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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Innovation Lead - Cyber - **Company:** Plexal - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £65,000.0 - £80,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Systems Architecture, Cyber Threat Analysis - **Published:** September 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://plexal.jobs.personio.com/job/2814886?display=en#apply ## About the Role * Strong research and analytical skills, including methodological thinking and the ability to frame ambiguous problems. * Demonstrable expertise in cyber security concepts, threat landscapes, system architectures and security principles. * Clear interest in how AI is enabling, accelerating or hindering cyber security. * Ability to interrogate vendor claims and assess the robustness of cyber and AI-enabled technologies. * Exceptional ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear insights for senior leaders and non-technical audiences. * High-quality written communication suitable for advisory work and strategic recommendations. * Commercial awareness and ability to build and nurture strategic relationships. * Strong influencing, facilitation and stakeholder-management skills. * Ability to work proactively and independently within a matrix environment. Your Experience * Background in cyber security, research, academia, innovation or emerging technology. * Experience conducting qualitative and/or quantitative research and producing high-quality analytical outputs. * Evidence of building trust-based relationships with senior stakeholders. * Experience contributing to collaborative delivery teams. * Ability to provide an outside-in perspective on emerging cyber and AI trends, market needs and technologies., * Higher Education degree, or equivalent knowledge gained via work experience. * Energised by solving complex problems and exploring emerging technologies. * Passion for cyber security and curiosity about AI's role in shaping the future threat landscape. * Flexible, resilient and comfortable working in a dynamic, evolving environment. * Team player and motivated self-starter. * This role may require some national travel for delivery of projects and travel to all Plexal sites. * Candidates must be eligible to undergo security clearance or hold current security clearance. (See more on clearance eligibility.) ## Description This role is central to Plexal's innovation and technology consulting services, with a specific focus on cyber security and the evolving impact of AI on the threat landscape. As an Innovation Lead, you will act as a subject-matter expert, helping organisations understand how cyber technologies are developing, how AI is shaping both defensive and offensive capabilities, and what this means for strategic decision-making. This includes analysing emerging cyber technologies, assessing risks and opportunities, interrogating vendor claims, and translating complex concepts into actionable insights for senior leaders. You will also support horizon-scanning activities, helping clients anticipate future developments in cyber and AI. This is a hands-off, non-coding role suited to individuals with strong analytical capability, a solid grounding in cyber security, and an interest in how AI is transforming the field. You will be deployable across a wide range of client projects, providing expert input wherever cyber and AI considerations are relevant. What You'll Do * Lead projects focused on cyber security and AI-enabled technologies. * Scope research questions, select appropriate methodologies, analyse findings, and produce high-impact reports and presentations. * Act as a subject-matter expert on cyber security and AI, providing clients with clear, evidence-based insights. * Monitor emerging cyber and AI trends, threat vectors, market dynamics and regulatory developments to shape Plexal's innovation strategy. * Assess technology robustness, interrogate vendor claims, and evaluate risks, trade-offs and opportunities. * Support clients to engage effectively with the cyber innovation ecosystem, including startups, academia and industry. * Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders across public and private sectors. * Contribute to horizon-scanning activities to identify future cyber and AI developments. * Mentor and upskill team members through knowledge sharing, playbooks and practical demonstrations. * Manage project budgets and ensure spend is aligned with delivery requirements. ## Related Videos - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) - [How to Stop Your Agents From Going Rogue - Arnav Gupta](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2152-how-to-stop-your-agents-from-going-rogue-arnav-gupta) - [The QUEST for Better Software](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/721-the-quest-for-better-software) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Forecasting Cyber Attacks with Glassdoor Reviews - Lianne Potter](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2143-forecasting-cyber-attacks-with-glassdoor-reviews-lianne-potter) ## Related Articles - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Jobs in Tech: The State of the European Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/575-jobs-in-tech-the-state-of-the-european-market) - [Stephan Gillich - Bringing AI Everywhere](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/489-stephan-gillich-bringing-ai-everywhere)