Principal Cybersecurity Strategy & Governance Architect

We are seeking a Principal Cybersecurity Strategy & Governance Architect to serve as the strategic bridge between our technical security operations and our corporate regulatory/business objectives. You will lead large-scale enterprise security programs, shape our multi-year technology roadmaps, and oversee the aggregated risk posture of our entire organization. This is a “Principal-level” role for a leader who can operate comfortably in the boardroom and the server room. You will be at the forefront of emerging technology, specifically defining the governance, risk, and structural integrity of our AI/ML initiatives while ensuring our mission-critical operational systems remain resilient against sophisticated threats. If you are a seasoned strategist who enjoys influencing policy, mentoring technical peers, and driving change, this is your next challenge., Strategy, Governance & Regulatory Liaison Executive Liaison: Serve as the primary security point of contact for regulatory agencies and internal steering committees. Roadmap Leadership: Lead the development of enterprise-wide security roadmaps. Ensure our operating plans and budget allocations are directly mapped to our highest-priority business risks. Risk Portfolio Management: Maintain a “living” risk portfolio that aggregates the security posture across diverse business units, providing clear visibility to executive leadership.

Emerging Tech & AI Security AI/ML Governance: Lead the evaluation of AI models for adversarial risk, algorithmic bias, and data leakage. Establish “harm taxonomies” and usage policies to prevent misuse, ensuring all deployments adhere to frameworks like the NIST AI Risk Management Framework. Operational Technology (OT) Security: Conduct consequence-based risk assessments on mission-critical industrial/operational systems. Develop and implement security policies that ensure the integrity of automated, high-stakes physical infrastructure.

Technical Leadership Policy & Standardization: Master the application of security frameworks (NIST, ISO) and regulatory requirements. Act as the final authority on security architecture, ensuring consistent compliance across diverse technology stacks (Multi-platform/OS environments). Behavioral Change: Act as an enterprise “change agent.” Influence leaders and peers to adopt secure-by-design behaviors that support long-term business resilience.

Education: B.S. degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field. Experience Baseline: Minimum of eight (8) years of combined experience in IT, critical infrastructure, intelligence, or cybersecurity. Certification: Industry-recognized certification required (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or CISA). Depth of Knowledge: Expert-level understanding of information security management, risk assessment, and global regulatory/compliance frameworks.

Preferred Attributes Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline. Experience navigating the complexities of large, highly regulated corporate environments. Proven ability to translate complex cybersecurity metrics into actionable business intelligence for non-technical stakeholders.

For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AllSTEM Connections is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

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