Senior AI Red Team Engineer
Carnegie Mellon University
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Carnegie Mellon University is a leading private research university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, internationally recognized for programs in computer science, engineering, business, the arts, and artificial intelligence. Industry: Higher Education & Research
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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.
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