AI Cyber Tech Lead

Randstad Technologies
Sheffield, United Kingdom
Last week
£60,000 – £65,000 pa
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Salary

£60,000 – £65,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Lead
Education
Degree
Posted
30 Apr 2026 (Last week)
  • Role : AI Cyber Tech Lead
  • Location -Sheffiled
  • Mode-3 Days from office
  • Type - FTE/Subcon

Responsibility

  • AI Security Drive an understanding across Tech and Cyber of security controls frameworks required for AI security working in an iterative manner as the technologies and control landscape develop Be an ambassador on AI security
  • Cybersecurity Architecture Lead the development and maintenance of secure architecture frameworks for cloud on-premises and hybrid environments Ensure alignment with industry standards and risk appetite with a particular focus on AI
  • Technical Engineering Leadership Oversee the engineering and integration of security controls across platforms including identity and access management network security endpoint protection and data security Champion automation and secure by design principles
  • Platform Security Drive the secure design and operation of critical technology platforms collaborating with platform owners and engineering teams to embed security throughout the lifecycle
  • Incident Response Threat Management Provide technical oversight for incident response threat detection and vulnerability management Lead root cause analysis and remediation of complex security incidents
  • Stakeholder Engagement Act as a trusted advisor to technology and business leaders translating technical risks into actionable business recommendations Present technical topics clearly to both technical and nontechnical audiences
  • Continuous Improvement Evaluate emerging technologies and threats recommending enhancements to security architecture and engineering practices Foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning within the team
  • Team Leadership Mentor and develop a high performing team of security architects and engineers Promote collaboration knowledge sharing and professional growth
  • Requirements
  • Minimum 8 years experience in cybersecurity architecture technical engineering and platform security within large complex organisations Banking experience preferred
  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related field or equivalent experience
  • Relevant professional certifications eg CISSP CCSP SABSA AWSAzure Security
  • Deep knowledge of security frameworks eg NIST ISO 27001 cloud and on-premises security and secure software development practices
  • Proven track record in designing and implementing security controls and solutions at scale
  • Strong technical expertise in areas such as network security identity management cryptography and automation
  • Experience leading technical teams and managing cross-functional projects
  • Willingness to travel as required
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
Skills

Mandatory Skills :Project Planning, Quality Management, Resource Management, Stakeholder Management

Randstad Technologies Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT & Engineering industries. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

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