AI Red Team Engineer

Carnegie Mellon University

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Pittsburgh, PAArlington, VA
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TL;DR · AI Red Team Engineer

The AI Red Team Engineer joins the AI Security team within the CERT Threat Analysis Directorate to conduct adversary emulation for national security objectives. This role involves red teaming real-world AI-enabled platforms, including the underlying models and their associated hardware, software, and networks. You will develop new tactics, techniques, and procedures to prepare defenders against real-world threats by planning and rehearsing red team operations. Key responsibilities include writing tools in Python, PowerShell, C, and BASH, and performing reverse engineering using Ghidra or IDA Pro. Candidates must demonstrate expertise in offensive cyber tradecraft, penetration testing, and exploit development. Required technical skills include proficiency in Windows and Linux systems, TCP/IP networking, and Wireshark. The work addresses the security of AI-enabled systems within complex national security contexts.

What you'll do

  • Red team real-world AI-enabled systems including models, hardware, software, and networks.
  • Develop new tactics, techniques, and procedures for attacking AI-enabled systems and related software.
  • Write custom tools in Python, PowerShell, C, and BASH to enable red team operations.
  • Plan and rehearse red team TTPs for aggressive real-world system testing.
  • Travel to field sites to conduct red team exercises and present relevant findings.
  • Communicate technical findings and portfolio work to external mission partners and internal collaborators.
  • Assess the security of both Windows and Linux systems using offensive cyber tradecraft.

What we're looking for

  • Must have a BS with experience, an MS with , a PhD with , or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
  • Must have previous experience in penetration testing, red teaming, or exploit development.
  • Must have hands-on experience with at least one command and control framework such as Cobalt Strike or Sliver.
  • Must have experience programming and scripting in Python, C, and BASH without the assistance of AI.
  • Must have experience with reverse engineering tools such as Ghidra or IDA Pro.
  • Must be very familiar with TCP/IP and the OSI model, including experience using Wireshark.
  • Must have experience assessing the security of both Linux and Windows systems.
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance.

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