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. Learn More About Our Government & Defense Work At micro1, we work with government and defense experts to evaluate how advanced AI models perform on real-world tasks. Our MissionReport benchmark assesses AI-generated military and government reports, highlighting the importance of expert judgment, accuracy, and operational understanding. Learn more: https://www.micro1.ai/benchmark/mission-report

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