Security Engineer, Detection and Response

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Security engineer protecting WRITER’s enterprise AI platform from sophisticated attacks. Building AI-specific detections, automated response, and incident investigations.

Posted 9/5/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in AI security, focusing on detection strategies for threats, incident response coordination, and forensic investigations. Proficient in building automated frameworks and collaborating across security and AI research teams.

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AI Security Threat DetectionIncident Response CoordinationForensic Investigation TechniquesPython ProgrammingSIEM Platform Experience

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Hard Skills

Detection EngineeringThreat HuntingData Poisoning PreventionModel Extraction SecurityAdversarial Example MitigationAutomated Response PlaybooksDetection-as-Code FrameworksGPU Cluster SecurityIncident Communication DraftingModel Security Metrics Analysis

Soft Skills

Collaboration Across TeamsProactive Threat IdentificationCommunication with Leadership

Tools & Technologies

SIEM PlatformsKQLSPLTelemetry OnboardingDashboard Creation

Industry Keywords

AI/ML Infrastructure SecurityHigh-Performance ComputingDistributed Systems SecurityIncident Response AutomationIntellectual Property Protection

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDistributed SystemsPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and implement detection strategies for AI-specific threats including prompt injection, model extraction, data poisoning, adversarial examples, and unauthorized access to training datasets or model weights
Build automated response playbooks and orchestration workflows to contain threats and remediate compromised inference endpoints
Lead security incident response coordination across Cloud, AppSec, Enterprise, and AI Security teams
Conduct forensic investigations into training pipeline attacks and model manipulation attempts
Draft incident communications for engineering and executive leadership
Proactively hunt sophisticated threats across GPU clusters and training infrastructure
Analyze model outputs for signs of compromise and reproduce AI-specific vulnerabilities
Identify visibility gaps in distributed training environments
Build detection-as-code frameworks with version control and automated deployment
Onboard telemetry from AI training infrastructure and inference endpoints
Create dashboards tracking model security metrics, GPU utilization patterns, and access to sensitive research data
Translate AI Security threat research into production detections and monitor GPU clusters for threats
Maintain a 24/7 on-call rotation for critical AI security incidents
Continuously improve detection coverage and automation capabilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

3-5+ years in security operations, detection engineering, or incident response
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
Experience with SIEM platforms, detection technologies, and forensic investigation techniques
Ability to build detection for novel attack techniques and conduct forensics in complex distributed environments
Track record of securing high-value intellectual property, automating incident response, and identifying critical security gaps through proactive threat hunting
Ability to collaborate across security, infrastructure, and AI research teams
Must be able to work in person in the office 3 days per week
Must be legally authorized to work in the country where the job is located

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous PTO, plus company holidays
Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
Paid parental leave for all parents (16 weeks)
Fertility and family planning support
Early-detection cancer testing through Galleri
Competitive pension scheme and company contribution
Wellness stipend for gym, massage/chiropractor, personal training, etc.
Learning and development stipend
Company-wide off-sites and team off-sites
Competitive compensation and company stock options