AI Security & Compliance Engineer

Job Title: AI Security & Compliance Engineer

Duration: 6-month contract

Location: London - Hybrid (2 days per week on site)

Rate: £700 Inside.

Role Overview:

Our organization is seeking a technically skilled and proactive AI Security & Compliance Engineer / Specialist. This role is central to embedding security, privacy, and regulatory controls into the design and engineering of AI products, including Microsoft Copilot, custom AI agents, and broader generative AI applications.

What You'll Do:

As an AI Security & Compliance Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

Secure AI Engineering & Design Collaboration:

- Partner with engineering teams to implement security-by-design and privacy-by-design principles.

- Define and enforce technical controls for data access, model transparency, human oversight, and audit logging.

AI Risk & Compliance Architecture:

- Design compliance frameworks aligned with the EU AI Act and ISO/IEC 42001.

- Conduct technical risk assessments and collaborate on developing model cards and risk registers.

Microsoft Purview Integration:

- Leverage Microsoft Purview for data classification, loss prevention policies, and compliance reporting.

AI System Onboarding & Governance Support:

- Collaborate with the AI Governance Lead to assess and onboard new AI systems.

- Evaluate solutions for compliance with internal policies and external regulations.

Security & DevSecOps Integration:

- Integrate AI security controls into CI/CD pipelines and MLOps workflows.

- Monitor AI systems using Azure Monitor and Application Insights.

Policy Implementation & Regulatory Alignment:

- Translate regulatory requirements into actionable engineering guidelines.

- Ensure compliance with transparency, data minimization, and incident response obligations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Governance:

- Partner with legal, compliance, and architecture teams to align AI development with governance frameworks.

- Educate stakeholders on emerging AI risks and mitigation strategies.

What You Bring:

To thrive in this role, you should have:

• A strong technical background in AI/ML systems with experience embedding security and compliance.
• Expert-level knowledge of Microsoft Purview.
• Familiarity with AI governance frameworks (e.g., NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001).
• Hands-on experience with Azure AI services, secure deployment tools, and data protection controls.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks, including the EU AI Act and GDPR.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams and excellent communication skills.

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