AI Security Specialist

Lloyds Banking Group

. Help an organisation adopt artificial intelligence at scale while keeping customers, colleagues and systems safe .

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeLeeds • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £72,702 - £80,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityFirewalls

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Help an organisation adopt artificial intelligence at scale while keeping customers, colleagues and systems safe
Play a key role in protecting how AI is designed, built and used across Lloyds Banking Group
Work at the intersection of cyber security, cloud engineering and advanced AI technologies
Shape and embed our AI Security strategy, supporting safe adoption across the business
Understand how attackers use and exploit AI, and apply AI to solve real-world security problems
Build security controls into AI systems from the very start
Assess and strengthen the security of AI platforms and applications, commissioning testing and adversarial assessments where needed
Translate findings into practical actions
Design and deploy AI-driven security capabilities such as threat detection, anomaly detection and incident response
Advise on risk, compliance and regulation, ensuring we continue to meet industry standards as AI technologies evolve

Requirements

What you’ll need

Relevant experience in Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Computer Science, or a related area, gained through education, professional work, or equivalent experience. (5+ years exp)
Substantial experience in Cyber Security, including practical experience securing AI systems and/or public cloud applications. (5+ years exp)
Solid understanding of cyber security principles and controls, including identity & access management (IAM), encryption, network security, and secure application design.
Hands-on experience in public cloud security engineering and/or in the configuration/operation of security tooling, such as Web Application Firewalls (WAFs). (2+ years exp)
Solid knowledge of AI technologies including machine learning concepts, common model architectures, and emerging generative AI capabilities.
Experience with security frameworks and regulations, such as ISO 27001, NIST and UK GDPR. (5+ years exp)
Demonstrated experience in conducting risk assessments, threat modelling, and security audits. (5+ years exp)
Good communication, project management, and organisational skills, with a high level of attention to detail.
Ability to collaborate with a wide range of teams and prioritise competing demands in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

A generous pension contribution of up to 15%
An annual bonus award, subject to Group performance
Share schemes including free shares
Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
30 days’ holiday, with bank holidays on top
A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies

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Hard Skills & Tools

Artificial IntelligenceCyber SecurityComputer ScienceIdentity & Access Management (IAM)EncryptionNetwork SecuritySecure Application DesignPublic Cloud Security EngineeringThreat DetectionAnomaly Detection

Soft Skills

CommunicationProject ManagementOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailCollaborationPrioritization

Certifications

ISO 27001NISTUK GDPR