AI Security Engineer
6 Month contract initially
Location: Hybrid - Max 2-3 days p/w onsite in Knutsford
Rate: £600 - £630 p/d (via Umbrella company)

We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for an AI Security Engineer to join the team.

Key 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.

Key Skills & Experience:
Standard Technical Skills & Competencies
* 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.
* Experience securing cloud and AI workloads on major cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure.
* Working knowledge of machine learning concepts, data processing techniques, and common AI/ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, Scikit learn, LangChain) - considered a strong advantage.

Threat Analysis & Vulnerability Assessment:
* Conduct regular threat assessments to identify vulnerabilities in AI/ML systems.
* Develop benchmarks, tools and scripts to automate vulnerability testing for AI/ML applications.
* Perform code reviews and penetration testing of AI-related software.

Research & Development:
* Stay updated on emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in AI/ML security.
* Execute PoCs/PoVs to evaluate emerging trends, technologies and practices in the industry.
* Create high quality technical documentation and user guides
* Contribute to the development of cutting-edge AI/ML security tools and techniques.

This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible.


LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.

Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.