Senior Red Team Engineer – Frontier AI Security (Remote US)

Hitachi Vantara is hiring a Senior Red Team Engineer to lead security assessments across applications, infrastructure, cloud platforms, and enterprise systems. The role uses penetration testing, red team activities, vulnerability research, and AI-powered tools to uncover attack scenarios, strengthen security, support remediation, and mentor colleagues.

Responsibilities:

• As a Senior Red Team Engineer, you will lead advanced security assessments across web applications, APIs, network infrastructure, cloud platforms, and enterprise systems
• You will identify vulnerabilities, validate security controls, and provide actionable recommendations to strengthen our security posture
• This role combines hands-on penetration testing, red team activities, vulnerability research, and custom tool development to uncover and simulate real-world attack scenarios
• You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess risks, support remediation efforts, and improve security-by-design practices
• As a senior member of the team, you will also mentor colleagues, contribute to security standards and methodologies, and provide subject matter expertise during security incidents
• AI-Driven Penetration Testing: Apply frontier AI models to enhance penetration testing, vulnerability discovery, attack-path analysis, and other offensive-security activities
• AI Security Tool Development: Develop AI-powered tools and workflows that improve how security teams leverage AI models, increasing the effectiveness, consistency, and automation of daily security activities

Requirements:

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will not require sponsorship now or in the future
• Apply frontier AI models to enhance penetration testing, vulnerability discovery, attack-path analysis, and other offensive-security activities
• Develop AI-powered tools and workflows that improve how security teams leverage AI models, increasing the effectiveness, consistency, and automation of daily security activities
• 7+ years of experience in information security, including 4+ years focused on penetration testing
• Proven expertise conducting penetration tests across web applications, APIs, networks, cloud environments, and enterprise infrastructure
• Strong knowledge of penetration testing methodologies, attack frameworks, and tools such as Burp Suite
• Deep understanding of common application and infrastructure vulnerabilities, including the OWASP Top 10
• Experience performing cloud security assessments in AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud Platform
• Proficiency in scripting or development languages such as Python, PowerShell, Ruby, or similar for automation and tool development
• Knowledge of Active Directory security, privilege escalation, lateral movement, and post-exploitation techniques
• Experience with containerized and modern application environments, including Docker and Kubernetes
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and technical reporting skills, with the ability to communicate effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Relevant certifications such as OSCP, OSCE, GPEN, GWAPT, GXPN, GIAC, or equivalent
• OffSec AI Red Teamer (OSAI / AI-300)
• Certified AI Security Professional (CAISP)