AI Security EngineerLocation: UK (Hybrid / Flexible Working)Level: Senior Sector: Financial ServicesWe are working with a large, highly regulated financial organisation that is investing heavily in AI, cloud and next-generation security. They are looking to appoint an AI Security Engineer to help design, deliver and evolve security solutions that protect complex systems and sensitive data at scale.This role sits within a central security function responsible for safeguarding innovation, including GenAI and advanced data platforms and plays a critical part in shaping secure-by-design engineering across the business.The RoleAs an AI Security Engineer, you''ll provide technical leadership and hands-on engineering across security architecture, cryptography, IAM and cloud-native platforms. You''ll work closely with engineers, data scientists and security stakeholders to embed strong controls while enabling innovation.Key responsibilities include:Acting as a subject matter expert on security engineering patterns and best practiceDesigning and implementing solutions to protect systems, APIs and sensitive dataPerforming security audits, vulnerability assessments and supporting incident responseDriving the adoption of modern cryptographic technologies and techniquesDeveloping, implementing and maintaining Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutionsEnsuring security controls align with regulatory requirements and business objectivesInfluencing stakeholders and contributing to securi