AI Engineer

A cutting-edge national security technology firm is at the forefront of ensuring that AI systems are not just built, but are trusted, resilient, and mission-ready. This organisation plays a critical role in bridging the gap between innovative commercial technologies and their secure, rapid adoption by government agencies, focusing on practical, high-impact outcomes.

The Role

• Act as the technical lead, navigating customer AI risk management and evaluation frameworks to secure and maintain operational approvals (ATOs).
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the evaluation and compliance team, ensuring technical excellence and proper risk documentation.
• Guide algorithm developers from various agencies through security and governance gates, providing a clear roadmap for successful deployment.
• Translate complex system vulnerabilities and compliance risks into clear, actionable briefings for senior government decision-makers.
• Manage customer governance frameworks and navigate the complex path to getting advanced AI systems accredited for operational use.
  
  

What You'll Need

• 9-13 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, Information Assurance (IA), or Systems Engineering within the IC/DoW ecosystem.
• Expertise in breaking down complex, custom risk management policies and applying them to secure modern software networks.
• Proven track record of managing technical teams and handling high-pressure interactions with government customers and external agency partners.
• Deep practical familiarity with the traditional RMF/ATO lifecycle, continuous monitoring, and security control assessment.
• Exceptional ability to absorb, operationalise, and enforce agency-specific compliance and validation standards.
• A high-level conceptual understanding of software pipelines and data flow, sufficient to assess system risk.
  
  

What's On Offer

• Significant autonomy in a leadership role, with strong support and high-tier compensation.
• Direct mission impact, playing a critical role in the