Senior AI Red Team Engineer

Carnegie Mellon University

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Pittsburgh, PAArlington, VA
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2 days ago
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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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TL;DR · Senior AI Red Team Engineer

The Senior AI Red Team Engineer joins the AI Security team within the CERT Threat Analysis Directorate. This role involves conducting adversary emulation exercises and developing capabilities for mission partners by red teaming real-world AI-enabled platforms used in national security contexts. Responsibilities include planning and rehearsing red team tactics, developing new techniques for attacking AI-enabled systems and related software, and writing operational tools. The candidate must possess expertise in offensive cyber tradecraft, penetration testing, and exploit development. Required technical skills include proficiency in Python, C, BASH, and PowerShell, along with experience using reverse engineering tools like Ghidra or IDA Pro. The role requires deep knowledge of TCP/IP, the OSI model, and security assessments for both Windows and Linux systems to mitigate threats in complex software-intensive environments.

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 improve defensive readiness.
  • Write custom tools in Python, PowerShell, C, and BASH to support red team operations.
  • Plan and rehearse red team TTPs for execution against national security targets.
  • Travel to field sites to conduct red team exercises and present findings to stakeholders.
  • Communicate technical findings and portfolio operations to external mission partners and internal collaborators.
  • Perform reverse engineering and vulnerability analysis on Windows and Linux systems.

What we're looking for

  • Hold a BS with experience, an MS with experience, a PhD with experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
  • Have previous experience in penetration testing, red teaming, or exploit development.
  • Have hands-on experience with at least one command and control framework such as Cobalt Strike or Sliver.
  • Have experience programming and scripting in Python, C, and BASH, and be willing to learn PowerShell.
  • Have experience using reverse engineering tools like Ghidra or IDA Pro.
  • Be very familiar with TCP/IP and the OSI model, including experience using Wireshark.
  • Have experience assessing the security of Linux and Windows systems.
  • Security clearance.

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