Senior AI Security Researcher

Carnegie Mellon University

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TL;DR · Senior AI Security Researcher

The Senior AI Security Researcher joins the CERT Division of the Software Engineering Institute within the Threat Analysis Directorate. This role focuses on advancing the state of the art in AI security by conducting vulnerability discovery, assessments, and reverse engineering of AI systems and models. You will develop methodologies to analyze system robustness, identify emerging threats, and create tools or datasets to characterize vulnerabilities. Key responsibilities include co-authoring research proposals, executing studies, and presenting findings to government and industry sponsors. Required technical skills include proficiency in Python, C/C++, and low-level programming, alongside familiarity with AI/ML software packages like Numpy, Pytorch, Tensorflow, and ART, as well as reverse engineering tools like Ghidra and IDA Pro. The work addresses critical national security challenges regarding AI robustness.

What you'll do

  • Develop state-of-the-art approaches for analyzing the robustness of AI systems.
  • Identify and assess vulnerabilities in AI systems and analyze how attackers exploit them.
  • Reverse engineer malicious code and design new analysis methods and tools for high-impact customers.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of tools, techniques, and processes developed by the AI security research community.
  • Develop thought models, tools, and datasets to characterize threats and vulnerabilities in AI systems.
  • Co-author research proposals and execute studies to present findings to government and industry sponsors.
  • Identify opportunities to apply AI techniques to improve existing cybersecurity research.

What we're looking for

  • You must have a BS in machine learning, cybersecurity, statistics, or a related discipline with ten years of experience.
  • You must have an MS in machine learning, cybersecurity, statistics, or a related discipline with eight years of experience.
  • You must have a PhD in machine learning, cybersecurity, statistics, or a related discipline with five years of experience.
  • You must have practical experience applying cybersecurity knowledge toward vulnerability research, analysis, disclosure, or mitigation.
  • You must have experience with Python, C/C++, or low-level programming.
  • You must have familiarity with common AI/ML software packages and tools such as Numpy, Pytorch, Tensorflow, and ART.
  • You must have knowledge or familiarity with reverse engineering tools like NSA Ghidra or IDA Pro.
  • You must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of War (DoW) security clearance.

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