AI Red Team Engineer - National Security Focus

Carnegie Mellon University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University in the United States seeks an experienced AI Red Team Engineer to emulate adversaries against AI-enabled platforms. You will contribute to national security objectives by developing TTPs, scripting tools in Python, PowerShell, C, and BASH, and collaborating with CERT teams and partners.

Strong background in offensive cyber and AI security is required. Ideal candidates are seasoned professionals with penetration testing or red-teaming experience, capable of traversing

Qualifications

• BS in CS/SE/IS with 8+ years, MS with 5+, or PhD with 2+ years.
• Experience in penetration testing, red teaming, or exploit development.
• Experience with at least one command-and-control framework (e.g., Cobalt Strike, Sliver).
• Programming/scripting in Python, C, and BASH; willing to learn PowerShell.
• Experience with reverse engineering tools (e.g., Ghidra, IDA Pro).
• Able to read code and spot basic vulnerabilities without AI or fuzzing.
• Strong TCP/IP knowledge and ability to explain network protocols.
• Experience securing Linux and Windows systems; mobile OS appreciated.
• Two of the following certifications: OSCP, CPTS, FORGE/RIOT, GXPN, GAWN, GCPN, CRTO, CRTL, OSEP, OSWE, CCNA, CWNE.
• Willingness to travel 25% outside official location.
• Excellent communication skills; mentoring and knowledge sharing.
• Able to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Red team real-world AI-enabled systems to support national security objectives.
• Develop new tactics, techniques, and procedures for attacking AI-enabled systems.
• Write tools in Python, PowerShell, C, and BASH for redteam operations.
• Represent CERT portfolio and communicate with external mission partners and internal collaborators.

Skills

Penetration testing

Red teaming

Exploit development

Python

PowerShell

C

BASH

Cobalt Strike

Sliver

Reverse engineering

Ghidra

IDA Pro

TCP/IP

Wireshark

Linux

Windows

OSCP

CPTS

OSWE

Education

BS in CS/SE/IS, 8+ years

MS in CS/Engineering, 5+ years

PhD in CS/Engineering, 2+ years

Tools

NSAGhidra

IDA Pro

Ghidra

Nmap

Wireshark

Job description

Carnegie Mellon University in the United States seeks an experienced AI Red Team Engineer to emulate adversaries against AI-enabled platforms. You will contribute to national security objectives by developing TTPs, scripting tools in Python, PowerShell, C, and BASH, and collaborating with CERT teams and partners.

Strong background in offensive cyber and AI security is required. Ideal candidates are seasoned professionals with penetration testing or red-teaming experience, capable of traversing