AI Red Teamer, Cyber
10a Labs · Remote
MeritLog read this listing from 10a Labs's Greenhouse job board and last checked it on September 12, 2026.
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Job details
- Work model
- Remote
- Salary
- $100,000 – $120,000
- Location
- Washington DC
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What the role asks for
What you'd do
- 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
What they're asking for
- 2–5 years of relevant professional experience, with a track record of taking ownership of complex projects and driving them to completionExperience
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cyber Security, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)Education
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, attack methodologies, and common vulnerability classesSkill
- Experience with security tools such as Splunk, Wireshark, Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, or similar platformsSkill
- Comfortable working in Linux and terminal-based environmentsSkill
- Experience scripting or automating workflows using Python, Bash, or similar languagesSkill
- Familiarity with SIEM platforms and security monitoring conceptsSkill
- Ability to think creatively from an adversarial perspective and investigate complex technical problemsSkill
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skillsSkill
- Excellent written and verbal communication skillsSkill
- CompTIA Security+ certification and/or Google Cybersecurity CertificateCredentialPreferred
- Experience testing AI, machine learning, or large language model applicationsSkillPreferred
- Familiarity with prompt injection, jailbreak techniques, or other AI attack methodologiesSkillPreferred
- Offensive security certifications such as PNPT, OSCP, CySA+, GCIH, or GPENCredentialPreferred
- Experience supporting government, defense, intelligence, or critical infrastructure environmentsSkillPreferred
Parsed by MeritLog from the employer’s own posting. The full description follows below.
Job description
About 10a Labs: 10a Labs is the safety and threat-intelligence layer trusted by frontier AI labs, AI unicorns, Fortune 10 companies, and leading global technology platforms. Our adversarial red teaming, model evaluations, and intelligence collection enable engineering, safety, and security teams to stay ahead of evolving threats and deploy AI systems safely. About the role: We are seeking an AI Red Teamer with deep cybersecurity expertise to help evaluate the security and resilience of advanced AI systems and applications. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys offensive security, creative problem-solving, and thinking like an adversary. In this role, you will: • 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 Required Qualifications: • 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 Preferred Qualifications: • 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 Compensation & Benefits: • Salary Range: $100K–$120K, depending on experience and location • Bonus: Performance-based annual bonus • Professional Development: Support for conferences, continuing education, or leadership training • Work Environment: Fully remote, U.S.-based • Health Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage • Time Off: Generous PTO and paid holiday schedule • Retirement: 401(k) plan
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