Fellow - AI Offensive Security Engineer

Ally; North Carolina; On-site; USD 135,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off

401K

Health insurance

Equity/bonuses

Job summary

Ally is seeking a highly skilled Fellow AI Offensive Security Engineer to join its Offensive Security team. You will perform penetration tests on AI systems, develop automation tools, and report vulnerabilities across cloud environments.

The role involves collaboration with cybersecurity analysts and engineers and may require travel up to two times per year. Strong experience in cyber security and offensive security, plus a focus on AI, are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in cyber security total.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in offensive security.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in offensive security with an AI focus.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Pen test AI, LLM-powered systems, machine learning platforms, APIs, and cloud environments.
• Develop custom tools and scripts to automate the testing of AI and automate pen testing, purple teaming, and red teaming activities.
• Assess security controls surrounding retrieval-augmented generation, agentic workflows, tool integrations, etc.
• Work with cross-functional teams to report identified vulnerabilities.
• Produce professional grade reports based on the penetration tests you perform.
• Conduct scoping calls with internal clients to determine penetration test needs.
• Training junior engineers may be required.
• Potential of travel up to two times a year.

Skills

Cyber security

Offensive security

AI focus

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or IT

Job description

Ally and Your Career

Ally Financial only succeeds when its people do - and that’s more than some cliché people put on job postings. We love this stuff! We see our people as, well, people - with interests, families, friends, dreams, and causes that are all important to them. Our focus is on the health and safety of our teammates as well as work-life balance and diversity and inclusion. From generous benefits to a variety of employee resource groups, we strive to build paths that encourage employees to stretch themselves professionally. We want to help you grow, develop, and learn new things. You’re constantly evolving, so shouldn’t your opportunities be, too?

Work Schedule

Ally designates roles as (1) fully on-site, (2) hybrid, or (3) fully remote. Hybrid roles are generally expected to be in the office a certain number of days per week as indicated by your manager. Your hiring manager will discuss this role's specific work requirements with you during the hiring process. All work requirements are subject to change at any time based on leader discretion and/or business need.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Fellow AI Offensive Security Engineer to join the Offensive Security team at Ally. As a Fellow AI Offensive Security Engineer, you will perform penetration tests on AI and use AI to perform penetration tests. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including cybersecurity analysts, engineers, and stakeholders, to enhance the organization's security posture.

At this time, Ally will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

The Work Itself

• Pen test AI, LLM-powered systems, machine learning platforms, APIs, and cloud environments.
• Develop custom tools and scripts to automate the testing of AI and automate pen testing, purple teaming, and red teaming activities.
• Assess security controls surrounding retrieval-augmented generation, agentic workflows, tool integrations, etc.
• Work with cross-functional teams to report identified vulnerabilities.
• Produce professional grade reports based on the penetration tests you perform.
• Conduct scoping calls with internal clients to determine penetration test needs.
• Training junior engineers may be required.
• Potential of travel up to two times a year.

The Qualifications We’re Looking For

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in cyber security total.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in offensive security.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in offensive security with an AI focus.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Bonus Qualifications

• Relevant certifications or ability to obtain within a year: OSCP, OSEP, OSAI, CRTO, CRTL, CPTS, CAPE, COAE, etc.
• Experience performing adversary emulations.
• Experience working with financial institutions.
• Experience performing physical penetration tests.
• Experience performing social engineering with AI.
• Experience with PoC development or having CVEs published.

Minimum Qualifications

• 9+ years of relevant experience
• Bachelors' Degree in Computer Science, IT or similar field of study or equivalent

How We'll Have Your Back

Ally's compensation program offers market-competitive base pay and pay-for-performance incentives (bonuses) based on achieving personal and company goals. Our Total Rewards program includes industry-leading compensation and benefits plus additional incentives that are designed to meet your needs and those of your family so you can get the most out of your career and your life, including:

• Time Away: Program starts at 20 paid time off days in addition to 11 paid holidays and 8 hours of volunteer time off yearly (time off days are prorated based on start date and program varies based on full or part-time status and management level).
• Planning for the Future: plan for the near and long term with an industry-leading 401K retirement savings plan with matching and company contributions, student loan pay downs and 529 educational save up assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, employee stock purchase plan, and financial learning center and financial coach access.
• Supporting your Health & Well-being: flexible health and insurance options including medical, dental and vision, employee, spouse and child life insurance, short and long-term disability, pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions, Healthcare FSA, critical illness, accident & hospital indemnity insurance, and a total well-being program that helps you and your family stay on track physically, socially, emotionally, and financially.
• Building a Family: adoption, surrogacy and fertility assistance as well as paid parental and caregiver leave, Dependent Day Care FSA back-up child and adult/elder care days and childcare discounts.
• Work-Life Integration: other benefits including Mentally Fit Employee Assistance Program, subsidized and discounted Weight Watchers program and other employee discount programs.
• Other Compensations: depending on the role for which you are considered, you may be eligible for travel allowances, relocation assistance, a signing bonus and/or equity.

To view more detailed information about Ally’s Total Rewards, please visit https://www.ally.com/content/dam/pdf/corporate/ally-total-rewards-snapshot.pdf

Who We Are

Ally Financial is a customer-centric, leading digital financial services company with passionate customer service and innovative financial solutions. We are relentlessly focused on "Doing it Right" and being a trusted financial-services provider to our consumer, commercial, and corporate customers. For more information, visit www.ally.com.

Ally is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic disposition or any other reason protected by law.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if after review of the position expectations, you believe that you may need a medical accommodation to fulfill the duties of this role, please email [e-mail] with details of your accommodation request.

Base Pay Range

$135,000.00 - $235,000.00

An individual's position in the range is determined by the specific role, the scope and responsibilities of the role, work experience, education, certification(s), training, and additional qualifications. We review internal pay, the competitive market, and business environment prior to extending an offer.

Incentive Compensation

This position is eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan.