Senior Red Team Engineer – Frontier AI Security

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Oversee comprehensive security evaluations across web applications, APIs, network infrastructures, cloud platforms, and enterprise systems.

• Detect vulnerabilities, validate security measures, and offer actionable suggestions to enhance security posture.

• Conduct hands-on penetration testing, red team exercises, vulnerability research, and the development of custom tools.

• Utilize cutting-edge AI models to improve penetration testing, vulnerability detection, attack-path analysis, and offensive security initiatives.

• Create AI-driven tools and workflows to boost the effectiveness, consistency, and automation of security procedures.

• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to evaluate risks, aid in remediation efforts, and advance security-by-design practices.

• Mentor team members and contribute to the establishment of security standards and methodologies.

• Offer subject matter expertise during security incidents.

• Convert complex findings into significant business outcomes.

⛳️ Requirements

• Candidates must possess legal authorization to work in the United States and will not require sponsorship, either currently or in the future.

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in information security, with at least 4 years dedicated to penetration testing.

• Demonstrated expertise in executing penetration tests across web applications, APIs, networks, cloud environments, and enterprise infrastructure.

• Strong understanding of penetration testing methodologies, attack frameworks, and tools like Burp Suite.

• In-depth knowledge of common application and infrastructure vulnerabilities, including the OWASP Top 10.

• Experience in performing cloud security assessments in AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud Platform.

• Proficient in scripting or development languages such as Python, PowerShell, Ruby, or similar for automation and tool development.

• Familiarity with Active Directory security, privilege escalation, lateral movement, and post-exploitation techniques.

• Experience with containerized and modern application environments, including Docker and Kubernetes.

• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and technical reporting skills, with the ability to effectively communicate to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Relevant certifications such as OSCP, OSCE, GPEN, GWAPT, GXPN, GIAC, or equivalent security credentials are preferred.

• OffSec AI Red Teamer (OSAI / AI-300) – Preferred.

• Certified AI Security Professional (CAISP) – Preferred.

• SANS SEC536: Adversarial AI – Penetration Testing AI Systems – Highly Relevant Training.

🏝️ Benefits

• Employees are eligible to participate in Hitachi Vantara’s bonus/variable/commission pay programs, where applicable.

• Industry-leading benefits, support, and services promoting holistic health and wellbeing.

• Flexible arrangements that cater to your needs (dependent on role and location).

• Autonomy, freedom, and ownership in your role.

• Reasonable accommodations provided during the recruitment process.