Cybersecurity Consultant - EU Research & Innovation Projects

Offer Description

We're Hiring: Cybersecurity Consultant - EU Research & Innovation Projects

Location: 100% Remote (EU)

Organisation: RakFort Ltd - AI Security & AISecOps Innovation SME

RakFort is expanding! As an innovation-driven SME specialising in AI Security, Generative AI Protection, AISecOps, and cybersecurity research, we're seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Expert with EC Project Experience to join us as a Consultant.

About RakFort

RakFort develops advanced AI security solutions-including GuardFort, ModelFort, ScanFort, and RiskFort-to secure generative AI models, pipelines, and enterprise AI deployments. We actively contribute to the European cybersecurity ecosystem through participation in EU-funded projects, research collaborations, and community-driven AISecOps initiatives.

This role combines technical cybersecurity expertise with EU project involvement, supporting proposal preparation, research tasks, technical deliverables, and cybersecurity innovation.

Cybersecurity & AI Security (Technical Work)

• Support R&D on AI/GenAI security, adversarial ML, and emerging cyber threats.
• Conduct penetration testing, threat modelling, and AI pipeline vulnerability assessments.
• Contribute to the development and evaluation of RakFort's AI security tools (GuardFort, ModelFort, ScanFort, RiskFort).
• Support secure-by-design architectures across AI, IoT, cloud, and data-driven environments.

EU Project & Funding Responsibilities

• Contribute technical content for EU proposals (DIGITAL, Horizon Europe, etc.).
• Monitor and analyse funding opportunities across Horizon Europe, regional programmes, and cascade funding mechanisms.
• Lead the end-to-end proposal preparation process, including consortium building, work plan design, budgeting (as needed), and submission.
• Align new funding opportunities with RakFort's technology roadmap and business strategy.
• Develop and maintain strong networks with universities, research centres, SMEs, large industry partners, and public agencies.
• Represent RakFort at agency meetings, brokerage events, info days, and workshops across Europe.
• Participate in consortium meetings, technical reviews, and collaborative project sessions.

Project Management & Coordination

• Support work plan sections, technical deliverables, project reports, and documentation.
• Coordinate post-award project management activities, including deliverables, reporting, and communication with partners.
• Ensure structured documentation aligned with EU project standards.
• Manage internal communication across technical, administrative, and management teams throughout proposal and project phases.

100% Remote - Work from anywhere

Flexible hours - You set your schedule

Autonomous work style - We value your contributions, not the number of hours you work

Work with international partners in EU-funded research

Grow within a fast-moving AI Security SME

• This is a contribution-based consultant role, where compensation is linked to the outcome of successful EU project funding
• Compensation and its model will be discussed in the interview (negotiable).

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After successful EC project funding:

RakFort will offer the candidate a full-time position, if the candidate is interested (subject to an agreement which will be drawn up)

VISA sponsorship will be provided for non-EU candidates if the above step is initiated

Why Join RakFort?

• Work on cutting-edge AI Security and AISecOps technologies.
• Contribute to securing AI systems across Europe.
• Collaborate with leading EU researchers, SMEs, and industry partners.
• Play a meaningful role in shaping the future of secure AI.

Where to apply

E-mail

Requirements

Research Field Computer science " Other

Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• Master's degree with relevant coursework
• PhD is an advantage

Specific Requirements

• Must-Have
• Strong background in cybersecurity (AI security, penetration testing, adversarial ML, threat analysis, etc.).
• Experience in EU-funded projects (Horizon Europe, DIGITAL, LIFE, or similar).
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently with high-quality output.
• Strong organisational and documentation skills.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of Generative AI security, AISecOps, or adversarial ML.
• Familiarity with GDPR, EU AI Act, or cybersecurity compliance frameworks.
• Experience writing or contributing to R&D proposals/deliverables.
• Collaboration experience with research or industry partners.