Security engineer, detection and response (UK)

Responsibilities

Our client, a confidential AI technology organization, is seeking a detection and response engineer to join their security operations team in London. We are representing this search on behalf of Get A Job.ai.

In this role, you will:

• Design and implement detection strategies that identify threats including prompt injection, model extraction, data poisoning, adversarial examples, and unauthorized access to training datasets across distributed infrastructure
• Build automated response playbooks and orchestration workflows that contain threats without human intervention, reducing mean time to response while automatically remediating compromised endpoints
• Lead security incident response coordination across cloud, application security, and AI security teams when infrastructure or models are compromised, conducting forensic investigations and drafting incident communications for engineering and executive leadership
• Hunt proactively for sophisticated threats across GPU clusters and training infrastructure by analyzing model outputs for signs of compromise and identifying visibility gaps before adversaries exploit them
• Build detection-as-code frameworks with version control and automated deployment, onboard telemetry from AI training infrastructure, and create dashboards that track security metrics and access patterns
• Collaborate cross-functionally as the operational security partner, translating threat research into production detections and monitoring infrastructure for emerging threats
• Maintain 24/7 on-call rotation for critical security incidents, responding to real-time threats while continuously improving detection coverage and automation capabilities

What We're Looking For

• 3-5+ years in security operations, detection engineering, or incident response with a proven track record of identifying and stopping sophisticated attacks in production environments
• 3+ years specifically securing AI/ML infrastructure, high-performance computing environments, or other distributed systems at scale
• Strong programming skills in Python, KQL, SPL, or similar languages that allow you to build custom detection logic, automate response workflows, and create security tools at scale
• Experience with SIEM platforms, detection technologies, and forensic investigation techniques with demonstrated ability to build detection for novel attack techniques and conduct forensics in complex distributed environments
• Self-directed execution mindset with a track record of securing high-value intellectual property, automating incident response, and identifying critical security gaps through proactive threat hunting
• Strong collaboration skills to work across security, infrastructure, and research teams to build comprehensive defenses

How We Work With You

Our talent team at Get A Job.ai has been engaged to identify exceptional candidates for this confidential search. When you apply through our platform, a dedicated recruiter will conduct an initial screening to understand your background and career goals. If there's a strong match, we will submit your profile to our client for consideration. Please do not attempt to contact the client directly, as all communication should flow through Get A Job.ai to ensure a professional and coordinated process.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process with our recruiting team.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Get A Job.ai is committed to inclusive hiring practices and works with clients who value diversity. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.