Description

Role summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Security Engineer specializing in Penetration Testing to strengthen our o ensive security capabilities. This role is responsible for identifying vulnerabilities across applications, infrastructure, cloud environments, and emerging AI/ML systems, including Large Language Models (LLMs) and GenAI platforms. The ideal candidate combines deep technical pentesting expertise with hands-on experience in AI security, enabling proactive defense against sophisticated and evolving threats.

Key Responsibilities:

Application & API Security Testing

• Perform black-box, gray-box, and white-box penetration testing of: 
  • Web applications, APIs (REST/GraphQL), and mobile platforms

• Identify vulnerabilities including: 

• Authentication/authorization flaws
• Injection attacks
• Business logic vulnerabilities
• Session Management
• Information Gathering
• Data Validation, Governance and Transfer
• Configuration Management

• Conduct secure code reviews and validate SAST/DAST findings

Infrastructure & Network Penetration Testing

• Execute penetration testing across: 

• Enterprise networks (internal/external)
• Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Hybrid environments

• Perform: 

• Privilege escalation and lateral movement
• Active Directory assessments (Kerberos, NTLM, etc.)

• Identify misconfigurations and control weaknesses

AI/ML & GenAI Security Testing

• Conduct security assessments on: 

• LLM-based applications and AI copilots
• Machine learning models and pipelines

• Perform: 

• Prompt injection and jailbreak testing
• Data leakage and model abuse scenarios
• Adversarial ML attacks (evasion, poisoning)

• Assess: 

• RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) pipelines
• Model APIs, plugins, and agent frameworks
• E ectiveness of AI guardrails and controls

Red Teaming & Adversary Simulation

• Simulate real-world attack scenarios across: 

• Applications, infrastructure, and AI systems

• Develop multi-stage attack chains combining: 

• Traditional and AI-specific techniques

• Support purple team exercises with SOC and detection teams

Automation & AI-Driven Security Testing

• Leverage AI tools to: 

• Automate vulnerability discovery
• Generate test cases and attack payloads
  • Develop custom tools/scripts using: 
• Python, Bash, PowerShell, or Go

• Enhance scalability and repeatability of pentesting processes

Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement

• Deliver: 

• Executive-level summaries (CIO/CISO ready)
• Detailed technical reports with reproduction steps

• Provide: 

• Risk-based prioritization aligned to business impact
• Actionable remediation guide

• Collaborate with: 

• Engineering, Cloud, SOC, and DevOps teams

Required Qualifications

Experience

• 5+ years in penetration testing, red teaming, or o ensive security

• Proven experience testing: 

• Web applications, APIs, and infrastructure

• Hands-on exposure to cloud security and enterprise environments

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of: 

• OWASP Top 10 / API Top 10
• OWASP Top 10 LLM
• Network and infrastructure pentesting
• Identity and Active Directory exploitation

• Experience with tools such as: 

• Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap
• BloodHound, Mimikatz, Nessus

AI Security 

• Understanding of: 

• LLM architectures and GenAI use cases
• RAG pipelines, embeddings, and vector databases

• Experience with: 

• Prompt injection testing
• AI red teaming or model security assessments

• Exposure to: 

• LangChain, Semantic Kernel, or similar frameworks

Programming

• Proficiency in: 

• Python (required)
• Scripting (Bash/PowerShell)

• Ability to develop: 

• Custom testing tools and exploit scripts

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications: 

• OSCP, OSEP, or OSCE
• GPEN, GWAPT, or CRTO
• Cloud security certifications (AWS/Azure)

• Experience with: 

• AI security research or tooling
• Bug bounty programs or red team operations

Key Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree