AI Security Consultant - Central Government (SC Clearance Required) Duration: 6 Months Initial (Extensions Likely) Rate: Up to £550 per day (Outside IR35) Location: Hybrid - 1 day per week in London We are seeking an experienced AI Security Consultant to support Central Government on a high-profile contract. This role is ideal for someone with deep expertise in AI security, risk management, and threat mitigation, particularly in government or highly regulated environments. The Role You will play a critical role in ensuring AI systems are secure, compliant, and resilient, providing expert guidance across AI projects and programmes. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify risks, implement security controls, and shape AI security strategy. Key Responsibilities Include: Assessing and advising on security risks associated with AI systems and deployments Reviewing AI architectures and designs for security, compliance, and robustness, aligned with Secure by Design principles Defining and implementing AI governance, risk management, and mitigation strategies, following GDS (Government Digital Service) and NIST frameworks Conducting threat modeling, vulnerability assessments, and security audits for AI systems Advising stakeholders on secure AI development practices, prompt engineering, and safe AI agent deployment Supporting policy development and adherence to government security standards Collaborating with product, technical, and policy teams to integrate security by design About You Essential Experience: Proven experience in AI security, AI risk assessment, or related cybersecurity roles Hands-on understanding of AI architectures, LLMs, and agentic AI concepts Strong technical background in AI, cloud, and system security (Python, APIs, or equivalent technologies) Experience in threat modeling, vulnerability management, or secure AI deployment Practical knowledge of GDS standards, NIST AI security frameworks, and Secure by Design principles Ability to communicate complex AI security concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders Eligible for or holding SC clearance Desirable Experience: Familiarity with government AI standards, frameworks, or compliance requirements Experience with MLOps, monitoring, and evaluation of AI systems Prior consulting experience in central government or highly regulated sectors Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.