Manager, AI Security Controls Program

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KPMG is currently seeking a Manager, AI Security Controls Program to join our Enterprise Security Services organization. This is a remote work opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and continuous improvement of security controls for AI systems, including Generative AI and Agentic AI, across various deployment models (MaaS, IaaS, SaaS)
• Manage a team of researchers, and engineers to deliver proofs-of-concept that validate the effectiveness of AI security controls
• Oversee the documentation, and dissemination of AI security requirements to internal security teams, and other relevant stakeholders
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with engineering, risk, as well as compliance teams to ensure alignment and integration of AI security controls
• Establish and maintain a continuous assessment pipeline to evaluate the efficacy of implemented controls, and adapt them to emerging threats
• Represent the program in internal forums and contribute to firm-wide knowledge sharing on AI security best practices

Qualifications:

• Minimum five years of recent experience in cybersecurity; minimum one year of recent experience in AI/ML security or adjacent domains 
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, cyber security or related field is preferred; Certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), CCSP, or ISACA Advanced in AI Security Management (AAISM) are preferred
• Practical experience with AI deployment platforms and security tooling such as model sandboxing, adversarial testing is preferred with prior experience in a Big Four, financial services, or high-risk industry environment; experience working with GenAI security assessments, including model evaluation pipelines and threat modeling preferred, with familiarity with regulatory and ethical considerations in AI deployment (such as EU AI Act, Responsible AI principles)
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, and influence stakeholders in complex technical environments
• Deep understanding of AI system architectures, including foundation models, open-source models, and self-trained models, with strong knowledge of AI security frameworks such as National Institute of Standards and Technology Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework (NIST AI RMF), Secure AI Framework (SAIF), Open Worldwide Application Security Project (OWASP)
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

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