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Remote | Cybersecurity Experts — $80–$120/hour

24-MAG, San Francisco, CA, United States


We are sharing a specialised part‑time consulting opportunity for experienced cybersecurity and low‑level programming professionals with strong backgrounds in vulnerability analysis, security classification, systems‑level reasoning, and pattern recognition. This role supports an exciting collaboration with a leading frontier AI research laboratory focused on improving how advanced AI systems detect, classify, and reason about security vulnerabilities and potential threats. Selected professionals will analyze and review content for security vulnerabilities, apply expertise in systems programming and cybersecurity concepts, and help improve AI model performance in recognising real‑world attack patterns and security‑relevant classifications. This opportunity is especially well‑suited to professionals with strong technical judgement, low‑level programming experience, and familiarity with common vulnerability frameworks and attack vectors. Key Responsibilities

Security Content Analysis & Classification: analyse and review content for security vulnerabilities with an emphasis on pattern recognition and classification in an AI context. Apply cybersecurity expertise to help improve how advanced AI systems detect and reason about potential threats. Support structured workflows focused on vulnerability‑related task quality and technical accuracy. Problem Crafting, Solving & Review: craft, solve, and review challenging problems with real‑world applicability. Apply expert judgement to evaluate security‑relevant scenarios and technical reasoning quality. Help maintain strong standards for clarity, depth, and practical relevance across project tasks. Asynchronous Expert Collaboration: work asynchronously with a team of highly qualified experts across the domain. Contribute to quality‑focused workflows requiring careful analysis and consistent technical reasoning. Support project quality through detail‑oriented review and structured collaboration. Ideal Profile

2+ years of programming experience, preferably with low‑level languages such as C, C++, or Java. Familiarity with security vulnerability classification frameworks such as OWASP, CVEs, or similar standards. Understanding of core cybersecurity concepts, including web security and common attack vectors. Strong attention to detail and pattern recognition skills. Clear written and verbal communication in English. Current location in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, or New Zealand. Preferred Qualifications

Experience applying low‑level programming knowledge to security analysis or vulnerability review. Comfort working across structured evaluation tasks involving classification, reasoning, and technical review. Ability to assess real‑world security problems with precision and nuance. Ability to pass an enhanced background check. Why This Opportunity

Contribute specialised cybersecurity and systems‑level expertise to a cutting‑edge AI collaboration. Help improve how advanced AI systems detect and reason about vulnerabilities and real‑world threat patterns. Work on high‑impact security‑focused tasks with strong technical relevance and practical applicability. Flexible remote work with structured expectations and competitive hourly compensation. Contract Details

Independent contractor role. Fully remote with flexible scheduling. Hourly compensation of $80–$120 per hour. Engagement begins with a work trial and may extend into an approximately 2‑month project based on performance. The work trial is expected to take place in mid‑April, with exact dates to be confirmed closer to the start date. You will complete a short interview and questionnaire to assess domain expertise. If hired, you will be paid for up to 1 hour of onboarding time, including the screening process and onboarding videos. Projects may be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on project needs and performance. Weekly payments via Stripe or Wise. Work will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution. Please note: We are unable to support H1‑B or STEM OPT candidates at this time. Start date: Immediate.

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