AI Security Program Lead

Micron Technology • Boise, ID

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About The Position

The AI Security team is a newly established organization within Micron's Cyber Defense & Resilience (CDR) group, reporting directly to the Deputy CSO. We provide AI and automation engineering expertise across CDR's security functions, partnering with Security Operations, Governance Risk & Compliance, Third-Party Risk, Security Awareness, and Security Architecture teams to strengthen the security of a global environment supporting 50,000+ employees and 100,000+ devices! We are seeking an AI Security Program Lead to serve as the senior-most technical authority for AI security within Cyber Defense & Resilience! This role will define and drive AI security strategy, be responsible for AI threat modeling and governance, lead AI-related incident response efforts, and act as the primary advisor to executive leadership on the secure use, defense, and response to emerging AI technologies and threats.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or a related technical field, or demonstrated equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of cybersecurity experience, including at least 3+ years focused specifically on AI/ML security.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience working with AI systems, agentic architectures, LLMs, RAG frameworks, tool integrations, and AI-enabled workflows.
• Deep understanding of AI/ML security principles, including system architecture, deployment models, threat vectors, attack methodologies, and defensive controls.
• Experience developing security strategies, threat models, risk assessments, and governance frameworks for emerging technologies.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to executive-level partners and influence decision-making.
• Experience leading security programs, incident response activities, or risk management efforts within enterprise environments.

Nice To Haves

• 8+ years of cybersecurity experience with significant leadership responsibility in AI security, security architecture, or advanced threat programs.
• Prior experience within an AI-focused security organization at a leading AI company, hyperscaler, or highly regulated enterprise environment.
• Hands-on experience conducting AI red team exercises, including prompt injection testing, agentic vulnerability assessments, model extraction, and adversarial attack simulations.
• Experience partnering with governance organizations such as AI Centers of Excellence, Security Architecture, Incident Response, or Enterprise Risk teams.
• Knowledge of the AI security tooling ecosystem, including AI monitoring, guardrails, model risk management, and AI governance platforms.
• Experience developing and operationalizing enterprise AI security standards, controls, and incident response frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own the AI security strategy, threat model, and roadmap for Cyber Defense & Resilience.
• Establish quarterly priorities for AI security initiatives and provide strategic direction across multiple security functions.
• Define risk classification criteria and review high-risk AI agent architectures, including systems with customer data access, autonomous decision-making, and external system integrations.
• Act as the lead coordinator for AI-related cybersecurity incidents, partnering with enterprise incident response teams and collaborators.
• Create, maintain, and continuously improve AI incident response playbooks based on evolving threat landscapes and industry developments.
• Represent AI security strategy and posture to executive leadership, including the Deputy CSO, security leadership, and governance organizations spanning multiple functions.
• Monitor emerging AI security threats, attack techniques, and industry standards, translating research findings into actionable security controls and operational guidance.

Benefits

• Choice of medical, dental and vision plans
• Benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Paid family leave
• Robust paid time-off program
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior