Red Team Lead (Offensive Cybersecurity) | $50-$90/hr Remote
Overview
This remote contractor role with micro1 puts your offensive cybersecurity expertise to work in a unique way: you'll help train next-generation AI systems by designing evaluation frameworks and attack simulations. No prior AI experience is required—your hands-on knowledge of exploit chains, cloud/appsec, and social engineering is what makes you the ideal candidate. You'll shape how models learn about real-world threats while operating under strict ethical boundaries.
What You'll Do7
- 1Build comprehensive taxonomies that map cyber-capability tasks to modern attack stages, reflecting today's threat landscape.
- 2Create and validate evaluation frameworks for offensive security, focusing on realistic scenarios involving exploit development, malware, and social engineering.
- 3Design safe proxy tasks that replicate advanced attack vectors while maintaining clear ethical and safety controls.
- 4Develop scoring rubrics to measure attack sophistication, coverage, and impact across multiple security domains.
- 5Review and improve existing red team benchmarks to keep pace with evolving risks and industry best practices.
- 6Document methodologies and technical findings in clear language for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- 7Collaborate asynchronously with project teams to refine frameworks and incorporate feedback into deliverable outputs.
Requirements7
- 1At least 5 years of hands-on experience in offensive security, red teaming, exploit development, or vulnerability research (8–20 years preferred for senior contributors).
- 2Proven background as a principal security engineer, exploit developer, cloud red-team lead, malware reverse-engineer, or security researcher specializing in attack chains or social engineering.
- 3Deep expertise in cyber attack methodologies, exploit chains, and cloud/application security assessments.
- 4Strong foundation in malware analysis, reverse engineering, and/or social engineering tactics and defenses.
- 5Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex security concepts to diverse audiences.
- 6Advanced degree, relevant professional security certifications, or equivalent operational experience is highly valued.
- 7Experience building benchmarking or evaluation frameworks in cybersecurity is a plus.
Who Should Apply
This role is perfect for a seasoned offensive security practitioner who enjoys breaking down complex attack techniques and turning them into structured evaluation criteria. You're comfortable working independently in a remote, asynchronous environment and can craft clear documentation. If you're excited about using your red team expertise to directly improve how AI models understand and defend against cyber threats, you'll thrive here.
Salary Insight
The role pays $50–$90 per hour as a contractor, with rate depending on experience and seniority.
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