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# Principal Cyber Artificial Intelligence Specialist

- **Company:** DSTL
- **Location:** Salisbury, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £51,568.0 - £58,044.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Models, Generative AI, Information Technology
- **Published:** November 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/gb/en/find-jobs-in-United-Kingdom/-65F2D01D427C99D2E3/

## About the Role

* A degree in a relevant STEM discipline or equivalent professional experience.
 * Extensive experience working with artificial intelligence technologies in development, evaluation, assurance or operational settings.
 * Deep knowledge of AI concepts and technologies, including generative AI, large language models, foundation models and autonomous systems.
 * Experience providing technical leadership across complex programmes, portfolios or strategic initiatives.
 * Strong understanding of AI governance, assurance, risk management, safety and responsible AI principles.
 * Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences.
 * Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and support strategic decision-making through evidence-based advice.
 * Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering outcomes in complex, high-consequence environments.
 * Strong analytical and systems-thinking capability, combining technical depth with strategic insight., Qualifications Relevant STEM-based degree such as Electronic Engineering, Embedded Systems, Computer Science, Physics or Mathematics. Individual with equivalent skills qualifications or experience are also actively encouraged to apply.

Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

 * Delivering at Pace
 * Communicating and Influencing
 * Working Together
 * Changing and Improving

## Description

* Provide technical leadership and strategic direction across AI-enabled cyber research, development and capability programmes.
 * Identify, evaluate and exploit emerging AI technologies and methodologies to shape future capabilities.
 * Lead the assessment, assurance and governance of complex AI systems, ensuring informed and evidence-based decisions are made.
 * Act as a senior technical authority, providing expert advice to customers, stakeholders and delivery teams.
 * Build and maintain strong partnerships across government, defence, industry and academia.
 * Lead multidisciplinary teams to solve complex technical and operational challenges.
 * Influence technology strategy, policy development and future research priorities.
 * Mentor senior practitioners and enhance organisational capability through knowledge sharing and professional development.
 * Promote innovation, technical excellence and the responsible adoption of AI within cyber and national security environments