Senior Manager, IT - Cloud and AI Security

We are Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. You’ll feel proud of the work you do here every day to transform the future of home building and help make the dream of home ownership more achievable. At BFS, we believe building a successful career is not solely defined by a degree. Your experience, skills, and passion are just as important, if not more so. As such, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and experience levels. PURPOSE The Senior Manager for Cloud Architecture and AI Security will provide strategic leadership and oversight for the design, implementation, and governance of secure cloud architectures and AI-driven systems across the enterprise. This role requires deep technical expertise, relevant hands-on experience and strong leadership skills to influence security strategy, drive innovation, and ensure compliance with security best practices and standards. They will partner with executive leadership, technology teams, and business units to embed security into cloud-native applications, AI/ML pipelines, and data platforms, while shaping the organization’s approach to emerging threats and regulatory requirements. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Leadership Define and execute the enterprise strategy for cloud and AI security. Influence security architecture decisions across multiple business units and technology domains. Serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives on cloud and AI security risks and opportunities. Cloud Security Architecture Oversee the development of secure architectures for multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP). Champion zero-trust principles, advanced IAM strategies, and encryption standards. Ensure alignment with industry frameworks (CIS, NIST, ISO 27001) and regulatory mandates. AI Security Establish governance and security controls for AI/ML models, data pipelines, and inference environments. Drive initiatives to mitigate risks such as adversarial attacks, model poisoning, and data integrity issues. Collaborate with data science and engineering leaders to integrate security into the AI lifecycle. Risk Management and Compliance Conduct enterprise-level risk assessments and threat modeling for cloud and AI deployments. Report on security posture, emerging risks, and compliance to executive leadership. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Lead and mentor security engineers. Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. Manage resource allocation and vendor relationships. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field. 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 5 years in cloud security architecture and leadership roles. Proven expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and security frameworks (CIS, NIST, ISO 27001). Strong understanding of AI/ML security principles and emerging regulatory requirements. Experience with secure DevOps (DevSecOps) and container security (Kubernetes, Docker). Familiarity with global compliance standards (GDPR, CCPA, AI Act). Ability to lead large-scale security transformation initiatives. Deep understanding of cloud shared responsibility models and threat landscapes. Experience conducting or supporting cloud incident response and forensic analysis. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Master’s degree Relevant certifications: Security: CISSP, GNFA, GCIA Cloud: Azure Security Engineer, GPSC, GCAD AI/ML certifications: GASAE, CoPilot Ninja or equivalent learning credentials COMPETENCIES Evaluates Problems: Evaluates and analyzes different types of information objectively to identify appropriate solutions; writes fluently, establishing the key facts clearly and interprets numerical data effectively. Technical Communication/ Presentation: Communicates with clarity and precision, presenting complex information in a concise format that is audience appropriate. Adjusting and Driving Change: Takes a positive approach to tackling work and embraces change; invites feedback relating to performance and deals constructively with criticism. Identifies the need for and drives change when required to achieve objectives. Focuses on Customers: Understands and anticipates customer needs and takes action to provide high-quality products and services to exceed expectations. Demonstrates Business Acumen: Demonstrates working knowledge of market, economic, legal and regulatory environments and how they impact the business. Agile Best Practices: Understands how agility is leveraged in IT ways of working. Adopts agile best practices as appropriate throughout the assigned work lifecycle. Responds to feedback quickly based on comments of internal and external customers and needs of the market. Bias for Action: Takes initiative and identifies what needs to be done and acts without waiting to be asked. Executes work in a timely manner. Suggests improvements to current ways of working. BFS COMPETENCIES Business and Financial Acumen Demonstrates depth of understanding for the P&L and financial analysis Teaches business and financial acumen to others. Understands KPIs and how BFS makes money. Knows the different business segments and how they relate to one another. Understands customer sales and engagement. Demonstrates functional and/or technical expertise. Understands complex issues and demonstrates problem solving skills. Understands how to maximize business results regardless of industry cycle. Results Driven Holds self and others accountable. Communicates and sets clear goals with plans to deliver. Manages competing priorities effectively. Demonstrates appropriate urgency. Drives to exceed expectations in alignment with our BFS SPICE values. Embraces and follows best practices. Demonstrates self-starter, can-do attitude. Strategic Thinking and Decision Making Leverages resources and teams around them to solve problems and create mutually beneficial outcomes. Demonstrates willingness and courage to make tough decisions in a timely manner. Balances short-and-long term priorities Demonstrates proactive versus reactive thinking. Asks questions to identify root cause and analyze situations more accurately. Servant Leadership Demonstrates humility by putting others first. Builds trust-based relationships. Leads by example with kindness and respect. Collaborates well across all areas of the business. Advocates for others Actively listens to understand the meaning and intent of what the other person is communicating. Demonstrates authenticity and encourages others to do the same. Emotional Intelligence Demonstrates situational awareness – knows when and how to adjust leadership style in different situations. Demonstrates self-awareness – understands strengths and weaknesses. Demonstrates empathy – puts themselves in other’s shoes. Assumes positive intent. Develops and Leads Others Drives alignment through clear communication of vision, goals, and expectations. Invests time on a regular basis in performance feedback and developmental conversations. Fosters a respectful and inclusive environment. Empowers, motivates, and inspires others. Coaches and mentor others for their development. Guides and persuades others to deliver positive outcomes. Growth Mindset Demonstrates a growth mindset; takes appropriate risks, fails fast and forward, learns from mistakes. Perseveres and champions growth, even in the face of resistance, ambiguity, or possible failure. Thinks like an owner with an entrepreneurial spirit. Demonstrates and encourages intellectual curiosity. Continuous learner; seeks opportunities and knowledge for personal and professional growth. Sees possibilities over problems – actively seeks solutions. Innovation Encourages out-of-the box thinking to create new ways of doing things. Continuously seeks to improve and simplify pain points in the business. Anticipates, embraces, and leads change. Develops and executes breakthrough strategies. Integrity Does the right thing even under challenging circumstances? Communicates with honesty. Consistently treats others fairly and equitably. Demonstrates reliability and does what they say they will do. Conducts tough conversations and delivers difficult messages with kindness and respect. WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Subject to both typical office environment and outside locations with temperature and weather variations. Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds. Occasional travel may be required. This position was posted on April 10, 2026 and we anticipate it will be open for a minimum of five days, though it may be open for a longer period. We encourage your prompt application. Successful, innovative, and fulfilling careers are built here, and your professional development is a high priority. We invest in your future through the latest training, tools, and technologies. Highly collaborative, we work together to solve problems and find better ways to continually grow our business and careers every day. You’ll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons. The scale and depth of resources that being the #1 building materials distributor in the nation provides a variety of opportunities for you to explore – all in a friendly, people-first environment. Join us to be more, do more, and build more, together at BFS. In addition to the base wage listed, this position is also eligible to earn an annual bonus subject to changes in plan design and documents and in accordance with applicable law. Eligibility and the amount of the bonus varies based on overall company success, thresholds met and other terms and conditions of the Company’s active bonus policy for the respective year. At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love. Our goal is simple — provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives. This role is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance plans, 401(k) retirement savings plan, PTO (including paid sick time), and 8 paid holidays per year (for salaried and hourly team members). Details about Builders FirstSource’s benefits offerings are available here www.bldrbenefits.com. Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. 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