Cyber Threat Intelligence SME - Remote

  • New York, NY, USA
  • Leading Client
  • Contractor
  • Remote

Job Description:

Job Title: Cyber Threat Intelligence SME

Role Type: Contractor
Location: Remote

Job Summary

We are seeking experienced Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) Subject Matter Experts to contribute to an advanced AI training and evaluation project focused on cyber threat scenarios. In this role, you will apply your expertise to assess AI-generated threat intelligence, evaluate analytical reasoning, and help improve the accuracy and reliability of AI systems. Prior experience in AI is not required.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Map cyber threat intelligence cases to established taxonomies, particularly within surveillance and privacy evaluation domains.
  2. Develop boundary cases involving surveillance, threat attribution, and intrusion-related requests to distinguish permissible from impermissible activities.
  3. Evaluate and grade threat intelligence responses based on source reliability, analytical reasoning, stated limitations, and practical utility.
  4. Identify instances of over-refusal to ensure legitimate defensive and analytical requests are appropriately addressed.
  5. Document and clarify complex edge cases involving nation-state operations and advanced cyber threats.
  6. Provide clear, concise written and verbal feedback to support the continuous improvement of AI-powered threat assessment capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

  1. Substantial experience in cyber threat intelligence, particularly involving nation-state operations and advanced cyber threats.
  2. Strong understanding of the distinction between legitimate defensive analysis and impermissible offensive or surveillance-focused activities.
  3. Experience in threat actor attribution, Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) tracking, or adve