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# IT Security Engineer (AI)

- **Company:** Leeds Building Society
- **Location:** Leeds, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Cyber Security, Microsoft Software, Open Web Application Security, Platform as a Service (PAAS), Microsoft Power Automate, Large Language Models, Generative AI
- **Published:** September 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/it-security-engineer/leeds-building-society-job107994971

## About the Role

* Experience in a Cloud SaaS/PaaS security engineering role, ideally in financial services or another regulated sector.
 * Hands-on experience assessing the security, privacy and operational risks of generative AI, LLMs and AI-enabled solutions in a change environment.
 * Knowledge of emerging AI security frameworks and standards, including NIST AI RMF, the OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications, MITRE ATLAS and ISO 42001.
 * The judgement to balance innovation with security, regulatory compliance and operational resilience.
 * Clear communication skills and confidence explaining technical issues to non-technical audiences of all levels.
 * A collaborative approach, with the ability to work independently and coordinate expertise when needed.
 * Recognised IT or information security qualifications such as CISSP, CISM, Microsoft AI-500, SANS, TAISE, CCSP or CCSK
 * We'd also value experience across some of the following Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Studio, Azure OpenAI and Azure AI Foundry environments.

## Description

You'll play a key role in protecting our members, colleagues and services while enabling the safe adoption of emerging AI technology. Reporting to the Senior IT Security Manager, you'll assess AI-related risk, shape practical security controls and governance, review AI-enabled solutions and tackle complex security challenges with colleagues and trusted partners.


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