Job Description

Overview

Our Client is seeking a Senior IT Security Specialist with deep expertise in Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning applied to Cyber Security. This role sits within the Cyber Security Innovation team and focuses on cutting-edge research, innovation, and solution development for complex cyber security challenges where no off-the-shelf solutions currently exist.The successful candidate will combine strong academic grounding with applied research, innovation delivery, and stakeholder collaboration across and external partners.

Key Responsibilities

Cyber Security Innovation & Research Conduct state-of-the-art research in AI/ML-driven cyber security topics. Identify emerging threats, technology gaps, and innovation opportunities. Design, prototype, and internally promote innovative cyber security solutions. Publish outputs including technical reports, white papers, patents, and academic articles.

Coordination & Collaboration

Coordinate cyber security innovation activities across to ensure alignment. Build and maintain strong internal networks with subject matter experts and stakeholders. Represent the Digital Security Office in internal and external forums, conferences, and events. Participate in group-wide cyber innovation steering bodies.

Consultancy & Expert Services

Provide expert consultancy on AI/ML cyber security topics across business units. Support internal projects by ensuring cyber security innovation considerations are embedded. Manage onboarding and offboarding of innovation projects for optimal resource utilisation.

External Engagement & Academia

Collaborate with academic and industry partners, providing industrial guidance. Support external innovation agreements and partnerships. Contribute to academic and joint funding proposals. Maintain awareness of commercially available solutions and emerging technologies.

Academic QualificationsMust Have

Bachelor's degree in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or related field. Recent PhD or Master's degree with a focus on Cyber Security of AI/ML.

Advantage

Professional cyber security training or certifications. Formal education or certification in cyber security disciplines.
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 18.00-40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37 per week