Cyber Threat Intelligence SME

Role Title: Cyber Threat Intelligence SME Role Type: Contractor Location: Remote micro1 is engaging Cyber Threat Intelligence SMEs to contribute to a leading-edge customer project focused on evaluating and mapping advanced cyber threat scenarios. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters. Scope of Work • Map cyber threat intelligence (CTI) cases to established taxonomies, especially within the surveillance and privacy evaluation domains. • Author boundary cases illustrating prohibited surveillance, attribution, and intrusion-adjacent requests, helping delineate permissible and impermissible actions. • Evaluate and grade submitted threat responses with special attention to source reliability, analytic reasoning, stated limitations, and actionable utility. • Identify and flag instances of over-refusal, ensuring legitimate threat analysis is not unnecessarily declined. • Document and clarify challenging edge cases involving nation-state operations and other advanced threats. • Provide concise written and verbal feedback to support the continuous improvement of AI threat assessment capabilities. Preferred Qualifications • Substantial experience in cyber threat intelligence, particularly where nation-state operations intersect with advanced cyber threats. • Expertise in distinguishing between legitimate defensive/analytic activities and impermissible offensive or surveillance-focused requests. • Background in threat-actor attribution, APT tracking, or exposure to adversary tactics and techniques. • Demonstrated proficiency in authoring clear, structured written content in English and communicating complex concepts verbally. • Experience mentoring, teaching, or leading professionals in threat intelligence disciplines. • Prior participation in AI system evaluation, red-teaming, or related quality assurance projects is a plus. Originally posted on Himalayas