Associate AI Red Team Engineer

Carnegie Mellon University

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Pittsburgh, PA
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TL;DR · Associate AI Red Team Engineer

JOB TITLE: Associate AI Red Team Engineer The Associate AI Red Team Engineer joins the AI Security team within the CERT Threat Analysis Directorate. This role involves conducting adversary emulation exercises against AI-enabled platforms used in national security contexts. You will red team real-world systems, including models and underlying hardware, software, and networks. Responsibilities include developing new tactics, techniques, and procedures for attacking AI-enabled systems and writing operational tools. Required technical skills include proficiency in Python, C, BASH, and PowerShell, along with experience in penetration testing, exploit development, and reverse engineering using tools like Ghidra or IDA Pro. Candidates must be savvy with Windows and Linux, familiar with TCP/IP and Wireshark, and capable of identifying vulnerabilities manually. The work addresses the security of AI systems within a research and defense framework.

What you'll do

  • Red team real-world AI-enabled systems including models and underlying hardware, software, and networks.
  • Develop new tactics, techniques, and procedures for attacking AI-enabled systems to prepare defenders for threats.
  • Write custom tools in Python, PowerShell, C, and BASH to enable red team operations.
  • Plan and rehearse red team TTPs for use in national security contexts.
  • Travel to field sites to perform 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 Bachelor's degree with experience, an MS with experience, or a PhD in Computer Science or a relevant technical discipline.
  • 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 programming and scripting experience in Python, C, and BASH.
  • Must have experience with reverse engineering tools like 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 be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance.

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