AI Security Architect & Red Team Lead

Date Posted: 07/10/2026
Req ID: 48577
Faculty/Division: Ofc of the Chief Information Officer
Department: Information Security
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

The University of Toronto is seeking an AI Security Architect & Red Team Lead to establish and drive the university’s adversarial testing capability for AI systems. This is a foundational hire: a self-directed professional who will build the AI red teaming function from the ground up, define its strategy, and serve as the university’s primary authority on AI-specific security threats.

Reporting to the Chief Information Security and Digital Trust Officer, the AI Security Architect & Red Team Lead will operate with significant autonomy, independently assessing the AI threat landscape, identifying what the university needs, and coming back to senior leadership with clear, actionable recommendati...