Data Scientist - AI / ML, Python, Scripting, Cyber Security
Posted 1 week ago by Hays Technology
£495 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
London
Summary: The role of Data Scientist focuses on leveraging expertise in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to conduct enhanced risk assessments within an insurance firm. The position requires proficiency in Python scripting and the ability to propose controls for identified risks associated with AI usage. The candidate will also be responsible for improving security risk assessment methodologies and developing threat models for AI systems. This is a 6-month contract based in London with a hybrid working arrangement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform enhanced risk assessments of AI usage within the organization.
- Propose appropriate controls for identified material risks.
- Recommend and improve existing security risk assessment methodologies for complex AI systems.
- Develop threat models for AI systems.
- Translate technical jargon and complex IT risks into business language for non-technical audiences.
Key Skills:
- Demonstrable experience in Data Science, particularly in AI and ML.
- Proficiency in Python and Bash scripting.
- Experience with LLMs and AI/ML frameworks such as TensorFlow and PyTorch.
- Degree in Computer Science or AI-related subjects.
- Previous experience in the insurance industry and cyber security environments.
- Working knowledge of SQL and statistical programming languages such as R.
- Immediate availability and full eligibility to work in the UK without restrictions.
Salary (Rate): £495/day
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Data Scientist - AI / ML, Python, Scripting, Cyber Security
Up to £495 per day (Inside IR35)
London (3 days per week in London office)
6 Months initial contract
My client is an instantly recognisable Insurance firm who are looking for a Data Scientist with demonstrable experience in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) accompanied with Python scripting skills to play a critical role in performing enhanced Risk assessments of where AI is being utilised, deemed to be a material risk to the organisation, and to propose appropriate controls.
Key Requirements:
- Demonstrable experience in Data Science, with particular focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)
- Proficiency in Python / Bash scripting
- Ability to perform enhanced Risk assessments of where AI is being utilised
- Capability of proposing appropriate controls where material risk to the organisation is identified
- Recommend and improve existing Security risk assessment methodology for complex AI systems
- Develop threat models for AI systems
- Ability to easily translate highly technical jargon and complex IT risks into business language for non-technical audiences
- Flexible approach towards hybrid working
- Full eligibility to work in the UK without restrictions (no sponsorship available)
Nice to have:
- Demonstrable experience with LLMs and strong understanding of AI / ML frameworks and familiarity with TensorFlow / PyTorch etc
- Degree educated in Computer Science / AI related subjects
- Previous experience in the Insurance industry
- Previous experience of working within Cyber Security environments
- Working knowledge of SQL / Statistical Programming Languages such as R
- Immediate availability
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