TEKsystems · 6 hours ago
AI Application Penetration Tester
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$80/hr - $85/hr
6+ years expTEKsystems is a leading provider of business and technology services, and they are seeking a Cyber Security Research Engineer to support advanced application penetration testing efforts targeting Generative AI and machine-learning-powered applications. The role focuses on identifying vulnerabilities in AI-enabled systems and involves evaluating AI models, simulating adversarial attacks, and conducting both automated and manual exploitation attempts.
Information Technology
Responsibilities
Experience performing application penetration tests targeting GenAI applications, LLMs, ML pipelines, and agentic AI systems
Evaluate AI‑related Attack Types Including
Prompt injection & indirect prompt attacks
Model evasion
Inference abuse
Misconfiguration of guardrails
Vector Databases
Lateral movement through AI‑connected systems
Conduct manual and automated testing using BurpSuite, custom scripts, and adversarial AI tools as well as Assess and test applications using the OWASP Top 10 and other security frameworks
Ability to configure and use scanning tools and test harnesses and Manual exploitation skills to validate automated findings
Application Security Experience- Strong AppSec mindset and deep understanding of application-layer vulnerabilities
Use Python to automate attacks, craft payloads, analyze model responses, and test bypass techniques
You will be meeting with stakeholders to gather technical details and define scope for upcoming tests
You will Communicate risks, attack paths, and findings clearly to technical and business partners
Document vulnerabilities, exploitation steps, and recommendations in a clear and timely manner
Produce high‑quality written reports summarizing vulnerabilities and remediation guidance
Qualification
Required
Experience performing application penetration tests targeting GenAI applications, LLMs, ML pipelines, and agentic AI systems
6–8+ years of offensive security or penetration testing experience
Conduct manual and automated testing using BurpSuite, custom scripts, and adversarial AI tools
Assess and test applications using the OWASP Top 10 and other security frameworks
Ability to configure and use scanning tools and test harnesses
Manual exploitation skills to validate automated findings
Strong AppSec mindset and deep understanding of application-layer vulnerabilities
4–5 years of Python development, including API-based testing and automation
Use Python to automate attacks, craft payloads, analyze model responses, and test bypass techniques
Communication & Organization Skills to meet with stakeholders to gather technical details and define scope for upcoming tests
Communicate risks, attack paths, and findings clearly to technical and business partners
Document vulnerabilities, exploitation steps, and recommendations in a clear and timely manner
Produce high‑quality written reports summarizing vulnerabilities and remediation guidance
Benefits
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Company
TEKsystems
At TEKsystems, they understand people. Every year they deploy over 80,000 IT professionals at 6,000 client sites across North America,
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Ryan Skains
Vice President, TEKsystems Global Services
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