Senior Security Consultant (AI Specialist)

JOB DESCRIPTION

The team you'll be working with:

Job Title: Senior Security Consultant (Architecture – AI Specialist)

Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Security Architect with a strong specialisation in Artificial Intelligence (AI) security. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security architectures for AI-powered applications and infrastructure. You will play a critical role in identifying and mitigating security risks associated with AI, ensuring data privacy, and promoting ethical AI practices. This role requires a deep understanding of both traditional security principles and the unique challenges posed by AI technologies.

What you'll be doing:

What you'll be doing:

• AI Security Architecture:
  
  • Design and implement secure architectures for AI/ML models, data pipelines, and related infrastructure.
  • Develop security policies and procedures specific to AI systems.
  • Evaluate and select security tools and technologies for AI environments.
• Risk Assessment and Management:
  
  • Conduct thorough risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and threats specific to AI systems.
  • Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies for AI-related security issues, including adversarial attacks, data poisoning, and model bias.
  • Monitor and report on AI security risks and compliance.
• Data Security and Privacy:
  
  • Ensure the security and privacy of sensitive data used in AI applications.
  • Implement data security controls and encryption techniques for AI datasets.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
• Ethical AI:
  
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures for ethical AI development and deployment.
  • Promote awareness of ethical considerations related to AI, including bias, fairness, and transparency.
  • Assist in the development of AI governance frameworks.
• Security Best Practices:
  
  • Provide expert advice and guidance on security best practices for AI development and deployment.
  • Stay up to date on the latest AI security threats and vulnerabilities.
  • Conduct security audits and penetration testing of AI systems.
• Collaboration:
  
  • Collaborate with data scientists, AI engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure security is integrated throughout the AI lifecycle.
  • Communicate security risks and recommendations effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

What experience you'll bring:

What you'll bring:

• 7+ Years experience in a Cyber/Information Security Role.
• Hold a current and relevant Security Certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM).

• Extensive knowledge of security best practices, frameworks, and standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
• Proven experience as a Security Architect, with a strong focus on AI security.
• Deep understanding of AI/ML concepts, including model development, data pipelines, and deployment.
• Strong understanding of ethical AI principles and practices.

• Experience with AI security tools and technologies.
• Knowledge of adversarial machine learning techniques.

• Familiarity with AI governance frameworks.
• Experience with data security and privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).

• Experience with DevSecOps practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex situations and develop effective solutions.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, problem-solving and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and persuade stakeholders.
• Experience in cloud security is highly desirable.
• Ability to obtain UK government SC clearance.

Who we are:

We’re a business with a global reach that empowers local teams, and we undertake hugely exciting work that is genuinely changing the world. Our advanced portfolio of consulting, applications, business process, cloud, and infrastructure services will allow you to achieve great things by working with brilliant colleagues, and clients, on exciting projects.

Our inclusive work environment prioritises mutual respect, accountability, and continuous learning for all our people. This approach fosters collaboration, well-being, growth, and agility, leading to a more diverse, innovative, and competitive organisation. We are also proud to share that we have a range of Inclusion Networks such as: the Women’s Business Network, Cultural and Ethnicity Network, LGBTQ+ & Allies Network, Neurodiversity Network and the Parent Network.

For more information on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion please click here: Creating Inclusion Together at NTT DATA UK | NTT DATA

what we'll offer you:

We offer a range of tailored benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. Our Learning and Development team ensure that there are continuous growth and development opportunities for our people. We also offer the opportunity to have flexible work options.

You can find more information about NTT DATA UK & Ireland here:

We are an equal opportunities employer. We believe in the fair treatment of all our employees and commit to promoting equity and diversity in our employment practices. We are also a proud Disability Confident Committed Employer - we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us, during the application process, that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team.