Security Engineer - AI and Emerging Technologies

Harrington Starr; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Exposure to senior stakeholders

Career development opportunities

AI and emerging tech focus

Job summary

Harrington Starr is seeking a Security Engineer to join its AI & Emerging Technologies practice in London. The role blends security engineering with shaping secure adoption of AI platforms, applications and innovative tech across the business.

You will work with AI, technology and business teams to embed security controls throughout the lifecycle, influence architecture decisions and define security standards for AI initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cyber security, security engineering or a similar role.
• Strong experience delivering security guidance across enterprise platforms, clouds, applications and projects.
• Solid understanding of security architecture and secure-by-design principles.
• Knowledge of AI technologies, LLMs and related security risks.
• Experience performing threat modelling, risk assessments and security reviews.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365, Azure and SaaS environments; modern cloud tech.

Responsibilities

• Provide security assessments and guidance for AI platforms, tools and emerging technologies.
• Review AI-enabled applications, integrations, workflows and internal solutions.
• Partner with technology and business teams to embed security best practices in initiatives.
• Support development of security guardrails, governance frameworks and secure design standards for AI adoption.
• Conduct threat modelling and security design reviews for new applications and services.
• Assess and mitigate risks related to data exposure, AI misuse, prompt injection, 3rd-party dependencies, access control and system integrations.
• Advise on secure architecture principles including IAM, data protection, monitoring, encryption, resilience and secure configuration.
• Produce security requirements, risk assessments, architectural recommendations and remediation plans.
• Monitor emerging threats and industry developments relating to AI and cloud technologies.

Skills

Cyber security

Security engineering

Threat modelling

Cloud security

AI security

Stakeholder management

ISO 27001

Communication of risks

Tools

Microsoft 365

Azure

Job description

Security Engineer – AI & Emerging Technologies

Location: London (Hybrid)

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Security Engineer to join a growing Information Security team, playing a pivotal role in enabling the secure adoption of AI and emerging technologies across the business.

This position will work closely with AI, technology, and business teams to provide security expertise across AI platforms, applications, integrations, and innovative technology initiatives. You'll help shape security standards, influence architecture decisions, and ensure appropriate controls are embedded throughout the technology lifecycle.

This is an excellent opportunity for a security professional with a strong technical background who is excited by the challenges and opportunities presented by AI-driven transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide security assessments and guidance for AI platforms, tools, and emerging technologies.
• Review AI-enabled applications, integrations, workflows, and internally developed solutions.
• Partner with technology and business teams to embed security best practices into new initiatives.
• Support the development of security guardrails, governance frameworks, and secure design standards for AI adoption.
• Conduct threat modelling and security design reviews for new applications and services.
• Assess and mitigate risks relating to data exposure, AI misuse, prompt injection, third‑party dependencies, access control, and system integrations.
• Advise on secure architecture principles including identity and access management, data protection, monitoring, encryption, resilience, and secure configuration.
• Produce security requirements, risk assessments, architectural recommendations, and remediation plans.
• Monitor emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and industry developments relating to AI and cloud technologies.

About You

• 5+ years' experience in Cyber Security, Security Engineering, Information Security, or a similar technical security role.
• Strong experience delivering security guidance across enterprise platforms, cloud technologies, applications, and technology projects.
• Solid understanding of security architecture and secure-by-design principles.
• Knowledge of AI technologies, large language models (LLMs), AI platforms, and associated security risks.
• Experience performing threat modelling, risk assessments, and security reviews.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365, Azure, SaaS environments, and modern cloud technologies.
• Ability to communicate complex technical risks to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong stakeholder management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience within regulated or ISO 27001-aligned environments would be advantageous.

Desirable Certifications

• CISSP, CCSP, SSCP
• CISM, CISA, CRISC
• Security+, CySA+, CASP+

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work at the forefront of AI security and emerging technologies.
• High-profile role influencing enterprise-wide technology adoption.
• Collaborative environment with significant exposure to senior stakeholders.
• Excellent career development opportunities within a growing security function.