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Verizon

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

Verizon
Ashburn, VA $121k - $231k/yr Full time Posted 14m ago
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Job Description

Hybrid flexibility and a benefits package built to support everyday life and long-term security planning. This principal role supports enterprise and public sector customers by shaping AI governance and risk-informed security controls for AI-native network technologies, with a focus on compliance, audits, vendor risk, and threat modeling. You will also have the chance to influence executive-level reporting through metrics and dashboards used by the CISO and Executive Risk Committee.

Location: Ashburn, VA (hybrid). The work model includes working from home and a minimum of three days per week in the office, as set by your manager. Employees are responsible for maintaining compliance with hybrid work policies.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and maintain the enterprise AI Risk Management Framework aligned with NIST AI RMF, ISO 42001, and emerging global regulations such as the EU AI Act.
  • Lead end-to-end execution of internal and external security audits including SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001, managing evidence collection, remediation tracking, and auditor relationships.
  • Evaluate third-party SaaS vendors and AI model providers for security posture, data privacy usage, training data retention, and regulatory compliance.
  • Conduct security risk assessments and threat models for new AI/ML initiatives, LLM integrations, and core platform capabilities.
  • Act as a primary security risk advisor to Product, Engineering, and Business leaders, embedding Security & Privacy by Design into product roadmaps.
  • Establish metrics, KRIs, and reporting dashboards for the CISO and Executive Risk Committee regarding compliance status and emerging AI risks.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience.
  • Six or more years of relevant experience 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, plus AI-specific frameworks including NIST AI RMF and OWASP LLM Top 10.
  • Basic understanding of cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP/Azure), API security, data pipeline architecture, or software development lifecycles (SDLC).

Technologies

NIST AI RMF, ISO 42001, EU AI Act, SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, AWS, GCP, Azure, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-171, NIST CSF, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, OWASP LLM Top 10, SDLC, Vanta, Drata, LogicGate, ServiceNow, IAPP Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional (AIGP), CDPSE, CRISC, CISA, CISSP, CISM

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision
  • Short and long term disability
  • Basic life insurance
  • Supplemental life insurance
  • AD&D insurance
  • Identity theft protection
  • Pet insurance
  • Group home & auto insurance
  • Matched 401(k) savings plan
  • Up to 8 company paid holidays per year
  • Up to 6 personal days per year, paid
  • Paid parental leave
  • Adoption assistance
  • Tuition assistance
  • 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
  • Part-timers coverage varies depending on eligibility and individual circumstances

Schedule & Compensation

Scheduled weekly hours: 40

Salary: USD 120,500 - 231,000 per yearly. The salary varies depending on location and confirmed job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles, compensation is adjusted to reflect hours. Annual salary range for the listed location(s) on a full-time schedule: $120,500.00 - $231,000.00.

In this incentive based position, the annual salary range shown is location-dependent and tied to confirmed job-related skills and experience.

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