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Advanced Resource Managers

AI Cyber Researcher

On site

Newport, United kingdom

£ 50 /hour

Freelance

27-01-2026

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Skills

Python Research Software Development Analytics Data Science

Job Specifications

AI Cyber Researcher

12 month contract

Based in Newport

Offering £50ph Inside IR35

Do you have experience with AI/ML techniques?

Do you have experience in research, innovation, or solution development?

Do you want to work with an industry-leading company?

If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you!

As the AI Cyber Researcher, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry.

You will be involved in:

Undertake digital security research and innovation activities with the goal of developing solutions to the business’ problems for which a solution doesn’t currently exist
Build and maintain awareness and knowledge of best-practice technology trends and commercially available digital security solutions
Coordinate Cyber Security innovation across the business to maximise alignment
Collaborate in Cyber Security innovation activities with internal peers, to ensure cyber security is considered in joint projects and deliverables
Provide consultancy services on your specialist area of Cyber Security innovation across the business to ensure knowledge transfer and ensure
Deliver innovation projects, activity reports, and presentations to cost, quality and time constraints

Your skillset may include:

Deep AI/ML algorithm and application knowledge (ideally Cyber aspects)
Experience in research, innovation and/or solution development
Technical specialist in AI / ML / Data Science techniques
Software Development: Strong Python skills
Experience managing digital security and/or R&I projects
Experience in Cybersecurity of AI / ML
Experience in patent applications and intellectual property management
Data Analytics / AI/ML applied to Cyber Security (tools & techniques)
AI/ML vulnerabilities

If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further!

About the Company

We match the right talent to the right jobs. Over the past two decades, our expert consultants have enabled countless organisations to drive their business forward, both in the UK and internationally. We've also had the opportunity to work with some of the UK's biggest projects! Interested? Get in touch to find out more. We specialise in the following sectors: Automotive | Cyber Security | Defence & Aerospace | Energy | Facilities Management | IT | Life Sciences | Maritime | Professional Services | Transportation & Infr... Know more