Sr. Consultant

Who is Trace3?

Trace3 is a leading Transformative IT Authority, providing unique technology solutions and consulting services to our clients. Equipped with elite engineering and dynamic innovation, we empower IT executives and their organizations to achieve competitive advantage through a process of Integrate, Automate, Innovate.

Our culture at Trace3 embodies the spirit of a startup with the advantage of a scalable business. Employees can grow their career and have fun while doing it!

Trace3 is headquartered in Irvine, California. We employ more than 1,200 people all over the United States. Our major field office locations include Denver, Indianapolis, Grand Rapids, Lexington, Los Angeles, Louisville, Texas, San Francisco.

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Street-Smart - Thriving in Dynamic Times

We are flexible and resilient in a fast-changing environment. We continuously innovate and drive constructive change while keeping a focus on the “big picture.” We exercise sound business judgment in making high-quality decisions in a timely and cost-effective manner. We are highly creative and can dig deep within ourselves to find positive solutions to different problems.

Juice - The “Stuff” it takes to be a Needle Mover

We get things done and drive results. We lead without a title, empowering others through a can-do attitude. We look forward to the goal, mentally mapping out every checkpoint on the pathway to success, and visualizing what the final destination looks and feels like.

Teamwork - Humble, Hungry and Smart

We are humble individuals who understand how our job impacts the company's mission. We treat others with respect, admit mistakes, give credit where it’s due and demonstrate transparency. We “bring the weather” by exhibiting positive leadership and solution-focused thinking. We hug people in their trials, struggles, and failures – not just their success. We appreciate the individuality of the people around us.

About the Role:

The Senior Consultant of AI Governance and Risk will be responsible for providing thought leadership and expertise in Governance, Risk, Compliance, Privacy, and Security solutions designed to meet our customer’s AI needs. Under the direction of the Head of AI Governance and Risk, the Senior Consultant will work closely with partners and Trace3 associates to help customers adopt and leverage AI in an efficient, secure, compliant, and trustworthy manner.

What You’ll Do:

• Collaborate with the AI Pursuit Team, and applicable Business Units to develop and deliver AI Governance & Trustworthy AI Service Offerings, Products and Solutions.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of experts in Generative AI, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Cloud, Data Management, Governance, Risk and Compliance to scope, design and deliver programs, products, solutions, and services engagements that enable secure and responsible AI transformation.
• Engage with clients to assess needs, provide strategic, tactical, and operational recommendations that emphasize Trustworthy AI principles from development to deployment.
• Foster partnerships with third party vendors, delivery partners, contractors, industry groups and institutions to ensure client and organizational needs are consistently exceeded.
• Advocate on behalf of Trace3 on the importance of AI Governance & Trustworthy AI through speaking engagements, publications and participation at industry events and forums.
• Implement training and development programs for staff and clients on the principles and practices of AI Governance and Trustworthy AI.
• Lead client engagements as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) to solve customer problems and translate customer requirements into deliverable solutions.
• Subject matter expert in the topics of AI Readiness, Adoption, Governance, Risk, Compliance, Privacy and Security including staying up to date on the latest trends, compliance requirements, laws, industry standards, frameworks, and best practices.
• Subject matter expert with technologies that help to operationalize AI Governance, Risk, Compliance, Privacy & Security Principles.

Qualifications & Interests:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or equivalent information security, privacy, risk, compliance, project management or like discipline from an accredited college or university or measurable knowledge / experience from proven industry, military, defense, or government operations.
• At least 5-8 years of experience in a professional services role, preferably at a startup.
• 5+ years experience developing, implementing, and managing Cybersecurity strategies, programs, technologies, and associated controls.
• 5+ years experience developing, implementing, and managing Privacy strategies, programs, technologies, and associated controls.
• 5+ years experience developing, implementing, and managing Governance, Risk & Compliance strategies, programs, technologies, and associated controls.
• Certifications including AIGP, CIPP/E/US/M, CISSP, CISM, CDPSE are highly preferred.
• Cloud certifications (AI, Security, Architecture, Engineering) from at least one major CSP (Azure, AWS, GCP) are highly preferred.
• Subject matter expertise of Trustworthy AI Principles, Frameworks and Standards including, but not limited to NIST AI RMF, ISO 42001:2023, OWASP AI & MITRE ATLAS.
• Subject matter expertise of Cybersecurity Principles, Frameworks and Standards including NIST CSF, CSA CCM, MITRE ATT&CK, & ISO 27001.
• Subject matter expert of Data Privacy Principles, Frameworks and Standards including, but not limited to NIST PF & ISO 27701.
• Working knowledge and experience with at least one (preferably multiple) major cloud service providers (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Strong understanding of AI technologies, ethical issues, and risk associated with socio-technical systems.
• Working knowledge of concepts such as MLOps & MLSecOps.
• Knowledge and experience creating and maintaining technical documentation, presentations, plans, roadmaps, etc.
• Motivated self-starter who loves to solve challenging problems and feels comfortable working directly with customers.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills is required.
• Strong customer presentation skills are required.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, excellent time management skills and able to effectively prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, high-volume, and evolving work environment.
• Comfortable managing multiple and changing priorities, and meeting deadlines in an entrepreneurial environment.
• Ability to travel when needed; holds a valid driver’s license.

The Perks:

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match, 529 College Savings Plan, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability
• Competitive Compensation
• Training and development programs
• Stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages
• Collaborative and cool culture
• Work-life balance and generous paid time off

***To all recruitment agencies: Trace3 does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Trace3 employees or any other company location. Trace3 is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.