Associate Director - Cyber Security (AI & Data Science)

We are looking for a strategic and hands-on Cybersecurity AI leader to define and drive how the organization applies Artificial Intelligence, including Agentic AI, to cybersecurity. The mandate is to make the security function materially faster, more accurate, and less manual by putting AI into the work it does every day - and to do that responsibly, with the controls and governance that AI-driven security decisions require.

The role will lead the development of AI-enabled cybersecurity capabilities, including AI-driven SOC, security automation, threat detection, identity and access intelligence, data security, insider-threat detection, third-party risk, vulnerability management, security engineering, and cyber risk analytics.

This is a build-and-prove role. Much of the commercial tooling in this space is immature, and you will be expected to tell the difference between what works and what demos well.

AI for Cybersecurity

Lead the use of AI to transform how the security function operates, focused on operational efficiency, risk reduction, and improved customer experience:

Cybersecurity AI Strategy

AI Governance & Risk

Engineering and Delivery

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

Educational Requirements

Work Experience

Physical Requirements

Career Level

9PL

Job Description — Associate Director / Head of Cybersecurity AI

Position

Associate Director – Cybersecurity AI / Head of Cybersecurity AI

Experience

12–15+ years in Cybersecurity, Information Security, AI Security, Security Engineering, or related technology leadership roles.

We are looking for a strategic and hands-on Cybersecurity AI leader to define and drive the organization’s strategy for applying Artificial Intelligence and Agentic AI to cybersecurity , while establishing security, governance, and risk controls for AI adoption across the enterprise.

The role will lead the development of AI-enabled cybersecurity capabilities , including AI-driven SOC, security automation, threat detection, identity and access intelligence, data security, insider-threat detection, third-party risk, vulnerability management, security engineering, and cyber risk analytics.

The leader will also establish a Zero Trust–aligned security framework for AI and autonomous agents , covering non-human identities, intent, access, data usage, model interactions, tool invocation, and autonomous actions.

Lead AI transformation across:

Define controls and architecture for securing enterprise AI environments, including:

Establish a Zero Trust security model for autonomous AI agents , covering:

Identity → Intent → Access → Data → Action → Continuous Validation

Key areas include:

Required Experience & Skills

Core Cybersecurity

AI / ML

Technical Leadership

Governance & Risk

Knowledge of relevant frameworks such as:

Related Skills

Collaboration, Continuous Improvement Mindset, Data-Driven Business Intelligence, Data Engineering/Analytics, Data Visualization, Predictive Modeling, Problem Solving, Programming, Resourcefulness, Statistics, Story Telling _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Company Overview

TIAA Global Capabilities was established in 2016 with a mission to tap into a vast pool of talent, reduce risk by insourcing key platforms and processes, as well as contribute to innovation with a focus on enhancing our technology stack. TIAA Global Capabilities is focused on building a scalable and sustainable organization , with a focus on technology , operations and expanding into the shared services business space.

Working closely with our U.S. colleagues and other partners, our goal is to reduce risk, improve the efficiency of our technology and processes and develop innovative ideas to increase throughput and productivity.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. TIAA does not discriminate against any candidate or employee on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.

Our Culture of Impact

At TIAA, we're on a mission to build on our 100+ year legacy of delivering for our clients while evolving to meet tomorrow's challenges. We equip our associates with future-focused skills and AI tools that enable us to advance our mission. Together, we are fighting to ensure a more secure financial future for all and for generations to come. We are guided by our values: Champion Our People, Be Client Obsessed, Lead with Integrity, Own It, and Win As One. They influence every decision we make and how we work together to serve our clients every day. We thrive in a collaborative in-office environment where teams work across organizational boundaries with shared purpose, accelerating innovation and delivering meaningful results. Our workplace brings together TIAA and Nuveen's entrepreneurial spirit, where we work hard and work together to create lasting impact. Here, every associate can grow through meaningful learning experiences and development pathways—because when our people succeed, our impact on clients' lives grows stronger.

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