Cyber Security Red Team Researcher

Cyber Security Red Team Researcher at Cyber Focus AI

Cyber Focus AI's mission is to help cybersecurity professionals discover cutting-edge opportunities in their field. We are not a staffing firm or agency; instead, we use advanced technology to locate and verify roles directly from actual employers. This specific opportunity connects outstanding candidates with a top-tier employer in the Automotive and Mobility Solutions industry.

Why Consider This Opportunity

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days and paid parental leave
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members
• Generous paid time off, including holidays and community service leave
• Remote work flexibility for most candidates

What To Expect: Job Responsibilities

• Conduct vulnerability identification, assessments, active exploits, and social engineering to identify and target potential weaknesses
• Collaborate with the security team to develop and implement strategies for social engineering and exploitation of vulnerabilities
• Incorporate artificial intelligence, machine learning, and large language models into daily tasks
• Document findings and author reports that clearly communicate risks and recommend remediation techniques
• Participate in incident response activities and provide guidance on security best practices

What Is Required: Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field, or a combination of education and experience
• 3 years of experience in ethical hacking, penetration testing, or other offensive security roles
• Knowledge of common attack vectors and techniques, and methods for detecting and mitigating attacks
• Experience with penetration testing tools such as Kali Linux, Commando, Metasploit, Nmap, C2, and Burp
• Familiarity with programming languages such as Python, GO, JavaScript, and PowerShell

How To Stand Out: Preferred Qualifications

• Cybersecurity Certifications such as Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) or related
• Proven ability to work with large language models, machine learning, and AI implementations

Key skills/competency

• Vulnerability Identification
• Ethical Hacking
• Penetration Testing
• Social Engineering
• Exploit Development
• Incident Response
• Risk Assessment
• AI/ML Integration
• Security Best Practices
• Reporting & Documentation