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Senior Director – Cybersecurity Transformation & AI Security

Tevora logoTevora$190,000–$225,000/yrRemote in United StatesFull-timePosted 1mo ago
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At its midpoint, $208k/yr, this role pays less than the $247k/yr midpoint for Security Leadership openings today (usual band $209k–$400k/yr).

The full posting

Senior Director – Cybersecurity Transformation & AI Security

at Tevora

Irvine, CA, or Fairfax, VA

If you haven't heard of Tevora, it's because we've done our job!

Tevora is a tight-knit community of professionals with a shared passion for our craft. Every day, we combine in-depth knowledge of cybersecurity, technology, and compliance to help create more secure digital environments. To Tevorans, every problem is a puzzle in need of solving. We strongly believe that if we put smart, driven people in a room together, they will accomplish great things. We maintain a supportive culture that celebrates continuous learning, diverse perspectives, and sharing the wins. That's why we have our eyes on you.

What's the role?

As organizations adopt AI technologies and next-generation security platforms, many are rethinking how their cybersecurity programs operate. Tevora is expanding its advisory capabilities to help enterprises modernize their security programs through automation, AI-enabled capabilities, and modern operating models.

We are seeking a Senior Director to help grow our Cybersecurity Transformation practice, working with large enterprise organizations on multi-year security transformation initiatives.

The Senior Director of Cybersecurity Transformation works directly with CISOs and executive leadership to design and lead enterprise cybersecurity transformation programs.

This role focuses on helping organizations modernize their security capabilities through:

  • cybersecurity operating model transformation
  • AI-enabled security automation
  • SOC modernization and next-generation security operations
  • enterprise cybersecurity roadmaps
  • AI governance and risk management

The ideal candidate has experience at a top consulting firm and a track record of selling and delivering large transformation engagements.

A day in the life could include

Cybersecurity Transformation

  • Lead enterprise cybersecurity transformation initiatives
  • Design target-state security operating models
  • Develop multi-year cybersecurity roadmaps aligned with business strategy

AI & Security Automation

  • Advise organizations on leveraging AI and automation within security programs
  • Define strategies for AI-assisted security operations and automated response

Security Operations Modernization

  • Guide organizations in modernizing detection and response capabilities
  • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through automation and platform consolidation

Client Leadership

  • Build trusted relationships with CISOs and executive stakeholders
  • Lead proposals and shape complex consulting engagements

Practice Leadership

  • Lead consulting teams delivering transformation programs
  • Contribute to the growth of Tevora’s cybersecurity advisory capabilities

Necessary skills and qualifications

  • 12+ years of cybersecurity consulting or enterprise security leadership experience
  • Background at a top consulting firm (Big Four, Accenture, or similar)
  • Proven ability to sell, develop, and deliver enterprise cybersecurity transformation programs, including roadmaps and operating models.
  • Familiarity with security automation, SOC modernization, and emerging AI security risks
  • Executive presence and experience working with C-suite stakeholders

Additional requirements

  • Eligibility to work in the United States.

We've got you covered!

  • Comprehensive benefits offering
  • Group Medical, Dental, and Vision, Life insurance, and FSA options
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • 401K with Company discretionary match
  • Vibrant work culture

EEOC Statement

Tevora is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Where you can be based

This position is 100% remote and open to applicants based in United States.

Text as Tevora published it; last compared with the original on 12 Nov 2026.

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The application

Your details and CV, then 14 questions (1 written).

Keep these to handCVLinkedIn (optional)X profile (optional)GitHub (optional)Portfolio (optional)Website (optional)
  1. 1.
    Which location are you applying for?Choose one · optional
  2. 2.
    Are you authorized to work in the U.S?Yes or no
  3. 3.
    Will you now or in the future require a work visa sponsorship?Yes or no
  4. 4.
    What is your highest level of education?Choose one: High School or Equivalent · Associates · Bachelors · Masters · Doctorate · Some College
  5. 5.
    What are your salary expectations?Short answer
  6. 6.
    Do you consent to receive SMS/text messages from Tevora regarding your job application and recruitment process? Standard message and data rates may apply. You can opt out at any time by replying STOP.Yes or no
  7. 7.
    Do you have 10+ years of professional experience in cybersecurity or cybersecurity consulting?Yes or no
  8. 8.
    Do you have hands-on experience working with or securing AI/ML models in production environments?Yes or no
  9. 9.
    Which of the following degrees have you completed? (Select all that apply)Choose any: Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field · Master’s in a relevant field · Ph.D. in a relevant field · None of the above
  10. 10.
    Please list any cybersecurity or AI-related certifications you hold:Written answer
  11. 11.
    Have you previously built or led a consulting practice or business unit focused on cybersecurity, AI, or both?Choose one: Yes - Cybersecurity · Yes - Both Cybersecurity & AI · No
  12. 12.
    What is the largest team size you've directly managed?Choose one: I have not managed a team · 1-5 · 6-15 · 16-30 · 30+
  13. 13.
    Which AI-specific security domains have you worked with? (Select all that apply)Choose any
  14. 14.
    Have you authored or publicly presented on AI or cybersecurity topics?Choose one: Yes - Conferences (e.g., RSA, Black Hat, DEF CON, etc.) · Yes - Articles, blogs, or whitepapers · Yes - Both · No

Taken from Tevora's application form as it stood on 12 Nov 2026.

The employer: Tevora

Advises companies on security, risk and compliance; most of its 19 security postings are summer and winter 2027 internships in Irvine and Fairfax.

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