Cybersecurity Engineer - AI Trainer

DataAnnotation is seeking a cybersecurity engineer to join as an AI trainer, guiding how security-focused AI models interpret threats and defenses. This contract, remote-friendly role centers on evaluating AI-generated cybersecurity content and crafting training challenges, all while enjoying the flexibility of a fully remote schedule.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate AI-generated cybersecurity content, including threat analyses, vulnerability assessments, and offensive security techniques, for real-world accuracy and validity.
• Design and solve security-focused technical problems used to train AI systems.
• Write clear technical explanations and security-relevant code.
• Provide feedback that directly informs the next generation of AI security models.

Requirements

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in a cybersecurity role, such as penetration testing, red teaming, incident response, detection engineering, DFIR, malware analysis, threat intelligence, or adjacent fields, including government or military cyber operations.
• Some coding experience; comfortable navigating and patching a codebase.
• Fluency in English with strong writing skills (native or bilingual level).
• A bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Cybersecurity certifications are a plus (e.g., OSCP, CRTO, GREM, GCFA, CEH, and similar).

Benefits

• Fully remote: work from anywhere in the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.
• Flexible schedule: select projects and work on your own computer from home.
• Competitive pay: hourly rates range from $50 to $100 USD, with potential higher bonus rates on certain projects.
• Impact: contribute to shaping AI technologies designed for cybersecurity.
• Payment is processed via PayPal. This opportunity is open to candidates in the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.