Senior / Principal AI Security Expert

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Your new company

Hays' client is a pioneering technology powerhouse based in Dubai, focused on building the next generation of intelligent, secure, and sovereign digital ecosystems.

Operating at the intersection of high-performance computing and advanced AI, they are dedicated to creating responsible and robust systems that define the future of the UAE's technological landscape.

This is an opportunity to join a high-caliber team of researchers and engineers in a fast-paced, innovation-first environment.

Your new role

As a Senior/Principal AI Security Expert, you will move beyond theory to actively secure AI systems across their entire development lifecycle.

Your role will involve:

• Designing and implementing end-to-end security architectures and risk mitigation frameworks for AI systems.

• Leading red teaming exercises and designing experiments to discover novel attack vectors against classical ML and Transformer models.

• Developing proactive adversarial attack methodologies and tools for rigorous security testing.

• Building and shipping robust guardrails to prevent prompt injection, context confusion, and harmful model outputs.

• Collaborating across engineering and data science teams to integrate security-by-design into the AI development pipeline.

• Mentoring the wider team and setting the strategic technical direction for AI safety and integrity.

What you'll need to succeed

We are looking for a hands-on technical leader who thinks like an attacker but builds like a defender.

• Education: A PhD in Computer Science, AI, or Cybersecurity (or a Master's with 10+ years of high-level professional experience).

• Experience: A minimum of 10 years in cybersecurity or ML, with at least 8 years in a senior technical leadership capacity.

• Technical Mastery: Deep expertise in adversarial ML (FGSM, PGD, C&W) and a comprehensive understanding of Transformer-based vulnerabilities.

• Coding & Frameworks: High proficiency in Python, PyTorch, or TensorFlow, alongside a strong grasp of cryptography and privacy-preserving techniques.

• Proven Track Record: Demonstrated success in identifying and remediating critical vulnerabilities in production-level AI systems, ideally supported by published research or industry contributions.

What you'll get in return

In addition to the opportunity to work on world-class AI security challenges, you will receive:

• A competitive UAE market salary (tax-free).

• Full visa sponsorship and mobilization support.

• Annual flight allowance to your home country.

• Comprehensive premium medical insurance.

• The chance to live and work in the vibrant, forward-thinking city of Dubai.

What you need to do now

If you are interested in this role, click 'apply' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

If your profile is suitable, a Hays consultant will contact you to discuss the position and the client in further detail.