Generative AI and Cyber Resilience Developer - KTP Associate

Aston Business School

This Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) project aims to develop an innovative Cyber Assessment Framework utilising Generative Artificial Intelligence to create an holistic approach to cyber risk that is adaptable to the needs of business and accessible to non-technical business leaders and safeguard essential business functions against evolving threats.

Intercity Technology is an award-winning leading Technology Services Provider based in Birmingham. Intercity is structured around four Divisions: Cloud & Security, Managed IT Services, Communications, and one of the UK’s leading Microsoft Practices. Intercity is two years into a 5-year strategic transformation and investment to pivot towards  cybersecurity and cyber resilience being the main contributors to and drivers of business growth.

This KTP aligns with Intercity’s strategic aim to position the business as thought leaders in the sector, by embedding knowledge in the business to ensure a legacy capability that will ensure continued development of their offers.

This KTP is a great opportunity for someone who wishes to become a business change consultant/manager. You will work with senior University academics on a commercial project which puts theory and modelling into practice. 

Candidate Profile: Master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Science, or a related field, with a focus on AI and machine learning.

Skills/ experience required include:

• Technical knowledge of AI and machine learning
• Proficiency in data pre-processing and analysis
• Familiarity with AI/ML platforms and libraries (such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Azure) and integrating AI solutions into existing systems
• Proficiency with programming languages, such as python, Java, JavaScript, or C++
• Some experience with generative AI models
• Knowledge/skills of project management methodologies
• Demonstrated ability in working within multidisciplinary teams

Main responsibilities: 

The KTP will exploit innovation opportunities presented by Artificial Intelligence to create a bespoke tool for the delivery of cyber resilience solutions based on Intercity’s award-winning CAF, to create CAFAI within an AI-enabled cybersecurity solutions landscape.

• Develop a CAFAI Digital Resilience generative AI data model
• Contribute to the wider development of an AI-confident and AI-enabled business environment, integrating CAFAI into Intercity’s business operations
• Working with Intercity’s Director of AI Practice to add expertise and knowledge to Intercity’s approach to AI implementation and AI-driven business change
• Evaluate CAFAI impact and efficiency
• Identify and address ethical and societal considerations

Personal attributes:

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills. The ability to work within a cross-disciplinary project team
• Leadership and maturity of communication and organisation skills to deliver the KTP project and ensure it achieves agreed milestones and objectives 
• Ability to work independently and use initiative
• Strong desire to pursue innovative approaches and pathways
• Ability to work closely with all stakeholders and establish an effective knowledge transfer process in the company

Additional Benefits and support:

• Up to £4,500 for personal and professional development for the duration of the project
• Annual leave (25 days p/a)
• Professional support and mentorship
• Mental Health and wellbeing support: https://www.aston.ac.uk/staff-public/hr/Benefits-and-Rewards/health-wellbeing 
• On successful completion of the 24-month project a discretionary performance-related bonus will be awarded

Career prospects: 

60% of our KTP associates are being offered employment by the companies at the end of the KTP.

KTP’s are a proven springboard for Associates who wish to develop careers in consultancy, change management, operations or as University academics in PhD programmes. 

This is a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) funded by Intercity Technology Limited and Innovate UK. 

Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) are collaborative, three-way partnerships creating positive impact and driving innovation by linking various businesses with the UK's world class knowledge bases to deliver innovation projects led by skilled graduates. 

It is essential you understand how KTP works and the vital role you will play if you secure this position. To learn more please visit: www.aston.ac.uk/ktp

The Company: Intercity Technology is an award-winning leading Communications and Technology Services Provider headquartered in  in Birmingham and with  offices in Bolton and Hertford.. https://www.intercity.technology/ 

Aston University: You will work in a project team with Dr Laura Di Chiacchio, Dr Asma Patel and Professor Alexeis Garcia Perez from Aston University and the Senior Management Team at Intercity Technology with the support of the IUK’s Knowledge Transfer Adviser.  

Location: You will be based predominantly at Intercity Technology in Birmingham. You will also have access to facilities at Aston University in central Birmingham. Some travel to key clients may also be required. 

For informal enquiries about this role please contact Dr Laura Di Chiacchio, e-mail: l.dichiacchio@aston.ac.uk or Dr Asma Patel, email: a.patel122@aston.ac.uk 

If you think this isn’t the right opportunity for you, please explore other KTP vacancies across the country: https://www.ktp-uk.org/jobs/ 

Further details:
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