AI Penetration Tester Team Lead - Offensive Cybersecurity Team

$117,200 - $229,200/Yr

Microsoft - Redmond, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Redmond, WA

Publishing Industries

About the position

The AI Penetration Tester Team Lead for the Offensive Cybersecurity Team is responsible for enhancing the security of AI systems by identifying vulnerabilities and risks in enterprise-scale systems. This role involves leading a team of cybersecurity professionals in conducting penetration tests, developing strategies for offensive security, and collaborating with various teams to mitigate risks. The position emphasizes a culture of respect, integrity, and accountability, aiming to empower individuals and organizations through innovative security practices.

Responsibilities

• Drive divisional long-term security objectives and strategies tailored to the unique risks of a global sales, consulting, and support division.
• Lead and motivate team members, inspiring and guiding them to meet set objectives and ensure high performance.
• Develop and implement strategies that the team will use to reach its goals, involving effective planning and organization of tasks.
• Provide training and development opportunities for team members to enhance their skills in AI penetration testing.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration within the team and with other stakeholders.
• Monitor operational performance of the team, providing feedback and making necessary adjustments to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Lead the mission to discover and exploit vulnerabilities in AI systems to enhance their security.
• Provide leadership support for offensive operations on production AI systems using real-world adversarial tactics.
• Develop and enhance tools and techniques to scale and accelerate offensive emulation and vulnerability discovery for AI systems.
• Collaborate with various teams to influence the measurement and mitigation of vulnerabilities in AI systems.
• Conduct research on new and emerging threats to inform the organization and improve penetration testing efficacy and accuracy.
• Stay current with penetration testing tools, methodologies, tactics, and mitigation through continuous research.
• Develop, operationalize, and maintain penetration testing procedures and methodologies.
• Produce high-quality papers, presentations, and recommendations for key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with other Offensive Security personnel to leverage the latest trends and identify opportunities for attack.
• Lead the discovery of problems and identification of vulnerabilities in Generative AI and AI systems.
• Embody the company's culture and values.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline AND 4+ years of technical engineering experience with coding in languages including C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, PowerShell, or Python, OR equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of combined experience in planning, organizing, and developing offensive cybersecurity capabilities in areas like cybersecurity architecture, engineering, software development, or technical risk consulting.
• 3+ years of experience as a team lead or functional leader of security professionals in a fast-paced, technical organization, with a focus on identifying security vulnerabilities and understanding the software development lifecycle.
• 2+ years of experience using common penetration testing tools such as Kali Linux, Burp Suite, Nmap, and Neura.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years of technical engineering experience, OR Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years of technical engineering experience, OR equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience with penetration testing qualifications such as GPEN/GXPN, GWAPT, OSCP/OSCE, CRT/CCT/CCSAS.
• Azure Certification; AZ-900, AZ-500.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Generative AI systems and their security implications.
• Familiarity with advanced penetration testing methodologies and tools.
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams in a technical environment.

Benefits

• Industry leading healthcare
• Educational resources
• Discount on products and services
• Savings and investment options
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Generous time away
• Giving program
• Opportunities to network and connect