Senior Director AI Security

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

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. is seeking a Senior Director AI Security to establish and mature the enterprise AI Security program. Reporting to the CISO, this leader will drive strategy to secure AI technologies while enabling responsible innovation across the enterprise.

This executive will recruit and lead a high-performing team of AI security architects, engineers, and specialists, partnering with Legal, Privacy, and Risk teams to ensure compliant, secure AI adoption and governance.

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
• 10+ years in progressive cybersecurity leadership
• 3+ years designing, implementing, and securing AI/ML
• 2+ years in AWS, GCP and/or Azure cloud security configuration and management
• 2+ years in application security with an emphasis on AI/ML
• 5+ years leading security architecture or engineering organizations
• Demonstrated project management, multitasking and organizational skills
• Knowledge of NIST AI RMF, RMF, NIST Privacy Framework and related controls
• Knowledge of CSF, ISO 27001, ISO 42001, NIST 8000 series, OWASP GenAI Security Project
• Advanced in AI Security Management (AAISM)
• CSSLP
• CISSP Upon Hire
• CCSP preferred

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, regulatory developments, and industry best practices, adjusting strategy accordingly
• Develop enterprise standards for acceptable AI usage.
• Establish AI model governance processes.
• Define AI security review requirements for all new AI initiatives.
• Build enterprise AI risk assessment methodologies.
• Create AI security metrics and executive dashboards.
• Represent Information Security on enterprise AI governance committees.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Chief Information Security Officer.

Skills

LLMs & GenAI

Adversarial AI/ML

Security governance

Cloud security

AI risk management

Security architecture

Project management

RMF / NIST

CISSP

CSSLP

Education

Bachelor's in computer science / information security / engineering / data science

Master's in CS / information security / engineering / data science

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

Summary

The Senior Director AI Security is responsible for establishing, leading, and continuously maturing the enterprise AI Security program. Reporting directly to the Chief Information Security Officer, this leader develops the organization's strategy for securing

Artificial Intelligence technologies while enabling responsible innovation across the enterprise.

The Senior Director serves as the executive leader responsible for governance, security architecture strategy, risk management, secure adoption, regulatory compliance, and operational oversight of AI technologies, including Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), AI agents, machine learning platforms, autonomous systems, and emerging AI capabilities. This role partners closely with executive leadership, Enterprise Architecture, Data & Analytics, Legal, Privacy, Technology, Procurement, Risk Management, Internal Audit, and business leaders to ensure AI technologies are implemented securely, responsibly, and in alignment with business objectives.

They will recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing team of AI security architects, engineers, and specialists.

Essential Functions

• 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, adversarial AI techniques, regulatory developments, and industry best practices, adjusting strategy accordingly

Additional Responsibilities

• Develop enterprise standards for acceptable AI usage.
• Establish AI model governance processes.
• Define AI security review requirements for all new AI initiatives.
• Build enterprise AI risk assessment methodologies.
• Create AI security metrics and executive dashboards.
• Represent Information Security on enterprise AI governance committees.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Chief Information Security Officer.

Skills and Abilities

• Deep understanding of LLMs, generative AI, and model lifecycle., Required
• Strong knowledge of data privacy, model governance, and adversarial AI/ML, Required
• Proven understanding of business focus and processes, and ability to inject cybersecurity into the business through teamwork and influence., Required
• High level of integrity and trustworthiness, as well as confidence to represent the company and security leadership with the highest level of professionalism., Required

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in computerscience, Information Security, Engineering, Data Science or related field, Required
• Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, Data Science or related field, Preferred
• 10 years or more in Progressive cybersecurity leadership, Required
• 3 years or more in experience designing, implementing, and securing AI/ML, Required
• 2 years or more in experience in Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and/or Microsoft Azure cloud computing security configuration and management., Required
• 2 years or more in experience in application security with an emphasis on AI/ML, Required
• 5 years or more in leading security architecture or engineering organizations, Required
• Demonstrated project management, multitasking and organizational skills. Advanced, Required
• Knowledge of industry accepted risk management frameworks and standard such as the NIST AI Risk Management Framework, NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST Privacy Framework, etc. Advanced, Required
• Knowledge of industry accepted Information Security frameworks and standards such as the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), ISO27001, ISO 42001, NIST 800 Series, OWASP GenAI Security Project, etc. Advanced, Required
• Advanced in AI Security Management (AAISM), Preferred, 1 Year
• Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP), Preferred, 1 Year
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Required, Upon Hire
• Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Preferred, 1 Year

Travel

• Yes, 10-20%

Job Category:

Information Security

Our Culture & Commitment

At Ryder, you’re trusted to make an impact—while enjoying room to grow and having a voice that’s heard. Our culture is built on respect, collaboration, and shared pride in doing great work rooted in innovation and safety.

Your Voice. Your Success. The Future We Build Together.

Compensation Information

The compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data/ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc. The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on the level and/or type. Compensation ranges for the position are below:

Pay Type

Salaried

Minimum Pay Range:

$150,000.00

Maximum Pay Range:

$200,000.00

Benefits Information

For all Full-time positions only: Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.

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Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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