S&P Global, Inc

Senior Director - AI & Proactive Security

S&P Global, Inc • $150K — $200K *
US-Anywhere
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Information Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years in cybersecurity, with experience or exposure to AI/ML technologies
  • Hands-on experience in offensive security and red teaming
  • Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts and related security risks
  • Experience in security engineering, defense, and risk management
  • Proven ability to innovate and challenge traditional security models

Responsibilities

  • Own execution of cyber resilience initiatives
  • Design a Continuous Threat Exposure Management strategy
  • Define and own the enterprise AI security strategy
  • Collaborate with various cybersecurity teams to enhance operations
  • Track performance metrics for AI security programs
  • Coordinate teams and vendors to achieve outcomes
  • Provide insights and reports to senior management

Benefits

  • Participation in annual incentive plan
  • Access to additional S&P Global benefits
  • Opportunity for professional development
  • Supportive work culture focused on innovation
  • Flexible work arrangements available
Full Job Description
Senior Director - AI & Proactive Security

We are seeking a highly innovative and forward-leaning leader to drive the execution of the organization's AI-focused cyber resilience capabilities. This role sits at the center of securing AI systems and leveraging AI to transform cybersecurity operations. The position is responsible for operationalizing AI security (security for AI systems) and AI-driven security innovation (AI for security), translating enterprise strategy into tangible capabilities across red teaming, continuous validation, and AI-enabled defense. This role requires a disruptive mindset, strong technical depth, and the ability to challenge traditional security approaches in favor of modern, AI-driven models.

Operational Leadership
  • Own execution of cyber resilience initiatives aligned to defined strategy
  • Design and champion a Continuous Threat Exposure Management strategy that integrates offensive security insights into enterprise risk management.
  • Define and own the enterprise AI security strategy, aligning with organizational security philosophy, risk appetite, and business objectives.
  • Partner with leaders across Cyber Defense, Architecture and Engineering, Identity and Access Management, and Governance, Risk and Compliance to transform operations through AI and offensive security insights.
  • Track performance metrics and effectiveness of AI security and testing programs
  • Coordinate internal teams and external vendors to deliver outcomes
  • Provide actionable insights and reporting to senior leadership


AI Security - Security for AI Systems
  • Lead execution of AI security controls across model lifecycle (development, deployment, monitoring)
  • Perform AI red teaming to identify vulnerabilities such as prompt injection, model inversion, and adversarial inputs
  • Implement and operate AI Security Posture Management (AISPM) capabilities
  • Support governance of AI models, including model inventory, access controls, and usage monitoring
  • Partner with engineering and data science teams to embed security controls into MLOps pipelines
  • Validate security of cloud AI platforms (e.g., AWS Bedrock, GCP Vertex AI) and internal AI systems


AI for Security - Transformation & Innovation
  • Drive adoption of AI capabilities to enhance threat detection, response, and automation
  • Prototype and deploy AI/ML use cases across cyber defense, GRC, and offensive security
  • Partner to drive adoption of AI and machine learning capabilities across GRC, Cyber Defense, IAM, Architecture and Engineering, and Offensive Security.
  • Evaluate and operationalize AI-powered security tools and platforms
  • Develop internal AI literacy and capability uplift programs for security teams to responsibly and effectively leverage AI technologies
  • Collaborate with internal teams to embed AI into security workflows and decision-making processes
  • Challenge conventional security models and introduce innovative, automation-driven approaches


Offensive Security & Continuous Validation
  • Execute red and purple team exercises simulating advanced adversary behaviors
  • Conduct adversary emulation campaigns aligned to business-critical assets
  • Integrate offensive testing results into control improvements and detection engineering
  • Operate breach and attack simulation tools to continuously validate controls
  • Support risk-based vulnerability management with a focus on exploitability and business impact
  • Continuously assess attack surface, including AI systems and shadow AI usage
  • Translate testing results into measurable risk reduction actions


Qualifications
  • 15+ years in cybersecurity with some experience or exposure to AI/ML or emerging technologies
  • Hands-on experience with offensive security, red teaming, or advanced security testing
  • Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts and associated security risks
  • Experience working across security engineering, defense, and risk functions
  • Demonstrated ability to innovate and challenge traditional security models


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with AI red teaming or AI model security
  • Familiarity with MLOps pipelines and AI system architecture
  • Experience with cloud AI platforms and modern architectures
  • Background in highly regulated industries or complex environments


Success Measures: First 12-18 Months

  • Stand up core AI Security capabilities, including AI red teaming, AI Security Posture Management (AISPM), and baseline controls across AI/ML environments.
  • Establish an operational model for securing AI systems, including repeatable testing methodologies for model risk (e.g., prompt injection, adversarial inputs, data leakage scenarios).
  • Deliver initial AI red teaming campaigns against priority AI use cases, models, and platforms, with findings integrated into remediation workflows.
  • Embed security into AI/ML pipelines by partnering with engineering and data science teams.
  • Drive adoption of AI-enabled security capabilities, delivering 2-3 production use cases improving detection, response, or automation.
  • Introduce continuous validation for AI and traditional environments using BAS and offensive techniques.
  • Reduce measurable risk exposure by integrating findings into vulnerability management and remediation processes.
  • Identify and assess shadow AI usage and bring it under governance and security controls.
  • Evaluate and operationalize key AI security tools delivering measurable improvement in outcomes.
  • Influence a shift toward AI-driven security models and innovative approaches.
  • Establish KPIs demonstrating improvements in AI security maturity and cyber resilience.


Compensation/Benefits Information (US Applicants Only): Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual's geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses, and certifications. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan. This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits that we provide to our employees, please click here.

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Learn more about S&P Global, Inc
Size
22,850 employees
Market Cap
$107.6 billion
Industry
Finance & Insurance
Net Income
$2.3 billion
Founded
1888
5 Year Trend
+7.9%
Revenue
$7.4 billion
NASDAQ
SPGI
* Ladders Estimates

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