AI Security Architect - Consultancy

A high-profile organisation is seeking an experienced AI Security Architect for an initial 6-month contract, with strong potential for extension. This hybrid role is based in Reading, requiring 2 days per week on-site, and offers a competitive rate of up to £625 per day (Inside IR35).

This position focuses on embedding security into AI/ML systems, pipelines, and infrastructure from the ground up. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of AI/ML security architecture, along with a strong foundation in secure development practices, DevOps environments, and regulatory compliance.

Ready to shape the security foundations of next-generation AI systems? Apply now to join this critical programme.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement security strategies, standards, and policies for AI/ML systems and data pipelines.
• Define and maintain secure enterprise architecture across AI/ML, CI/CD, and model workflows.
• Conduct security risk assessments and threat modelling for AI/ML initiatives.
• Support testing and evaluation of AI models, including fairness, bias, adversarial testing, and safety.
• Implement secure access controls, encryption, and authentication for sensitive AI/ML assets.
• Provide expert guidance during AI/ML system development and deployment phases.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations including EU AI Act, GDPR, ISO 27001 and others.

Skills & Requirements:

• Proven background as a Security Architect with strong AI/ML security experience.
• Deep understanding of AI/ML frameworks and their unique security implications.
• Familiarity with ML/LLM tools such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, JAX, and scikit-learn.
• Knowledge of adversarial attacks, prompt injection, and data poisoning threats.
• Experience using threat modelling tools and security assessment techniques for AI systems.
• Strong understanding of compliance requirements (EU AI Act, GDPR, ISO 27001, etc.).

Duration: 

• 6 months (with view for extension)

Location: 

• Hybrid - 2 days per week on-site in Reading

Daily Rate: 

• £625 Inside IR35