Security Consultant / Cyber Security Architect

Join Barclays as a Security Consultant - At Barclays, we are shaping the future of secure innovation by embedding cutting-edge AI technologies across our digital ecosystem. We are seeking a forward-thinking Security Consultant to help safeguard our AI-driven solutions, ensuring they are secure, compliant, and resilient against evolving threats. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of Gen AI, cloud security, and data protection, driving secure design across transformative initiatives.

 

To be successful as a Security Consultant, you should have experience with

• Conduct AI security architecture and solution design reviews to ensure secure-by-design implementation

• Demonstrate strong knowledge of Gen AI, LLM, and agentic AI threats (e.g., prompt injection, model misuse, data leakage)

• Apply deep expertise in cloud, SaaS, and data protection security across modern platforms

 

Some other highly valued skills may include

• Experience in AI governance and risk management frameworks

• Exposure to conversational AI, contact centre technologies, or digital channels

• Awareness of AI observability, monitoring, and assurance practices

 

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

 

The location for the role is Knutsford/ Manchester.