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# OpenAI Engineer (Cyber Security)

- **Company:** Sanderson Recruitment Plc
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Salary:** £115,700.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Encodings, Cyber Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Python (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Search Technologies, Security Information and Event Management, Systems Integration, Google Cloud, Large Language Models, Multi-Agent Systems, Prompt Engineering, QRadar, Generative AI, SC Clearance, Kubernetes, Microsoft Sentinel, Virtual Agents, Splunk, Security Orchestration, Automation & Response
- **Published:** September 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/engineer-security/sanderson-government-and-defence-job108016136

## About the Role

* Experience developing solutions using the OpenAI Platform and APIs.
 * Strong understanding of Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI technologies.
 * Hands-on experience with Prompt Engineering and AI optimisation techniques.
 * Proven experience implementing RAG architectures and knowledge retrieval solutions.
 * Knowledge of Agentic AI and multi-agent orchestration frameworks.
 * Experience building AI assistants, copilots or conversational AI applications.
 * Strong Python development skills and experience with modern AI frameworks.
 * Experience working with vector databases and semantic search technologies.
 * Understanding of Security Operations Centre (SOC) processes and cyber security operations.
 * Knowledge of AI evaluation methodologies, testing frameworks and performance measurement.
 * Understanding of Responsible AI, security, governance and risk management principles.
 * Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Desirable Experience

 * AI solutions within cyber security or threat detection environments.
 * Experience with Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, QRadar or other SIEM platforms.
 * SOAR platforms and security automation tooling.
 * Cloud platforms including Azure, AWS or Google Cloud.
 * Public sector or government project experience.
 * Active SC Clearance.

## Description

* Designing and building AI-powered solutions using OpenAI technologies and APIs.
 * Developing proof-of-concepts and prototypes to support SOC and cyber security operations.
 * Creating AI assistants, copilots and agent-based workflows to enhance analyst productivity.
 * Implementing Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions using enterprise knowledge sources.
 * Applying prompt engineering techniques to optimise AI performance and accuracy.
 * Integrating AI capabilities with SIEM, SOAR and other cyber security platforms.
 * Establishing evaluation frameworks to measure effectiveness, accuracy and business value.
 * Embedding Responsible AI principles and security controls throughout the solution lifecycle.
 * Collaborating with technical and business stakeholders to identify and validate high-value AI use cases.
 * Producing demonstrations, technical documentation and recommendations for future AI adoption.


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