AI Security Discovery & Detection Manager

Responsibilities:
Set the strategy and roadmap for AI Security Posture Management (AISPM) Discovery and Detection, including priorities, operating model, and measures of success.
Lead enterprise-wide discovery and inventory of AI systems and usage across endpoints, network, cloud platforms, and SaaS applications including both approved and unapproved AI.
Build and mature AI-focused detection capabilities that identify Shadow AI, policy violations, suspicious activity, and abnormal behavior within approved AI systems.
Oversee the detection lifecycle, including use-case development, prioritization, testing, deployment, tuning, coverage assessment, and integration with security monitoring and incident-response processes.
Partner across security, technology, data, risk, legal, privacy, and business teams to translate AI risks and policies into actionable discovery and monitoring controls and requirements.
Define meaningful metrics and reporting that communicate AI discovery coverage, inventory completeness, detection effectiveness, unauthorized usage trends, control gaps, and risk reduction.
Recruit, lead, and develop a high-performing team, ensuring the AI Security team is a sought-after location for talented technical talent to continue learning and evolving their craft.
Qualifications:
5+ years in Cyber Security, with at least 2 years specifically focused on Cloud Security, Data Security, or AI/ML Security
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
Preferred certifications: CISSP, CCSP
Special Factors
Sponsorship
Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.
About Vanguard
At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission.
To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.
How We Work
Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.