At a Glance
- Tasks: Research and develop innovative AI security solutions to protect national systems.
- Company: Join a leading agency in AI and cyber security with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonuses, excellent benefits, and hybrid working options.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on national security while tackling cutting-edge AI challenges.
- Qualifications: Experience in AI security, vulnerability research, and secure software development.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 85000 £ per year.
Our client is looking for an Artificial Intelligence Security Researcher to join their well-established team and focus on their Defence & National Security clients.
Salary: £65,000-£85,000 + bonus + excellent benefits
Location: Hampshire or Surrey - hybrid
Security Clearance: Candidates must hold an active SC clearance. Existing DV clearance is strongly advantageous.
About the role:
Work at the cutting edge of AI and cyber security, researching and prototyping innovative solutions that protect critical national systems against sophisticated threats. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on hard technical problems, enjoys experimentation, and wants to make a tangible impact in high-stakes environments.
You will join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team tackling mission-critical national security challenges - helping customers understand, assess, and defend against emerging AI-enabled risks.
What you'll be doing:
- Conduct in-depth research into emerging AI security threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques
- Design and develop novel tools and prototypes that protect systems and inform customer decisions
- Perform vulnerability analysis, reverse engineering, and security assessments across a range of platforms
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to transition research into real-world capabilities
- Contribute to technical reports, white papers, and customer deliverables
- Present complex findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Stay ahead of the latest AI security developments and share insights with the wider team
What you'll bring:
We'd love to hear from you if you have experience in one or more of:
- Exploit development
- Malware analysis
- Secure software development
- Vulnerability research
- ML model development
- Vulnerability research tools and frameworks
- OS/networks/system architecture
- Reverse engineering
Nice to have:
- Experience researching AI, ML, or LLM security risks
- Track record turning research into working prototypes or customer-facing demos
- Ability to communicate complex findings to specialist and non-specialist audiences
Security clearance: Candidates must hold an active SC clearance. Existing DV clearance is strongly advantageous.
AI Security Researcher employer: We Are Fr Group
As a Paid Media Manager at our tech-led international travel giant, you'll thrive in a dynamic and innovative environment that champions growth and digital transformation. With a competitive salary of up to £45k plus bonuses, we offer a flexible hybrid working model, fostering a culture of collaboration and creativity while providing ample opportunities for professional development. Join us in Manchester City Centre and be part of a world-class team where your expertise will truly make an impact.
