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Working closely with security engineers and SOC analysts, the AI/ML Engineer will design, build, and operationalise AI-powered workflows that integrate with our security tooling, to accelerate detection and response. We are at a critical inflection point within defensive cyber operations; the use of AI to counter the rapidly evolving threat landscape is the mission, and we are looking for innovative and passionate people to support this effort. 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Ability to build custom tools that can interact with, or be exposed to LLMs.\nStrong understanding of REST APIs, and the ability to integrate AI solutions with third-party platforms and internal tooling.\nExperience of deploying infrastructure-as-code is advantageous.\nKnowledge of typical enterprise security tooling (such as SOAR, SIEM and EDR) is advantageous.\nCollaborative and engaging approach to problem solving, and a willingness to work as part of the team.\nPassionate for diversity, recognising the innovation and competitive edge that comes from a diverse highly skilled team where equal opportunities are truly valued.\nA problem-solver, always seeking the best solution for the right outcome.\nSelf-motivated, results-focussed, pragmatic with the ability to manage conflicting deadlines and prioritise.\n#LI-EU#LI-MP\nAbout Accenture\nAccenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services-creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. 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