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Senior Consulting Director, AI Security, Proactive Services (Unit 42)

Santa Clara, United States of AmericaRemoteFull-time2026-10-19 → 2026-11-12
Remote · from United States

Core

Lead Unit 42's AI Security Assessment service line in North America, overseeing delivery, revenue, and strategic direction for AI/ML security engagements.

Role type

Senior Consulting Director (Strategy & Delivery)

Builds

AI Security Assessment services, security transformation programs, and Palo Alto Networks product integrations (Cortex, XDR, XSIAM, XSOAR) for enterprise clients.

Domain

Cybersecurity / AI Security / Consulting

Required skills

AI/ML security expertise, consulting delivery leadership, executive stakeholder management, service line P&L ownership, strategic planning, team mentorship, product integration, thought leadership, scoping and quoting, client relationship management.

Preferred skills

Master's degree, CISSP/CISM/GIAC certifications, CISO advisory experience, scripting/automation background, public speaking and training.

Technologies

Cortex PrismaAIRS, Koi Agentic Security, XDR, XSIAM, XSOAR, MITRE ATT&CK, NIST CSF, CIS Controls.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic vision for global AI Security Assessment services; drive service line KPIs (revenue, utilization, satisfaction); lead maturation of assessment methodologies; serve as executive sponsor for high-impact engagements; deliver guidance to CISOs/CTOs on GenAI security and governance; embed Palo Alto Networks technologies into engagements; manage delivery staffing and capacity; mentor Directors and consultants; collaborate with GTM teams on solutioning and messaging; lead scoping and quoting; build trusted advisor relationships with key accounts; represent Unit 42 as a subject matter expert at industry events; author whitepapers and enablement materials.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership scope