Security Engineer - AI and Emerging Technologies

Harrington Starr; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Exposure to senior stakeholders

Career development opportunities

Job summary

The Security Engineer – AI & Emerging Technologies at Harrington Starr London (Hybrid) will join the information security team to enable secure adoption of AI across the business. You will work with AI platforms and technologies to shape security standards, influence architecture decisions and embed controls throughout the tech lifecycle.

Seeking a security professional with strong technical background and experience in enterprise security, cloud platforms, and risk assessments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in Cyber Security or related security role.
• Strong experience delivering security guidance across enterprise platforms and cloud technologies.
• Solid understanding of security architecture and secure-by-design principles.
• Knowledge of AI technologies, LLMs, AI platforms, and related security risks.

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 practices into new initiatives.
• Support security guardrails, governance frameworks, and secure design standards for AI adoption.
• Conduct threat modelling and security design reviews for new apps and services.
• Assess risks related to data exposure, AI misuse, prompt injection, third‑party dependencies, access control and system integrations.
• Advise on secure architecture principles including IAM, data protection, monitoring, encryption and resilience.
• Produce security requirements, risk assessments, architectural recommendations and remediation plans.
• Monitor emerging threats, vulnerabilities and industry developments relating to AI and cloud technologies.

Skills

Cyber security

Security architecture

Threat modelling

Security reviews

Cloud security

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.