Cyber Security Specialist

Job Description

Job Details

Cybersecurity Specialist

Location: San Francisco, CA (Remote)

Company: Verita AI

Employment Type: Contract (Remote)

Commitment: Minimum 10 hours per week

Compensation: Hourly (aligned with experience and impact)

Job Overview

Verita AI is seeking Cybersecurity specialists to train and evaluate AI systems on real-world security workflows. The role involves translating deep security expertise into structured tasks and evaluating AI outputs for technical accuracy, risk awareness, and adherence to security frameworks.

Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence

Key Responsibilities

• Author high-quality, realistic cybersecurity tasks grounded in professional operations (threat detection, vulnerability analysis, incident triage, hardening, policy review).
• Define evaluation criteria and expected outputs for AI-generated security work.
• Review and evaluate AI-generated security analysis for technical correctness and real-world applicability.
• Provide detailed feedback to improve AI outputs regarding security reasoning, tool usage, and defensive strategy.
• Document security logic, threat rationale, and framework references clearly.
  
  

Domain Focus

• Vulnerability assessment and penetration testing
• Incident detection, triage, and response
• Security architecture review and hardening
• Threat modeling and attacker TTP analysis
• Compliance and framework alignment (NIST, CIS, OWASP, MITRE ATT&CK)
• Cloud security posture and configuration review
  
  

Tools & Technologies

• SIEM & Analysis: Log analysis, alert triage workflows, Wireshark, tcpdump, Zeek.
• Offensive Tools: Nmap, Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nessus.
• Cloud Security: AWS Security Hub, Azure Defender, GCP Security Command Center.
• Frameworks: NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, CIS Benchmarks, OWASP Top 10.
• Automation: Python, Bash, PowerShell scripting.
  
  

Requirements

• Experience: 3+ years in cybersecurity (Security Analyst, Penetration Tester, Incident Responder, Security Engineer, or Architect).
• Certifications: CISSP, CEH, OSCP, GIAC, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent hands-on expertise.
• Skills: Understanding of offensive and defensive perspectives; ability to write clear, well-scoped security tasks with realistic scenarios.
  
  

Engagement Details

• Work is fully remote and contract-based.
• Payments issued through Deel.
• Focus on real-world incident response, alert triage, and system testing.