AI-Native Cyber Security Manager

Talent; Manchester; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent seeks an AI-native Cyber Security Manager for a contract through February 2027. The role is fully remote, nearshore or midshore, aligned with GMT/CET/EET, at £300–£400 per day.

You will design, build, and deliver core security solutions for a new platform using AI tools and automation through February 2027. The position requires hands-on AI tooling, AWS security expertise, and an agile startup mindset, with governance across PCI-DSS, ISO27001, SOC2, GDPR.

Qualifications

• Hands-on AI tooling and threat analysis experience.
• Strong knowledge of AWS security architectures.
• Understanding of AI-specific risks and controls.
• Experience in agile/start-up environments.
• Familiarity with PCI-DSS, ISO27001, GDPR, SOC.
• Must be located in Nearshore or Midshore regions with overlap UK hours.

Responsibilities

• AI-First Security Operations: build AI-driven threat analysis, triage, patch management, and TPRM.
• Cloud Security (AWS): implement security controls across AWS using Security Hub, GuardDuty, Macie, Control Tower.
• Risk and Compliance: draft and map cyber policies aligned with PCI-DSS, ISO27001, SOC, GDPR.
• Threat Intelligence and Reporting: use AI tools to automate reporting and KPI tracking.
• Securing AI and Governance: manage risks with AI adoption and OWASP Top 10 for LLMs.
• Stakeholder Engagement: translate tech risks for executives and cross-functional teams.

Skills

AI tooling

AWS security

AI security

Agile mindset

Regulatory frameworks

English communication

Education

CISSP

OSCP

Tools

Claude

Microsoft Security Copilot

LLM agents

Job description

Job Description

• Duration: Contract through to end of February 2027

Contract Job Opportunity: AI-Native Cyber Security Manager

• Location: Remote (Nearshore / Midshore GMT / CET / EET time zone alignment)
• Duration: Contract through to end of February 2027
• Day Rate: £300 - £400 per day

About The Role

Are you a forward-thinking Cyber Security specialist with a passion for leveraging Artificial Intelligence to transform how security is delivered?

We are looking for an experienced AI-Native Cyber Security Manager to join a fast-paced, high-growth venture operating as an agile start-up within an established corporate enterprise. Working fully remotely from a nearshore or midshore region, you will play a pivotal role in designing, building, and delivering core security solutions for a brand-new platform through to February 2027 using AI tools, agents, and automation to do the heavy lifting wherever possible.

Key Responsibilities

• AI-First Security Operations: Build and continuously improve AI-driven workflows for threat analysis, automated vulnerability triage, patch management, and Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM).
• Cloud Security (AWS): Implement and oversee security controls across AWS environments using tools such as Security Hub, GuardDuty, Macie, Control Tower, SCPs, and IAM.
• Risk and Compliance Management: Draft, map, and maintain cyber policies and governance frameworks aligned with PCI-DSS, ISO27001, SOC1/SOC2, DPA, and GDPR.
• Threat Intelligence and Reporting: Utilize AI tools to automate reporting, track Key Security Performance Indicators (KSPIs), and deliver real-time management updates.
• Securing AI and Governance: Manage the unique risks associated with internal AI adoption, ensuring adherence to frameworks such as the OWASP Top 10 for LLMs and ISO/IEC 42001.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a subject matter expert across cross-functional teams, simplifying complex technical risks for non-technical stakeholders and executives.

Key Skills And Experience Required

• Hands-on AI Tooling Experience: Proven experience using AI tools and agents (e.g., Claude, Microsoft Security Copilot, custom LLM agents) for threat analysis, policy creation, automated report generation, and triage.
• AWS Security Expertise: Strong working knowledge of AWS security architectures (Organizations, Control Tower, GuardDuty, Macie, IAM).
• AI Security Knowledge: Deep understanding of AI-specific risks, including prompt injection, data leakage, model misuse, and LLM-specific security standards.
• Agile and Start-Up Mindset: Comfortable in fast-moving, iterative remote environments, balancing speed with robust risk management.
• Framework Familiarity: Strong understanding of regulatory and compliance standards (PCI-DSS, ISO27001, GDPR, SOC).
• Location Requirements: Fully remote, but candidates must be located within Nearshore or Midshore regions with strong English language communication skills and functional overlap with UK working hours.

Desirable Qualifications

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)

£300.00 - £400.00 / day