Head of Engineering - Cyber Security, AI & R&D UK Remote

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Head of Engineering - Cyber Security, AI & R&D UK Remote | Circa £150,000 / Negotiable An exceptional opportunity for an experienced engineering leader to take ownership of a globally distributed technical function within an ambitious, technology-led cyber security business. This is a senior leadership position combining strategic direction, people development and hands-on technical expertise. You will lead multidisciplinary engineering teams spanning security research, software development, la…

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Milton Keynes

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3 days ago

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SOC 1137 · Information technology directors

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£86,000 a year (£44.10/h)

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