Cyber Security Specialist

Job DescriptionJob DetailsCybersecurity SpecialistLocation: San Francisco, CA (Remote)Machine Learning & Artificial IntelligenceCompany: Verita AIEmployment Type: Contract (Remote)Commitment: Minimum 10 hours per weekCompensation: Hourly (aligned with experience and impact)Job OverviewVerita 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.DemographicsKey ResponsibilitiesAuthor 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 FocusVulnerability assessment and penetration testingIncident detection, triage, and responseSecurity architecture review and hardeningThreat modeling and attacker TTP analysisCompliance and framework alignment (NIST, CIS, OWASP, MITRE ATT&CK)Cloud security posture and configuration reviewTools & TechnologiesSIEM & 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.RequirementsExperience: 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 DetailsWork is fully remote and contract-based.Payments issued through Deel.Focus on real-world incident response, alert triage, and system testing.