AI Red Teamer, Cyber

Summary

10a Labs is the safety and threat-intelligence layer trusted by frontier AI labs and leading global technology platforms. They are seeking an AI Red Teamer with deep cybersecurity expertise to evaluate the security and resilience of advanced AI systems and applications. The role involves designing red team assessments, developing testing methodologies, identifying vulnerabilities, and collaborating with engineers to improve system security.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute red team assessments against AI systems, applications, and supporting infrastructure
• Translate ambiguous objectives into structured testing plans and attack strategies
• Develop adversarial testing methodologies to evaluate system security, robustness, and resilience
• Craft prompts, attack chains, and adversarial inputs to uncover unintended or unsafe system behavior
• Identify vulnerabilities, security risks, and failure modes through testing and analysis
• Analyze system outputs and behaviors to assess security and safety risks
• Document findings, communicate risk, and provide actionable recommendations
• Collaborate with engineers, researchers, and subject-matter experts to improve system security
• Continuously refine testing methodologies based on emerging threats and attacker techniques

Skills

• 2–5 years of relevant professional experience, with a track record of taking ownership of complex projects and driving them to completion
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cyber Security, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, attack methodologies, and common vulnerability classes
• Experience with security tools such as Splunk, Wireshark, Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, or similar platforms
• Comfortable working in Linux and terminal-based environments
• Experience scripting or automating workflows using Python, Bash, or similar languages
• Familiarity with SIEM platforms and security monitoring concepts
• Ability to think creatively from an adversarial perspective and investigate complex technical problems
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• CompTIA Security+ certification and/or Google Cybersecurity Certificate
• Experience testing AI, machine learning, or large language model applications
• Familiarity with prompt injection, jailbreak techniques, or other AI attack methodologies
• Offensive security certifications such as PNPT, OSCP, CySA+, GCIH, or GPEN
• Experience supporting government, defense, intelligence, or critical infrastructure environments

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 2–5 years of relevant professional experience, with a track record of taking ownership of complex projects and driving them to completion
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cyber Security, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, attack methodologies, and common vulnerability classes
• Experience with security tools such as Splunk, Wireshark, Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, or similar platforms
• Comfortable working in Linux and terminal-based environments
• Experience scripting or automating workflows using Python, Bash, or similar languages
• Familiarity with SIEM platforms and security monitoring concepts
• Ability to think creatively from an adversarial perspective and investigate complex technical problems
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice to Haves

• CompTIA Security+ certification and/or Google Cybersecurity Certificate
• Experience testing AI, machine learning, or large language model applications
• Familiarity with prompt injection, jailbreak techniques, or other AI attack methodologies
• Offensive security certifications such as PNPT, OSCP, CySA+, GCIH, or GPEN
• Experience supporting government, defense, intelligence, or critical infrastructure environments

Benefits

• Performance-based annual bonus
• Support for conferences, continuing education, or leadership training
• Fully remote, U.S.-based
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous PTO and paid holiday schedule
• 401(k) plan