Senior Security Researcher - AI & Cybersecurity

Salary: £65,000 - 65,000 per year

Requirements:

• Strong academic background, ideally including a Masters or PhD in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning or a closely related subject
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity and attacker techniques
• Good understanding of networking and network security
• Knowledge of generative AI and the emerging security threats affecting AI systems
• Experience researching or investigating security threats across areas such as networks, endpoints, cloud environments or containerised systems
• Good Linux knowledge and familiarity with security tools
• Cybersecurity, networking or Linux certifications, such as CCNA or Linux Essentials, would be beneficial
• Experience within a SOC or security operations environment would also be beneficial
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
• Applicants from relevant academic research backgrounds are also encouraged to apply where they have strong practical cybersecurity knowledge

Responsibilities:

• Research emerging cybersecurity threats affecting AI technologies
• Investigate attacker techniques and potential vulnerabilities
• Conduct technical research and prototype new security ideas
• Work closely with engineering and AI specialists to translate research into practical security capabilities
• Analyse technical findings and provide clear recommendations
• Keep up to date with developments across cybersecurity and AI security

Technologies:

• AI
• Cloud
• Linux
• Machine Learning
• Network
• Security
• Agentic AI
• Kubernetes

More:

We are an innovative technology company working on a new project at the intersection of AI and cybersecurity. This senior role is based in Cambridge with hybrid working and a minimum of 2 days per week in the office. We offer a salary of £50,000 - £70,000 per annum plus excellent benefits, including private medical insurance covering family, pension, life insurance and enhanced family leave. You will work at the cutting edge of AI and cybersecurity alongside highly skilled cybersecurity, AI and software engineering specialists. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and value diversity.

last updated 39 week of 2026