Join our growing AI & Cyber Practice

𝐀𝐈 & 𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐝𝐬

Since our establishment in 1990 Methods has partnered with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK.

Our mission is to improve and safeguard public-facing services. We apply digital thinking to ensure the future of our public services is centred around our citizens. Our human touch sets us apart from other consultancies system integrators and software houses - we have a customer-centric value system whereby we focus on delivering what is right for our clients.

At Methods we help organisations design build and secure AI systems that are resilient scalable and production-ready.

As AI adoption accelerates so do the risks from data exposure and model misuse to emerging AI-driven threats. Our AI & Cyber practice sits at the intersection of artificial intelligence data platforms and cyber security ensuring that AI capabilities are delivered securely responsibly and at scale.

We support complex high-impact programmes across UK government healthcare defence and critical infrastructure where security assurance and reliability are critical from day one.

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AI Security & Threat Modelling
Designing secure AI architectures identifying risks such as prompt injection data leakage and model abuse and embedding security controls from the outset.

Secure AI Platforms & DevSecOps
Building and securing AI platforms using Kubernetes API gateways secrets management and cloud-native security controls.

Data & AI Engineering (Secure by Design)
Delivering robust data pipelines and AI systems with security privacy and integrity embedded throughout the lifecycle.

Architecture & Integration
Integrating AI into enterprise environments aligning with existing security frameworks identity models and network controls.

Governance Risk & Responsible AI
Implementing AI governance frameworks model risk management and regulatory alignment ensuring safe and ethical deployment.

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We are actively growing our AI & Cyber capability and regularly recruit for the following roles:

AI Security & Cyber

• AI Security Architect
• AI Threat Modelling Specialist
• LLM Security Engineer

Platform & Infrastructure Security

• Platform Security Engineer (Kubernetes API gateways Vault)
• Cloud Security Engineer (AI environments)
• Security Engineering Lead (AI platforms)

AI Engineering & Data

• AI / Machine Learning Engineer
• Generative AI Engineer (LLMs RAG agents)
• Data Engineer (AI-enabled platforms)
• MLOps Engineer

Architecture & Consulting

• AI Solutions Architect
• Enterprise / Technical Architect (AI & Cyber)

Governance & Risk

• AI Governance Consultant
• Responsible AI Specialist

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐅𝐨𝐫

Were interested in individuals who combine deep technical expertise with an understanding of how AI systems operate in secure regulated environments.

You may bring:

• Experience delivering or securing AI/ML systems in production
• Strong foundations in cyber security data engineering or platform/DevOps
• Knowledge of cloud security APIs identity and network controls
• Exposure to secure AI practices (model security data protection risk)
• Experience working in public sector or high-assurance environments (SC/DV desirable)

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• Work on mission-critical programmes where security and AI intersect
• Be part of a growing AI & Cyber capability within an established consultancy
• Help shape how organisations adopt AI securely and responsibly
• Collaborate with experts across cyber engineering and architecture

This role will require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website . If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria then your employment may be delayed or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview

Methods is passionate about its people; we want our colleagues to develop the things they are good at and enjoy.

By joining us you can expect

• Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience
• Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society
• Strong inspiring and thought-provoking leadership
• A supportive and collaborative environment

Development access to LinkedIn Learning a management development programme and training

Wellness 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme

Flexible Working including home working and part time

Social office parties breakfast Tuesdays monthly pizza Thursdays Thirsty Thursdays and commitment to charitable causes

Time Off 25 days of annual leave a year plus bank holidays with the option to buy 5 extra days each year

Volunteering 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organisation

Pension Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution

Life Assurance of 4 times base salary

Private Medical Insurance which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)

Worldwide Travel Insurance which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay

Travel season ticket loan cycle to work scheme

For a full list of benefits please visit our website (