Senior Security Researcher - (AI & Detection Engineering)

Salt Search; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Salt Search is seeking a Security Researcher (AI & Detection Engineering) in London. The role blends cutting-edge research with practical detection engineering to advance threat detection and security workflows. You will develop Python tooling and explore agentic AI use cases to inform product capabilities.

We value a strong background in security research and threat analysis, with a passion for AI/LLMs. The position offers a hybrid work model in London and a competitive compensation package

Qualifications

• Background in Security Research, Threat Research, Detection Engineering, Threat Hunting or Security Operations.
• Strong Python skills and experience building tooling or automation.
• Interest in AI, LLMs, Generative AI or Agentic AI.

Responsibilities

• Research emerging threats, attacker techniques and security trends.
• Investigate how AI can enhance detection and security outcomes.
• Develop prototypes, tooling and automation using Python.
• Explore Agentic AI workflows and security use cases.
• Work with engineering teams to translate research into product capabilities.
• Design, test and validate new detection approaches.

Skills

Threat Research

Detection Engineering

Threat Hunting

Security Operations

Python

Education

MSc/PhD (nice to have)

Job description

Security Researcher (AI & Detection Engineering)

Location: London (Hybrid)
Salary: £70,000-£90,000 + bonus + benefits

We're partnering with one of the UK's most innovative cyber security organisations as they expand their research capabilities at the intersection of AI, Security Research and Detection Engineering.

You'll help explore how emerging AI technologies can be leveraged to improve threat detection, automate security workflows and influence the next generation of security products.

Security Researcher - Responsibilities

• Research emerging threats, attacker techniques and security trends
• Investigate how AI can enhance detection and security outcomes
• Develop prototypes, tooling and automation using Python
• Explore Agentic AI workflows and security use cases
• Work with engineering teams to translate research into product capabilities
• Design, test and validate new detection approaches

Security Researcher - Requirements

• Background in Security Research, Threat Research, Detection Engineering, Threat Hunting or Security Operations
• Strong Python skills and experience building tooling or automation
• Understanding of threat detection, attacker TTPs and modern security operations
• Interest in AI, LLMs, Generative AI or Agentic AI
• Strong analytical and research mindset

Security Researcher - Nice to Have

• MSc, PhD or research-focused academic background
• Published research, technical blogs or conference presentations
• Open-source contributions
• Experience applying AI to security challenges

An excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys solving difficult technical problems and wants to help shape the future of AI-driven cyber defence -

*Rates depend on experience and client requirements