DescriptionSeeking a Cyber Security Research Engineer to support advanced application penetration testing efforts targeting Generative AI (GenAI), LLMs, and machine-learning-powered applications. This role is part of the Application Security organization and focuses on identifying, exploiting, and documenting vulnerabilities specific to AI-enabled systems and application-layer attack paths.
The engineer will evaluate AI models and applications for weaknesses, simulate adversarial attack patterns, and perform both automated and manual exploitation attempts. The ideal candidate brings an AppSec-oriented mindset, strong Python scripting skills, and hands-on red-team or penetration-testing experience focused on modern AI and LLM environments.
This team's focus includes lateral movement techniques within AI ecosystems, prompt-driven exploitation paths, and navigating emerging AI-specific attack surfaces aligned with OWASP Top 10 for LLMs and AI systems.
1. 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
2. 6-8+ years of offensive security or penetration testing experience. You will 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
3. Application Security Experience- Strong AppSec mindset and deep understanding of application-layer vulnerabilities.
4. 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.
5. Communication & Organization Skills- 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.
6. Documentation and reporting- Document vulnerabilities, exploitation steps, and recommendations in a clear and timely manner. Produce high-quality written reports summarizing vulnerabilities and remediation guidance.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Dallas, TX.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $80.00 - $85.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: 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)
Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Dallas,TX.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Feb 5, 2026.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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