Overview
You join a global leader in AI-driven cybersecurity to investigate emerging threats and attacker behaviours, including those affecting AI systems. You will convert findings into improvements for threat detection and work with cross-functional teams to shape security research and product development. The role combines hands-on data analysis, research into TTPs, and collaboration with engineering to enhance detection capabilities. This opportunity lets you explore cutting-edge AI security challenges and contribute to an impactful security program. You will operate in a hybrid setup, with a strong emphasis on practical investigation and knowledge sharing.
Pay / Benefits
- excellent benefits
- hybrid working (min. 2 days in office)
- opportunity to work at the cutting edge of AI and cybersecurity
Responsibilities
- Investigate emerging threat actor techniques, tactics and procedures (TTPs) across production and lab environments
- Analyze security data to understand attacker behaviours and identify opportunities to improve detection and response
- Collaborate with development teams, sharing research findings to inform future research and product development
- Support the development and testing of new approaches to detecting malicious or anomalous activity
- Perform data analysis, scripting and other technical research to continuously improve products and capabilities
- Stay up to date with developments across the cyber threat landscape and apply findings to ongoing research
Key requirements
- Strong academic background, ideally a Master’s or PhD in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning or related subject
- Good understanding of networking fundamentals and core security concepts
- Familiarity with attacker techniques, TTPs across network, cloud, endpoint and email security
- Interest in AI systems and agentic AI security challenges
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to tackle complex or unfamiliar problems
- Good organisational and communication skills; ability to work collaboratively and independently
- Practical exposure to SOC analysis, incident response, detection engineering, threat hunting or malware/threat research would be beneficial
- Scripting or programming experience (e.g., Python, Bash or PowerShell) would be beneficial
- Experience with security datasets, data analysis or MITRE ATT&CK; knowledge of company’s products is a bonus
- Collaborative mindset
- Analytical thinking
- Clear communication
- Python
- PowerShell
- Bash
Security Researcher - AI & Cybersecurity in Cambridge employer: RedTech Recruitment
Join a pioneering technology company in Cambridge, where innovation meets collaboration. As a Software Engineer, you'll enjoy a vibrant work culture that encourages technical autonomy and creative problem-solving, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including private health for your family and an enhanced pension. With opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work on cutting-edge AI solutions, this role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment.
