Salary: £50,000 - 70,000 per year Requirements: Experience conducting threat modelling, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments across AI/ML ecosystems, including data pipelines, model APIs, and supporting infrastructure. Hands-on expertise with core cybersecurity technologies, such as firewalls, SIEM platforms, IDS/IPS, and related security tooling. Proficiency in Python, with the ability to develop automation, security tooling, and data-driven scripts. Strong understanding of secure software development practices, including OWASP principles and DevSecOps methodologies integrated into CI/CD workflows. Working knowledge of machine learning concepts, data processing techniques, and common AI/ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, Scikit learn, LangChain) - considered a strong advantage. Risk Management experience and understanding different delivery methods, e.g. Scrum, Kanban, JIRA, Agile etc. Experience in working end to end with software development lifecycles. 5 years in DevOps, Security Engineering, or Infrastructure roles. Previous experience in the financial/regulated sector is desirable. Certified GenAI and LLM Cybersecurity Professional (CGLCP) or equivalent certifications are a plus. Responsibilities: Drive enhancements to the AI/GenAI security platform and scanning infrastructure, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and approved budgets. Work alongside engineers to contribute to design, build, and optimise cloud-native data & GenAI Security services. Support stakeholders in leveraging and adopting the latest Data & GenAI Security cloud-native application architectures. Ensure all Data Security architecture and cloud infrastructure accommodates the latest security and software lifecycle patterns. Technologies: AI CI/CD Cloud DevSecOps DevOps Support JIRA Kanban LLM Machine Learning OWASP PyTorch Python Security AWS More: We are a leading organisation located in Knutsford, offering a hybrid working model with three days on-site. We are seeking an AI Security Engineer to join our security team, focused on enhancing our AI/GenAI security platform. This role offers a contract at a competitive daily rate and provides an opportunity to work with the latest security technologies in a dynamic environment. last updated 8 week of 2026