon is seeking a Principal - Cybersecurity Audit, Risk & Governance Architect to lead AI governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance for enterprise and public sector products. You will design risk-informed controls, coordinate audits, and advise product and engineering leadership on security by design.

The role requires extensive experience in risk management and compliance across NIST, ISO, SOC 2, and AI-specific frameworks, with a strong emphasis on governance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience.
• Six or more years of relevant experience in Information Security Risk Management, IT Audit, or GRC.
• Demonstrated experience evaluating AI/ML risk, LLMs, data pipeline security, or AI vendor tools.
• Proven track record leading SOC 2 Type II audits, ISO 27001, or regulatory compliance programs.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain enterprise AI Risk Management Framework aligned with NIST AI RMF, ISO 42001, and emerging regulations.
• Lead end-to-end audits (SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001) and manage evidence collection and auditor relationships.
• Evaluate third-party SaaS vendors and AI model providers for security posture and data usage.
• Perform security risk assessments and threat modeling for AI/ML initiatives and LLM integrations.
• Advise Product, Engineering, and Business leaders on Security & Privacy by Design in roadmaps.
• Establish metrics and dashboards for executive risk committee on compliance and AI risk.

Skills

Security risk management

IT audit

GRC

SOC 2 audits

ISO 27001

NIST CSF/SP 800-53/800-171

Cloud infrastructure basics

AI/ML risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience

Tools

Vanta

Drata

LogicGate

ServiceNow

Job description

Principal - Cybersecurity Audit, Risk & Governance Architect – AI & Emerging Tech

• Irving, Texas /
• Basking Ridge, New Jersey

Job ID: R-1101517

When you join Verizon

You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the #VTeamLife.

What you’ll be doing...

We are seeking an experienced Security Risk & Compliance Lead to shape the future of our products and services for our enterprise and public sector customers specifically for security risk, audit readiness, and AI governance. In this role, you will bridge the gap between traditional security compliance, enterprise risk management, and the safe deployment of AI native network technologies. You will work closely with VBG stakeholders to establish risk-informed controls that enable rapid innovation while protecting our customer data and system integrity.

• AI Governance & Risk Management: Design, implement, and maintain the enterprise AI Risk Management Framework aligned with NIST AI RMF, ISO 42001, and emerging global regulations (e.g., EU AI Act).

• Audit & Compliance Management: Lead end-to-end execution of internal and external security audits (SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, etc.), managing evidence collection, remediation tracking, and auditor relationships.

• Third-Party AI & Vendor Risk: Evaluate third-party SaaS vendors and AI model providers for security posture, data privacy usage, training data retention, and regulatory compliance.

• Threat Modeling & Risk Assessments: Perform security risk assessments and threat models on new AI/ML initiatives, LLM integrations, and core platform capabilities.

• Cross-Functional Advisory: Serve as the primary security risk advisor to Product, Engineering, and Business leaders, embedding "Security & Privacy by Design" into product roadmaps.

• Metrics & Board Reporting: Establish metrics, KRIs, and reporting dashboards for the CISO and Executive Risk Committee regarding compliance status and emerging AI risks.

What we’re looking for...

You’ll need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience.
• Six or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training.
• Six or more years of progressive experience in Information Security Risk Management, IT Audit, or Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC).
• Demonstrated experience evaluating risks associated with AI/ML systems, Large Language Models (LLMs), data pipeline security, or AI vendor tools.
• Proven track record leading SOC 2 Type II audits, ISO 27001 certifications, or regulatory compliance programs from preparation through remediation.
• Deep familiarity with NIST SP 800-53 / NIST SP 800-171 / NIST CSF, SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, and HIPAA, and AI-specific frameworks (NIST AI RMF, OWASP LLM Top 10).
• Basic understanding of cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP/Azure), API security, data pipeline architecture, or software development lifecycles (SDLC).

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

• Have one or more certification such as; IAPP Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional (AIGP), CDPSE, CRISC (Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control), CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) and/or CISSP, CISM.
• Experience implementing or operating modern GRC automation platforms (e.g., Vanta, Drata, LogicGate, ServiceNow). Demonstrated experience setting up Continuous Control Monitoring (CCM) or automated evidence-polling integrations.
• Knowledge and experience in project managing multiple and simultaneous assessments and audits for continuous authorizations.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to translate complex technical/regulatory requirements into actionable business guidance.

Where you’ll be working

In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes working from home and a minimum of three days per week in the office, which will be set by your manager. Employees are responsible for maintaining compliance with hybrid work policies.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Equal Employment Opportunity

Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.

Benefits and Compensation

Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and group home & auto insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, paid parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we’ve got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. Depending on the role, employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.

The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.The annual salary range for the location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $120,500.00 - $231,000.00.