AI Penetration Tester Team Lead - Offensive Cybersecurity Team

$117,200 - $250,200/Yr

Microsoft - Redmond, WA

Full-time - Senior

Redmond, WA

10,001+ employees

Publishing Industries

About the position

The AI Penetration Tester Team Lead will oversee the Offensive Cybersecurity Team within Microsoft's Trust and Integrity Protection (TrIP) team. This role focuses on identifying security vulnerabilities in enterprise-scale systems, particularly those involving Artificial Intelligence. The team is responsible for conducting penetration tests on cutting-edge technology implementations, ensuring the security of Microsoft's AI systems that impact millions of users. The position requires a blend of technical expertise, leadership skills, and a passion for cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• Drive divisional long-term security objectives and strategies tailored to unique risks.
• Lead and motivate team members to meet objectives and ensure high performance.
• Develop and implement strategies for the team to reach its goals.
• Provide training and development opportunities for team members.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration within the team and with stakeholders.
• Monitor operations and assess team performance regularly.
• Lead missions to discover and exploit vulnerabilities in AI systems.
• Provide leadership support for offensive operations on production AI systems.
• Develop and enhance tools and techniques for vulnerability discovery.
• Collaborate with teams to influence the mitigation of vulnerabilities in AI systems.
• Conduct research on new threats to improve penetration testing efficacy.
• Stay current with penetration testing tools and methodologies.
• Produce high-quality papers and presentations for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with other Offensive Security personnel to identify attack opportunities.
• Lead the discovery of vulnerabilities in Generative AI and AI systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, PowerShell, or Python OR equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in planning and developing offensive cybersecurity capabilities.
• 3+ years of experience as a team lead or functional leader in a technical organization.
• 2+ years of experience using common penetration testing tools such as Kali Linux, Burpsuite, Nmap, and Nessus.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python.
• 2+ years experience with penetration testing qualifications such as GPEN/GXPN, GWAPT, OSCP/OSCE.
• Microsoft Azure Certifications such as AZ-900, AZ-500.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401k plan
• Paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee discount programs