Cyber Threat Emulation Operator, Lead

Overview

Who we are

Toyota does not offer support or sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this role now or in the future. You must have the right to work in the United States and not require Toyota support or sponsorship for immigration-related employment (e.g. H-1B O-1 E-3 H-1B1 TN F-1 OPT F-1 STEM OPT F-1 CPT job flexibility benefits also known as I-140 or Adjustment of Status portability etc.) now or in the future. You should not apply for this role if you will require Toyota to assist with immigration support or sponsorship now or in the future.

Who were looking for

ToyotaFinancial Services(TFS) Information Security is seeking a passionate and highly motivatedCyber Threat Emulation Leadto build the next generation of threat emulation capabilities for a global enterprise. This is a hands-on technical opportunity for an experienced offensive security practitioner who wants to develop new capabilities not simply operate an existing red team program. You will design and execute sophisticated adversary simulations while building AI-assisted and agentic tooling that changes how offensive security testing is performed. You will have the opportunity to experiment with emerging attack techniques develop custom tooling orchestrate multi-stage attack workflows and apply artificial intelligence to increase the speed adaptability and scale of threat emulation.

This role will helpdefine the technical direction of the TFS threat emulation capability while remainingclose to the keyboard. Working across the global TFS Group companies you will touch complex enterprise cloud identity application and AI-enabled environments to challenge real security controls and work directly with defenders to measurably improve them.

This role is suitedto an operator who enjoys researching emerging tradecraft building tools testing ideas in realistic environments and turning successful prototypes into repeatable offensive security capabilities.

What youll be doing

• Design and execute end-to-end red team and control test engagements that reproduce realistic adversary behaviors across identity endpoint network application cloud container and AI-enabled environments.

• Develop custom offensive security tooling and reusable attack capabilities rather than relying exclusively on commercial testing platforms.

• Build AI-assisted and agentic workflows for reconnaissance attack-path discovery campaign planning vulnerability analysis payload development control validation and post-exploitation emulation.

• Engineer safe multi-agent systems capable of adapting attack-paths interpreting results and coordinating multi-stage adversary simulations at speed and scale.

• Integrate large language models with internal telemetry and threat intelligence to prioritize and drive offensive security workflows.

• Test AI-enabled applications and agentic systems including model interfaces retrieval pipelines tool integrations authorizationboundaries data flows and indirect prompt-injection paths.

• Work directly with SOC analysts detection engineers incident responders and threat intelligence analysts to break tune retest and improve security controls through purple team exercises.

• Stay current on global cyber trends and attacktechniques. Propose new research directions by applying relevant insights to the Toyota environment.

• Mentor other offensive securitypractitioners while remaining actively involved in research tooling development and engagement execution.

What you bring

• Extensive experience in red teaming adversary simulation penetration testing or offensive security.

• Demonstrated ability to plan and lead complex end-to-end security engagements in an enterprise environment.

• Strong knowledge of modern attack techniques across identity endpoints networks cloud platforms applications AI and security infrastructure.

• Hands-on experience developing offensive security tooling automation or agentic workflows.

• Ability to communicate complex technical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Sound judgment integrity and familiarity with the governance and operational safeguards required when conducting offensive security activity.

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution or equivalent experience

Added bonus if you have

• Relevant security certification (CRTOOSCP OSWE CISSP)

• Familiarity with security frameworks for attack (MITRE ATT&CK Cyber Kill Chain) threat modeling (STRIDE CVSS) andguidance(NIST PCI).

• Understanding ofregulatory issuancessuch asCFPB GLBA andSOX andtheir applicability to technologies applications and privacy laws (GDPR & CCPA) and other legal and compliance privacy and information security requirements.

• Advanced degree with a concentration in an IT related area.

What well bring

During your interview process our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities.

A few highlights include:
A work environment built on teamwork flexibility and respect

Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career as well as tuition reimbursement

Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount

Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable)

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family

Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute

Paid holidays and paid time off

Referral services related to prenatal services adoption childcare schools and more

Tax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account Health Care FSA Dependent Care FSA)

Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Belonging at Toyota

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star.

Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race ethnicity national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability religion military or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.

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