Talenza is exclusively partnering with a leading organisation to secure an AI Security Lead.

Join a high-performing cyber security function operating within a regulated and defence-aligned environment, focused on strengthening governance, resilience, and operational capability across emerging technology domains.

Reporting to the Cyber Security Operations Manager, this role carries a dual mandate: securing the organisation from AI-related risks, and leveraging AI and automation to materially uplift security operations capability.

You will operate across governance, architecture, and hands-on platform integration, ensuring AI adoption is secure, compliant, and value-driven.

Security of AI

* Develop and operationalise an enterprise AI security governance framework
* Conduct AI risk and impact assessments across existing and proposed AI use cases
* Assess AI/ML platforms for vulnerabilities including prompt injection, model poisoning, data leakage, and adversarial inputs
* Evaluate third-party AI vendors for data handling, model integrity, and supply chain risk
* Define secure AI architecture guardrails for internal adoption
* Align controls to Australian Government AI policies and emerging regulation
* Integrate AI risk into enterprise risk management and GRC processes

AI for Security

* Lead integration of AI and automation across Splunk (incl. SOAR), CrowdStrike Falcon, and Microsoft Sentinel
* Design automation workflows, detection use cases, and SOAR playbooks
* Drive automation uplift across security operations
* Enable AI-enhanced tooling to improve detection, triage, and investigation efficiency
* Evaluate and onboard emerging AI-driven security capabilities

Governance & Reporting

* Provide executive and board-level reporting on AI risk posture and maturity
* Monitor AI security research and translate insights into actionable guidance
* Act as the organisation's SME for AI security risk and operational capability

* AI Security governance framework operational and leadership-endorsed
* AI risk register embedded within enterprise risk management
* AI impact assessment integrated into project and procurement workflows
* Secure AI reference architecture defined and published
* Automation uplift delivered across at least two security platforms
* Executive reporting cadence on AI risk and maturity established

* 6+ years cyber security experience with AI security or ML governance exposure
* Proven experience governing and securing AI systems (not just using AI tools)
* Strong hands-on experience with Splunk (incl. SOAR), CrowdStrike Falcon, and Microsoft Defender
* Experience designing automation workflows, playbooks, and AI-driven detection use cases
* Exposure to Microsoft Copilot, Azure AI, ChatGPT, or similar enterprise AI platforms (desirable)
* Deep understanding of AI/ML attack surfaces including adversarial ML and LLM threats
* Familiarity with NIST AI RMF and ISO 42001
* Strong risk, architecture, and policy background
* Ability to communicate complex risk at executive and board level
* Experience in regulated or defence-aligned environments (desirable)
* Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, Splunk Certified Architect, or equivalent (desirable)

Thank you for your interest. Please note that we are only able to consider candidates based in Brisbane or Melbourne, as the role requires in-office attendance. Candidates must have full rights to work in Australia.