Job description
We are seeking a highly skilled Penetration Tester with a strong focus on AI-enabled security testing. This role combines traditional offensive security testing with advanced adversary simulation and AI system security assessment. This position requires a strong technical foundation, an adversarial mindset, and the ability to communicate risk effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
This is a remote, 6+ month contract-to-hire position.
COMP : Up to $70/HR depending on candidate's experience, etc.
WHY WORK WITH BCT:
At BCT, we don't just place people, we support them. Here's what we offer:
- Up to 60% paid medical insurance for employees
- $50,000 life insurance policy on us
- Coverage for home, auto, pets, legal services & identity theft
- Dental & Vision insurance, 401K match, Short and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Account for healthcare and dependent care
- Anniversary bonuses to celebrate your commitment
- Referral bonuses from $500 $2,000, bring great people with you!
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Conduct internal/external penetration testing, web application, API, and cloud security assessments across AWS, Azure, and GCP environments.
- Identify, exploit, document, and validate vulnerabilities through ethical hacking and remediation testing.
- Plan and execute red team/adversary simulation exercises, including attack lifecycle activities such as initial access, privilege escalation, lateral movement, and persistence.
- Perform authorized social engineering and phishing simulations to evaluate security awareness and defensive capabilities.
- Leverage AI and LLM-based tools to enhance reconnaissance, automation, and offensive security workflows.
- Assess AI/ML application security risks, including prompt injection, jailbreaks, data leakage, model abuse, and RAG security vulnerabilities.
- Develop security tooling, scripts, and methodologies while staying current with emerging threats, MITRE ATT&CK, OWASP, and AI security frameworks.
- Collaborate with security teams and stakeholders to improve detection, response, and overall security posture.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
- 3 7+ years of experience in penetration testing, red teaming, or offensive security.
- Experience using AI tools to automate or enhance technical workflows.
- Understanding of AI/LLM architectures and common attack vectors against AI systems.
- Demonstrated experience conducting full-scope penetration tests and adversary simulations.
- Strong understanding of networking, operating systems (Windows and Linux), Active Directory, and web technologies.
- Experience with industry-standard tools such as Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, BloodHound, and command-and-control frameworks.
- Proficiency in Python and scripting (Bash or PowerShell).
Apply today! CP# 8579
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