Principal Cyber Investigator
10a Labs · Washington DC
Posted about 3 months ago · $150K–$180K · Previously reposted
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 81 days 10a Labs's roles stay open a median of 82 days
- Reposted
- Yes taken down and listed again at least once
- Salary listed
- Yes 48% of 10a Labs's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at 10a Labs
- high 17 stale, 1 reposted of 23 open
- Hiring momentum
- 27 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-24
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from 10a Labs's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for 10a Labs.
About this role
The Principal Cyber Investigator at 10a Labs will lead the daily operations of a cyber review team, ensuring accurate and efficient labeling and review processes. This role involves mentoring team members, interfacing with clients to communicate findings, and analyzing actor behavior to inform security measures. The investigator will also serve as a technical authority on complex cases and improve review processes based on quality metrics.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of 10a Labs as an employer.
What you need
- At least 9+ years of experience in cybersecurity, threat intelligence, Trust & Safety, national security, defense, intelligence, or law enforcement domains
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- Demonstrated experience leading or managing investigative or review teams, including oversight of quality, output, and team development
- Deep subject-matter expertise in one or more of the following: scaled data extraction, ransomware, local and remote exploits, or offensive security operations
- Familiarity with LLM systems and how AI technology can be misused for cyber operations
- Proven ability to serve as a final technical authority on complex cases, with a track record of sound judgment on harm potential and offensive uplift
Nice to have
- Experience working directly with or within frontier AI labs, large technology platforms, or Trust & Safety organizations
- Experience with threat intelligence frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK
- Background in dark web monitoring, OSINT, or cross-platform threat analysis
- Experience building or scaling detection and mitigation pipelines
- Full professional proficiency in Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Portuguese, Russian, or Spanish
What you get
- Salary Range: $150K–$180K, depending on experience and location
- Work Environment: Fully remote, U.S.-based
- Health Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
- Time Off: Generous PTO and paid holiday schedule
- Retirement: 401(k) plan
Worth weighing
- This is a one-year position with the potential for extension, which may affect job security.
- The role requires a high level of expertise and experience, which may limit applicants without extensive backgrounds in cybersecurity.
- The job involves interfacing with clients and presenting findings, which may require strong interpersonal skills and adaptability.
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Listed by 10a Labs on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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