Senior AI Security Red Team Engineer (Remote)

Hitachi - Vantara; California; Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Vantara is seeking a Senior Red Team Engineer to lead advanced security assessments across web apps, APIs, networks, cloud platforms, and enterprise systems. You will perform hands-on penetration testing, red team operations, vulnerability research, and develop custom tools, mentoring teammates and influencing security standards.

This remote US role requires deep technical expertise, strong communication, and the ability to translate findings into business outcomes.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in information security, including 4+ years in penetration testing.
• Experience conducting penetration tests across web apps, APIs, networks, cloud environments, and enterprise infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of penetration testing methodologies and attack frameworks.
• Proficiency in scripting for automation and tool development.

Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on penetration testing and red team activities across diverse tech stacks.
• Research vulnerabilities and provide actionable remediation guidance.
• Develop custom security tools and automation to improve testing effectiveness.
• Mentor teammates and contribute to security standards and incident response.

Skills

AI pen testing

AI tool development

Penetration testing

Burp Suite

OWASP Top 10

Cloud security

Scripting (Python/PowerShell/Ruby)

Active Directory security

Docker & Kubernetes

Security reporting

Security certifications (preferred)

Tools

Burp Suite

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Hitachi Vantara is seeking a Senior Red Team Engineer to lead advanced security assessments across web apps, APIs, networks, cloud platforms, and enterprise systems. You will perform hands-on penetration testing, red team operations, vulnerability research, and develop custom tools, mentoring teammates and influencing security standards.

This remote US role requires deep technical expertise, strong communication, and the ability to translate findings into business outcomes.