AI Security Specialist

Lloyds Banking Group

Leeds

On-site

GBP 80,000 - 120,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

5% employer pension contribution

Annual bonus

Share schemes

Discounted shopping

30 days' holiday

Wellbeing initiatives

Parental leave

Job summary

Lloyds Banking Group is seeking an AI Security Specialist to help the organisation adopt AI at scale while keeping customers, colleagues and systems safe.

You will work at the intersection of cyber security, cloud engineering and advanced AI technologies within the Chief Security Office's Security Data & AI Lab, shaping security controls from the start and translating findings into practical actions.

Qualifications

5+ years in Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security or related area.
5+ years in Cyber Security, incl. securing AI systems or cloud apps.
Solid cyber security principles: IAM, encryption, network security, secure design.
2+ years in public cloud security engineering or security tooling (WAFs).
Knowledge of AI tech incl. ML, model architectures, generative AI.
5+ years in ISO 27001, NIST, UK GDPR risk/reg compliance.
5+ years in risk assessments, threat modelling, security audits.
Strong communication, project management and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

Shape and embed the AI Security strategy across Lloyds Banking Group.
Assess and strengthen security of AI platforms and applications.
Design and deploy AI-driven security capabilities like threat/ anomaly detection and incident response.
Advise on risk, compliance and regulation; ensure industry standards are met as AI evolves.
Collaborate with engineering and data teams to embed security from the start.

Skills

AI Security

Cyber Security

Cloud Security

IAM

Encryption

Network Security

Secure App Design

Risk Assessment

Threat Modelling

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in AI/CS or related field

Tools

WAFs

Cloud Security Tools

Job description

How do you help an organisation adopt artificial intelligence at scale while keeping customers, colleagues and systems safe? As an AI Security Specialist, you'll play a key role in protecting how AI is designed, built and used across Lloyds Banking Group. You'll sit within the Chief Security Office's Security Data & AI Lab, working at the intersection of cyber security, cloud engineering and advanced AI technologies. In this role, you'll help shape and embed our AI Security strategy, supporting safe adoption across the business, understanding how attackers use and exploit AI, and applying AI to solve real-world security problems. You'll work closely with engineering and data teams to build security controls into AI systems from the very start, not bolt them on at the end. You'll assess and strengthen the security of AI platforms and applications, commissioning testing and adversarial assessments where needed, and translating findings into practical actions. Using your expertise, you'll design and deploy AI-driven security capabilities such as threat detection, anomaly detection and incident response. You'll also advise on risk, compliance and regulation, ensuring we continue to meet industry standards as AI technologies evolve. This is a role with real impact, working on high-profile technology that's shaping the future of banking, while continuously learning and staying ahead of emerging threats.

Relevant experience in Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Computer Science, or a related area, gained through education, professional work, or equivalent experience. (5+ years exp)
Substantial experience in Cyber Security, including practical experience securing AI systems and/or public cloud applications. (5+ years exp)
Solid understanding of cyber security principles and controls, including identity & access management (IAM), encryption, network security, and secure application design.
Hands-on experience in public cloud security engineering and/or in the configuration/operation of security tooling, such as Web Application Firewalls (WAFs). (2+ years exp)
Solid knowledge of AI technologies including machine learning concepts, common model architectures, and emerging generative AI capabilities.
Experience with security frameworks and regulations, such as ISO 27001, NIST and UK GDPR. (5+ years exp)
Demonstrated experience in conducting risk assessments, threat modelling, and security audits. (5+ years exp)
Good communication, project management, and organisational skills, with a high level of attention to detail.
Ability to collaborate with a wide range of teams and prioritise competing demands in a fast-paced environment.

We know that great talent comes from many backgrounds. Whilst this job advert may reference specific years of experience, we recognise that skills are developed in many ways, so if you have relevant, transferable experience, we encourage you to apply.

At Lloyds Banking Group, we're driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper. Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses and communities. With us you'll have a key role to play in shaping the financial services of the future, whilst the scale and reach of our Group means you'll have many opportunities to learn, grow and develop. We keep your data safe. So, we'll only ever ask you to provide confidential or sensitive information once you have formally been invited along to an interview or accepted a verbal offer to join us which is when we run our background checks. We'll always explain what we need and why, with any request coming from a trusted Lloyds Banking Group person. We're focused on creating a values-led culture and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. Together we're building a truly inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference.

We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes…