Alight
AIEnablement&Governance-AISecurity&ControlsLead
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“AI Enablement & Governance - AI Security & Controls Lead at Alight. Skills: AI Security, AI Controls, AI Governance, Risk Management for AI. enables secure, responsible, and scalable AI adoption by defining, implementing, and evaluating AI‑specific security and risk controls across the AI lifecycle. serves as a bridge between AI engineering, information security, privacy, and third‑party risk teams”
Industry & Context.
Practical, risk-based mindset with judgment and attention to detail
virtual interviews to be conducted on video, background check
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5 + years of relevant experience (or equivalent expertise) in information security, technology risk, AI governance, model risk management, privacy engineering, or related roles, understanding of AI architectures, Machine learning pipelines, Retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), Agentic and tool-using AI patterns, Demonstrated ability to translate technical AI and security concepts into clear control expectations and guidance, Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, security, privacy, and risk teams, Practical, risk-based mindset with judgment and attention to detail, Excellent written communication ability to create clear, defensible documentation, Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience, Authorization to work in the Employing Country without sponsorship
Nice to Have
Relevant certifications preferred (e.g. , AAISM, CISSP, CISM, CRISC, AIGP, cloud security certifications)
What You'll Do.
and scalable AI adoption by defining
and evaluating AI‑specific security and risk controls across the AI lifecycle
serves as a bridge between AI engineering
and third‑party risk teams
ensuring that incremental AI risks introduced by models
and autonomous or semi‑autonomous agents are appropriately controlled by design
partners closely with AI Engineering
Third‑Party Supplier Governance
and Risk teams to identify AI‑specific control gaps
define practical control requirements
support secure implementation
and evaluate effectiveness
and evaluating AI‑specific security and risk controls
Partnering directly with AI Engineers & Developers
Information Security and governance teams to define AI-specific security and risk management standards
Translating enterprise security principles and risk frameworks into AI‑appropriate guidance
Define AI runtime monitoring and incident response expectations
Ensuring AI security guidance remains aligned with evolving technology patterns
external expectations
and internal architectures
Contributing to the broader AI policy hierarchy
Partnering with third‑party risk and supplier governance teams to Identify AI‑specific risks introduced by vendors
Defining AI security control expectations for vendors and managed services
Supporting evaluation of vendor AI security posture
Contributing AI‑specific input to due diligence
and ongoing vendor risk assessments
Acting as a trusted advisor to AI engineering
and security teams on how to safely design and deploy AI systems
Providing practical guidance that balances security rigor with business velocity
Helping teams understand what “secure by design” means for AI
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partnering directly with AI Engineers & Developers, Information Security and governance teams; partners closely with AI Engineering, Third‑Party Supplier Governance, Information Security, Privacy, and Risk teams; Partnering with third‑party risk and supplier governance teams; Acting as a trusted advisor to AI engineering, product, privacy, and security teams
Communication Scope
Excellent written communication ability to create clear, defensible documentation
Full Job Description
**Our story** At Alight, we believe a company’s success starts with its people. At our core, we Champion People, help our colleagues Grow with Purpose and true to our name we encourage colleagues to “Be Alight.” We are passionate about connecting purpose with impact. Alight empowers clients to build a healthier and more financially secure workforce by unifying the benefits ecosystem across health, wealth, wellbeing, navigation, and absence management. **Our Benefits** With a comprehensive total rewards package, Alight offers programs and plans that support your mind, body, wallet, and life. Benefits include health, dental and vision coverages starting Day One. Additionally, Alight colleagues enjoy wellbeing programs, retirement plans with contribution matching, generous time off, parental leave, continuing education, and career growth opportunities – all within a thriving global organization. **Flexible Working** So that you can be your best at work and home, we consider flexible working arrangements wherever possible. Alight has been a leader in the flexible workspace and “Top 100 Company for Remote Jobs” 6 years in a row. **Great Place to Work** Thanks to the work of every colleague, Alight has received multiple awards of recognition including “Great Place to Work” for the past 7 years and Fortune’s “Best Companies to Work For.” To learn more about our company culture and awards [**Click Here.**](http://www.alight.com/about) If you, Champion People, seek to Grow with Purpose, and embody the meaning of Be Alight – We invite you to join our team! Learn more at [careers.alight.com](https://careers.alight.com/us/en). **The Role** The AI Enablement & Governance – Security & Controls Lead enables secure, responsible, and scalable AI adoption by defining, implementing, and evaluating AI‑specific security and risk controls across the AI lifecycle. This role serves as a bridge between AI engineering, information security, privacy, and third‑party risk teams, ensuring that
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