Palo Alto Networks
Senior Consulting Director, AI Security, Proactive Services (Unit 42)
$248K–$289K
Santa Clara, United States of America · Yes · Director · Full-time · Posted Oct 19, 2026
- Experience
- 10+ years in cybersecurity, including 5+ years leading AI/ML-related services or operations; 7+ years managing consulting delivery or security operations teams.
- Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Digital Forensics, Cybersecurity, or equivalent professional experience required; Master’s Degree preferred.
- Visa sponsorship
- No immigration sponsorship; the company will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
About the job
Leads Unit 42’s AI Security Assessment service line in North America, overseeing consulting delivery, team performance, business growth, and service innovation.
What you'll do
- Set service-line strategy and KPIs, including revenue, utilization, delivery quality, customer satisfaction, and transformation contribution.
- Lead and mentor consulting teams and serve as executive sponsor and strategic advisor on complex AI Security engagements.
- Evolve assessment methods and offerings, advise executives on AI security, and collaborate with sales, product, and marketing teams.
What they ask for
- 10+ years in cybersecurity, including 5+ years leading AI/ML-related services or operations.
- 7+ years managing consulting delivery teams or security operations teams.
- Deep understanding of AI/ML implementations and security; familiarity with frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, NIST CSF, or CIS Controls.
- Bachelor’s degree in a listed field or equivalent professional experience; ability to travel as needed (average 25%).
Nice to have
- Master’s degree or cybersecurity certifications (CISSP, CISM, GIAC, etc.).
- Experience advising senior stakeholders on cybersecurity strategy; scripting, automation, command-line, or public-speaking experience is also noted as preferred or a plus.
Pay
$247,500.00 - $288,750.00/yr (base salary)
Tools
Cortex, PrismaAIRS, Koi Agentic Security, XDR, XSIAM, XSOAR, MITRE ATT&CK, NIST CSF
AI focus
Leads AI Security Assessments and advises on generative AI implementation, agentic and CI/CD pipeline security, AI governance, and safe AI development and usage.
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