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AI Application Penetration Tester

TEKsystems
$80.00 - $85.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, North Carolina, Charlotte
Jan 22, 2026
Description Our client is seeking a Cyber Security AI application pentesting Engineer to support advanced application penetration testing efforts targeting Generative AI (GenAI), LLMs, and machinelearning-powered applications. This role is part of the Application Security organization and focuses on identifying, exploiting, and documenting vulnerabilities specific to AIenabled 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 AppSecoriented mindset, strong Python scripting skills, and handson redteam or penetrationtesting experience focused on modern AI and LLM environments. This team's focus includes lateral movement techniques within AI ecosystems, promptdriven exploitation paths, and navigating emerging AIspecific attack surfaces aligned with OWASP Top 10 for LLMs and AI systems. Skills penetration test Top Skills Details penetration test Additional Skills & Qualifications none Experience Level Expert Level Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Charlotte, NC. 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 Charlotte,NC. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Jan 31, 2026. h4>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.