AI Security Architect

Job Title: AI Security Architect / AI Security Engineer Location: London (2 days per week onsite) Remuneration: Up to £900 per day (via Umbrella) Contract Details: Temporary, Full Time, 6 Months (with potential extensions)

Overview: Our client is seeking two dynamic AI Security professionals to bolster the secure adoption and governance of AI technologies within the organisation. These roles will be pivotal in ensuring that AI solutions are designed, implemented, and operated securely, whether developing in-house products or integrating third-party platforms.

Responsibilities

AI Security Architect

Define and implement AI security architecture and governance frameworks.

Assess AI solutions to establish the necessary security guardrails for deployment.

Develop policies, standards, and controls for the secure use of AI technologies.

Support decision-making regarding build vs buy AI solutions, ensuring governance requirements are met.

Collaborate with security, risk, legal, compliance, and technology teams to satisfy regulatory and organisational requirements.

Provide security oversight across various AI programmes and initiatives.

Identify and mitigate AI-specific risks, including data protection and model security.

AI Security Engineer

Implement and configure security controls within AI platforms and technology stacks.

Deploy and maintain AI security guardrails and monitoring capabilities.

Ensure secure configuration of AI tools, infrastructure, cloud services, and data environments.

Collaborate with architects and engineering teams to embed security into AI development and deployment processes.

Support vulnerability management, security testing, and remediation activities.

Assist in operationalising AI governance requirements through technical controls and automation.

Key Skills & Experience

Strong background in cybersecurity and security engineering or architecture.

Familiarity with AI/ML security principles and emerging AI security risks.

Proven experience in establishing security controls and governance frameworks for AI solutions.

Understanding of responsible AI practises, AI governance, and risk management.

Experience with cloud platforms and modern technology stacks.

Ability to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders effectively.

Experience securing internally developed products or third-party technology solutions.

Ideal Background

AI Security Architecture

AI Governance & Risk Management

Security Engineering

Cloud Security

Data Protection & Compliance

Secure Technology Implementation

This is an exceptional opportunity to help shape and secure the organisation's AI strategy, ensuring that AI products and platforms are implemented with the appropriate governance, controls, and security guardrails from the outset. If you are passionate about AI security and ready to make a significant impact, consider applying today!

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