About this role
Salary: £90,000 - 90,000 per year
Requirements: Background in Security Research, Threat Research, Detection Engineering, Threat Hunting, or Security OperationsStrong Python skills and experience building tooling or automationUnderstanding of threat detection, attacker TTPs, and modern security operationsInterest in AI, LLMs, Generative AI, or Agentic AIStrong analytical and research mindsetMSc, PhD, or research-focused academic background is advantageousPublished research, technical blogs, or conference presentations are advantageousOpen-source contributions are advantageousExperience applying AI to security challenges is advantageous Responsibilities: Research emerging threats, attacker techniques, and security trendsInvestigate how AI can enhance detection and security outcomesDevelop prototypes, tooling, and automation using PythonExplore Agentic AI workflows and security use casesWork with engineering teams to translate research into product capabilitiesDesign, test, and validate new detection approaches Technologies: Agentic AIAIPythonSecurity More:
We are partnering with one of the UKs most innovative cyber security organisations as we expand our research capabilities at the intersection of AI, Security Research, and Detection Engineering. In this London-based hybrid role, you will explore how emerging AI technologies can improve threat detection, automate security workflows, and shape the next generation of security products. We offer a salary of £70,000–£90,000, plus bonus and benefits. This is an opportunity to solve challenging technical problems and help shape the future of AI-driven cyber defence. Rates depend on experience and client requirements.
last updated 41 week of 2026