Artificial Intelligence (AI) Ethical Hacker

Job Description: We are seeking a talented and ethical-minded Artificial Intelligence (AI) Ethical Hacker to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cybersecurity, with expertise in ethical hacking, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessment. As an AI Ethical Hacker, you will play a key role in identifying and exploiting security vulnerabilities in our clients' systems and networks, using AI-driven techniques and methodologies to simulate real-world cyber attacks and help improve their security posture.
 
Responsibilities:

• Conduct ethical hacking and penetration testing activities to identify and exploit security vulnerabilities in systems, networks, and applications.
• Utilize artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques to enhance penetration testing methodologies and automate vulnerability discovery and exploitation.
• Develop and execute AI-driven attack scenarios and threat simulations to assess the effectiveness of security controls and defenses.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze and prioritize security findings, provide recommendations for remediation, and assist in the implementation of security improvements.
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in AI, machine learning, and cybersecurity research, and apply them to enhance our ethical hacking capabilities and techniques.
• Document and report security findings, including vulnerabilities, exploit techniques, and recommendations, in clear and concise reports for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to clients and internal teams on cybersecurity best practices, threat mitigation strategies, and security awareness training.
• Uphold ethical standards and principles in all hacking activities, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and protecting the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive information.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field. Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) preferred.
• Experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on ethical hacking, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessment.
• Proficiency in ethical hacking tools and techniques, including network scanning, vulnerability scanning, and exploitation frameworks (e.g., Metasploit, Nmap, Burp Suite).
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, technologies, and best practices, including network security, web application security, and secure coding practices.
• Experience with scripting and programming languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash, and familiarity with AI/ML libraries and frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, scikit-learn).
• Excellent problem-solving skills, analytical thinking, and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities, with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
• CompTIA PenTest+
• GIAC Certified Penetration Tester (GPEN)
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

• Reverse Engineering: Proficiency in reverse engineering techniques and tools, including disassemblers, debuggers, and decompilers, can enable the analysis and understanding of proprietary software and firmware, facilitating vulnerability discovery and exploit development.
• Red Team Operations: Experience with red teaming methodologies and techniques, including adversary simulation, scenario-based exercises, and attack simulation platforms, can enhance the realism and effectiveness of ethical hacking engagements and provide insights into real-world attacker tactics and techniques.
• Threat Intelligence Analysis: Knowledge of threat intelligence principles and practices, including collection, analysis, and dissemination of actionable threat intelligence, can support ethical hacking activities by providing insights into emerging threats, attacker behaviors, and targeted attack campaigns.
• Security Architecture Review: Understanding of security architecture principles and best practices, as well as experience with reviewing and assessing the security of complex systems and architectures, can enable the identification of design flaws and security weaknesses that may be exploited by attackers.
• Physical Security Assessment: Familiarity with physical security assessment techniques and methodologies, including physical penetration testing, social engineering, and surveillance detection, can provide a holistic view of an organization's security posture and identify vulnerabilities that extend beyond digital systems.
• Cloud Security: Knowledge of cloud computing platforms and services, as well as experience with securing cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP), can facilitate the assessment of cloud-based assets and infrastructure for security vulnerabilities and misconfigurations.
• Mobile Security Assessment: Experience with mobile security assessment techniques, including mobile application penetration testing, mobile device security analysis, and mobile threat modeling, can enable the identification of security risks and vulnerabilities in mobile applications and devices.
• Legal and Regulatory Compliance: Awareness of legal and regulatory requirements related to cybersecurity and ethical hacking, including privacy laws, data protection regulations, and industry standards, can ensure that ethical hacking engagements are conducted in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Cyber Threat Hunting: Proficiency in cyber threat hunting techniques and methodologies, including proactive searching and investigation of security threats and indicators of compromise (IOCs), can complement ethical hacking activities by identifying and mitigating advanced and persistent threats.
• Soft Skills: Strong interpersonal skills, teamwork, communication, and stakeholder management abilities are essential for effectively collaborating with clients, understanding their needs and requirements, and communicating security findings and recommendations in a clear and concise manner.