Senior AI Cybersecurity Strategist — Remote

Optiv; Richmond (VA); Remote; USD 160,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from anywhere in continental US

Professional training resources

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Optiv is seeking a Principal AI Advisor to lead the AI Center of Excellence, aligning security strategy with client AI initiatives. You will design defendable, scalable AI security programs and partner with domain experts across Optiv’s ecosystem.

You will drive thought leadership, engage executive stakeholders, and coordinate with sales and delivery teams to deliver AI security solutions for diverse clients across the continental U.S. remote.

Qualifications

• BS/BA or equivalent degree in a related field.
• Ten or more years in information security, consulting, or advisory roles.
• Demonstrated ability to lead security discussions at executive levels.

Responsibilities

• Drive AI services pipeline to meet quarterly and annual quotas with account teams.
• Maintain expert knowledge of client security environments and risk posture.
• Identify AI security concerns and map to Optiv solutions across domains.
• Lead cross-sell opportunities and partner with client relationships.
• Qualify, lead, and coordinate with internal teams for scope and proposals.
• Guide sales opportunities across AI products, services, and advisement.
• Articulate how Optiv AI portfolio meets client needs at executive levels.
• Stay informed on AI trends to support thought leadership and client guidance.
• Collaborate with delivery teams to ensure consistent AI materials.
• Build roadmaps for AI strategy-aligned business goals and ROI.

Skills

AI strategy

Client engagement

Security architecture

Threat modeling

Cross-functional leadership

Education

BS/BA or equivalent in a relevant field

10+ years information security experience

Job description

Optiv is seeking a Principal AI Advisor to lead the AI Center of Excellence, aligning security strategy with client AI initiatives. You will design defendable, scalable AI security programs and partner with domain experts across Optiv’s ecosystem.

You will drive thought leadership, engage executive stakeholders, and coordinate with sales and delivery teams to deliver AI security solutions for diverse clients across the continental U.S. remote.