Security Consultant

Anson McCade; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical and dental insurance

Access to diversity and support groups

25 days annual leave

Job summary

A global security consultancy in Greater London is seeking a Senior Security Consultant. In this role, you will focus on securing AI/ML systems, providing expertise in threat modeling, risk mitigation, and architecture design. You will collaborate closely with clients to address emerging AI risks and ensure robust security measures. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IAM and cloud security, along with hands-on experience in AI security. This position offers a competitive benefits package and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Strong background in IAM, network security, encryption, and incident response.
• Hands-on experience securing AI/ML systems or data science pipelines.
• Knowledge of adversarial ML techniques and supply-chain risks.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and secure the entire AI lifecycle including model governance.
• Conduct advanced security assessments and risk analysis.
• Advise clients on emerging AI risks like prompt injection and data leakage.

Skills

IAM knowledge

Network security

Incident response

Threat modeling

Consulting skills

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Security Consultant with deep expertise in cybersecurity and practical experience in securing AI/ML systems. In this role, you will help clients navigate the rapidly evolving threat landscape of artificial intelligence. You will work across strategy, architecture, and hands-on technical analysis to design resilient systems for high-impact environments.

Key Responsibilities

• AI/ML Security Oversight: Evaluate and secure the entire AI lifecycle, including model governance, data pipelines, and deployment patterns.
• Threat Modeling: Conduct advanced security assessments and risk analysis across cloud, on-premise, and hybrid environments.
• Risk Mitigation: Advise clients on emerging AI risks such as prompt injection, model poisoning, data leakage, and adversarial attacks.
• Architecture Design: Recommend secure architectures for LLM-based systems, automation workflows, and decision-support platforms.
• Policy & Governance: Develop security standards and guidelines for responsible AI use, aligned with emerging regulatory frameworks.
• Collaboration: Partner with engineering teams to implement robust security guardrails and controls.

Requirements

• Security Fundamentals: Strong background in IAM, network security, encryption, and incident response.
• AI/ML Technical Expertise: Hands-on experience securing AI/ML systems, Large Language Models (LLMs), or data science pipelines.
• Threat Intelligence: Knowledge of modern adversarial ML techniques and supply-chain risks.
• Cloud & Frameworks: Familiarity with AWS/Azure/GCP security and industry standards (NIST AI RMF, ISO 27001, OWASP Top 10 for LLMs, MITRE ATLAS).
• Consulting Skills: Ability to translate complex technical risks into actionable guidance for senior stakeholders.

Preferred Skills

• Certifications: CISSP, CCSP, OSCP, or equivalent cloud security credentials.
• Advanced AI: Experience with RAG pipelines, vector databases, and AI model fine-tuning.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of the EU AI Act or ISO/IEC 42001.
• DevSecOps: Familiarity with automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and integrated security controls.
• Hybrid Working: Flexible core hours with a balance of home and office-based work.
• Health & Wellness: Private medical and dental insurance, plus access to diversity and support groups.
• Time Off: 25 days annual leave (option to buy/sell/carry over).
• Future Growth: Dedicated Career Manager and competitive pension scheme.