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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # AI Security Engineer - **Company:** Landis Consulting Group, LLC - **Location:** Pittsburgh, PA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Software System Penetration Testing, Bash Shell, Network Analysis, Code Review, Computer Networks, Python (Programming Language), Linux Security Modules, Machine Learning, Network Protocols, Windows PowerShell, Red Team (Cyber Security), Reverse Engineering, TCP/IP, Wireshark, Software Security, IDA Pro - **Published:** August 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.landisconsultinggroup.com/apply/ ## About the Role * Hands-on professional experience in red teaming, penetration testing, offensive security, or exploit development * Strong working knowledge of Windows and Linux security * Deep understanding of TCP/IP, network protocols, and network analysis, including experience with tools such as Wireshark * Proficiency with Python, C, and BASH; PowerShell experience or willingness to develop proficiency * Experience using offensive security and command-and-control platforms such as Cobalt Strike, Sliver, or comparable tools * Familiarity with reverse engineering and binary analysis using tools such as Ghidra, IDA Pro, or similar * Ability to review code and identify common software vulnerabilities * Bachelor's degree in a technical field and 5+ years of relevant cybersecurity experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience * Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical findings to non-specialists * Ability to meet applicable background investigation and U.S. government security clearance requirements Preferred: * Experience evaluating the security of AI/ML technologies or AI-enabled systems * Offensive security certifications such as OSCP, CPTS, CCNA, CWEE, GCPN, GAWN, GXPN, CRTO, CRTL, OSEP, OSWE, FORGE/RIOT, or demonstrated work experience * Ongoing professional development through advanced technical training, certifications, coursework, or independent research * Experience mentoring or providing technical guidance to other security professionals ## Description We are seeking an AI Security Engineer - Red Team to join a highly technical team performing advanced security assessments of AI-enabled systems and the environments supporting them. This position goes well beyond testing AI models alone. The role requires a strong foundation in offensive cybersecurity, penetration testing, networking, operating systems, and software security, along with an interest in applying those skills to emerging AI technologies. You'll work hands-on with complex, real-world systems, identify weaknesses across multiple layers of the technology stack, develop attack methods and tooling, and help teams better understand and defend against evolving security threats. Responsibilities: * Plan and execute penetration tests, red team exercises, and adversarial security assessments * Evaluate AI-enabled technologies across applications, operating systems, networks, infrastructure, and other supporting components * Identify and demonstrate vulnerabilities and potential attack paths within complex technical environments * Build scripts and offensive security tools using Python, C, BASH, and PowerShell * Analyze network communications, system behavior, software, and source code as part of security assessments * Apply reverse engineering and exploit-development techniques where appropriate * Research and develop new approaches for testing emerging technologies and security controls * Document findings and translate highly technical issues into clear risks and recommendations * Collaborate with technical teams and share knowledge, tools, and security practices with others ## Related Videos - [The AI Security Survival Guide: Practical Advice for Stressed-Out Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1015-the-ai-security-survival-guide-practical-advice-for-stressed-out-developers) - [How I saved 200K/yr in direct costs writing 0 code lines in K8s](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1055-how-i-saved-200k-yr-in-direct-costs-writing-0-code-lines-in-k8s) - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [Let’s write an exploit using AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1004-let-s-write-an-exploit-using-ai) - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [Turning Container security up to 11 with Capabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/718-turning-container-security-up-to-11-with-capabilities) ## Related Articles - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Dev Digest 196: AI Killed DevOps, LLM Political Bias & AI Security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/659-dev-digest-196-ai-killed-devops-llm-political-bias-ai-security) - [Got AI ideas but no money? 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