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

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Hitachi Vantara is hiring a Senior Red Team Engineer to lead advanced security assessments across applications, infrastructure, cloud platforms, and enterprise systems. The role focuses on penetration testing, red team operations, vulnerability research, custom tool development, and applying AI to strengthen offensive security. It also includes collaborating on remediation and security practices, mentoring colleagues, and providing expertise during security incidents.

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

Skills

• 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 security credentials preferred
• Relevant certifications such as OSCP, OSCE, GPEN, GWAPT, GXPN, GIAC, or equivalent
• OffSec AI Red Teamer (OSAI / AI-300)
• Certified AI Security Professional (CAISP)

Benefits

• Eligible to participate in Hitachi Vantara’s bonus/variable/commission pay programs, where applicable, subject to the program’s conditions and restrictions.
• Flexible arrangements that work for you (role and location dependent).
• Remote US position

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