ML/NLP Engineer Cyber Applications (KTP Associate)

Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) are a unique UK-wide activity that help businesses to improve their competitiveness and productivity by making better use of the knowledge, technology and skills within universities, colleges and research organisations. Further information is available at: [link] THE PROJECT The University of Essex in partnership with Centerprise International offers an exciting opportunity to a graduate with the relevant skills and knowledge to leverage AI in designing an advanced cybersecurity solution that detects threats in real-time and communicates them clearly, streamlining and simplifying responses for users at different technical levels. DUTIES OF THE POST The duties will include: Transforming Centerprise’s in-house cybersecurity software using Large Language Models (LLMs).

Using AI/ML to simplify the Centerprise’s cybersecurity and other internal processes. Developing of user Interface and API to integrate the AI/ML with the in-house cybersecurity software. Supporting company scale up and exploitation of new technology.

Acting as project lead, to progress the project and ensure milestones are met to a timely manner. Embedding technology, training and upskilling company staff. Participating in academic and/or industrial conferences and other events, to disseminate and present research outcomes to the wider community.

These duties are a guide to the work that the post holder will initially be required to undertake. KEY REQUIREMEN