Requirements
* The role is suited to a senior engineer with deep expertise in AI/ML security, modern software engineering, and secure‑by‑design approaches
* Experience operating as a senior security engineer and leading engineering initiatives in a DevSecOps environment
* Strong expertise securing AI and ML systems at scale, including model lifecycle security, data pipelines, and secure deployment
* Strong hands‑on experience with machine learning stacks, such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, MLflow, Kubeflow, or equivalent managed platforms (e.g. Vertex AI, Azure ML)
* Solid understanding of cloud‑native and containerised architectures, including Kubernetes and serverless technologies
* Experience operating in complex hybrid environments, spanning public cloud, private cloud and on‑premise platforms
* Experience building automation and engineering tooling using Python, Go, or similar languages
* Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or cloud security accreditations are appreciated but not required
What the job involves
* The Chief Security Office (CSO) plays a critical role in safeguarding the Group against an increasingly complex threat landscape while supporting its vision of helping Britain prosper
* As AI reshapes both opportunity and risk, we are strengthening our capability to secure the Group’s rapidly expanding AI ecosystem. We are looking for an experienced AI Security Engineering Lead to design and deliver the secure engineering patterns, controls, and tooling that protect our AI and machine learning systems
* This is a hands‑on technical leadership role, where you will take ownership of complex problem spaces and lead through engineering expertise. You will work directly on code, automation, and platform design, while influencing direction and embedding best practice across AI security engineering in collaboration with senior technical customers and cross‑functional teams
* You will champion secure architectures, embed DevSecOps practices, and help elevate engineering capability as the organisation adopts generative AI, agentic systems, and automation at scale
* This team is responsible for defending one of the UK's most trusted institutions as it adopts next generation AI capabilities. You'll help shape the Group's AI security posture, designing and deploying the controls that keep our customers, colleagues, and services safe - while enabling bold transformation across the bank
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