Senior Security Researcher AI & Detection Engineering

Salary: £90,000 - 90,000 per year

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

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

Technologies:

• Agentic AI
• AI
• Python
• Security

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. The role is based in London on a hybrid basis, with a salary of £70,000-£90,000 plus bonus and benefits. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys solving difficult technical problems and wants to help shape the future of AI-driven cyber defence.

last updated 36 week of 2026