[Hiring] Senior Red Team Engineer @Hitachi

Role Description

This is a remote US position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will not require sponsorship now or in the future.

As a Senior Red Team Engineer, you will:

• Lead advanced security assessments across web applications, APIs, network infrastructure, cloud platforms, and enterprise systems.
• Identify vulnerabilities, validate security controls, and provide actionable recommendations to strengthen our security posture.
• Combine hands-on penetration testing, red team activities, vulnerability research, and custom tool development to uncover and simulate real-world attack scenarios.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess risks, support remediation efforts, and improve security-by-design practices.
• Mentor colleagues, contribute to security standards and methodologies, and provide subject matter expertise during security incidents.

Success in this role requires:

• Deep technical expertise.
• Curiosity.
• Strong communication skills.
• The ability to translate complex findings into meaningful business outcomes.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in information security, including 4+ years focused on penetration testing.
• Proven expertise conducting penetration tests across web applications, APIs, networks, cloud environments, and enterprise infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of penetration testing methodologies, attack frameworks, and tools such as Burp Suite.
• Deep understanding of common application and infrastructure vulnerabilities, including the OWASP Top 10.
• Experience performing cloud security assessments in AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud Platform.
• Proficiency in scripting or development languages such as Python, PowerShell, Ruby, or similar for automation and tool development.
• Knowledge of Active Directory security, privilege escalation, lateral movement, and post-exploitation techniques.
• Experience with containerized and modern application environments, including Docker and Kubernetes.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and technical reporting skills, with the ability to communicate effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Relevant certifications such as OSCP, OSCE, GPEN, GWAPT, GXPN, GIAC, or equivalent security credentials preferred.

Requirements

• Relevant certifications such as OSCP, OSCE, GPEN, GWAPT, GXPN, GIAC, or equivalent.
• OffSec AI Red Teamer (OSAI / AI-300) – Preferred.
• Certified AI Security Professional (CAISP) – Preferred.
• SANS SEC536: Adversarial AI – Penetration Testing AI Systems – Highly Relevant Training.

Benefits

• Expected base salary for this position is: $120K to $150K.
• Expected on-target earnings for this position is: $136K to $170K.
• Employees are eligible to participate in Hitachi Vantara’s bonus/variable/commission pay programs, where applicable.