Malware Analyst
DataAnnotation · Florida, United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $75,000 / year
- Florida, United States
Job highlights
- Evaluate AI-generated cybersecurity content.
- Solve technical security problems for AI.
- Write security-relevant code and explanations.
- Provide feedback to shape AI security models.
- Work remotely with a flexible schedule.
About the role
About the Role
Join the DataAnnotation team and contribute to developing cutting-edge AI systems, while enjoying the flexibility of remote work and setting your own schedule. We are looking for experienced cybersecurity professionals to help advance AI development. Cybersecurity platforms are increasingly powered by AI — but these systems still need practitioners with real-world experience to validate whether the outputs actually hold up in practice. That's where you come in.
As a member of DataAnnotation's team, you'll work closely with state-of-the-art AI models on tasks like evaluating AI-generated security content, solving technical security problems, and providing feedback that directly shapes how these systems reason about real-world threats and defenses. Some team members fit this work alongside a full-time role, while others treat it as their primary focus.
How to Get Started
To get started, once you sign up for an account, you'll take a short assessment (this serves as our version of an interview). If you pass, you'll receive an email confirmation and paid work will become available to you through our platform.
Benefits
- Fully remote: work from anywhere in the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.
- Flexible schedule: choose which projects you take on and when you work.
- Competitive pay: projects are paid hourly starting at $50-$100+/hr, with bonuses for high-quality and high-volume work.
- Impact: help shape the future of AI technologies built for cybersecurity.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate AI-generated cybersecurity content — including threat analysis, vulnerability assessments, and offensive security techniques — for real-world accuracy and validity.
- Design and solve security-focused technical problems used to train AI systems.
- Write clear technical explanations and security-relevant code.
- Provide feedback that directly shapes the next generation of AI security models.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in a cybersecurity role — such as penetration testing, red teaming, incident response, detection engineering, DFIR, malware analysis, threat intelligence, or adjacent fields, including government or military cyber operations.
- Some coding experience required; comfort navigating and patching a codebase is key.
- Fluency in English (native or bilingual level) with strong writing skills.
- A bachelor's degree is preferred.
- Cybersecurity certifications are a plus (e.g., OSCP, CRTO, GREM, GCFA, CEH, and similar).
Important Notes
Payment is made via PayPal. We will never ask for any money from you. This job is only available to those in the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.
Key skills/competency
- Malware Analysis
- Cybersecurity
- AI Development
- Threat Analysis
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Offensive Security
- Incident Response
- Detection Engineering
- DFIR
- Threat Intelligence
Skills & topics
- Malware Analyst
- Cybersecurity
- AI
- Remote
- DataAnnotation
- Threat Analysis
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Incident Response
- Detection Engineering
- Penetration Testing
How to get hired
- Prepare for the assessment: Understand that the short assessment is your interview; practice cybersecurity concepts.
- Tailor your application: Highlight your 2+ years of cybersecurity experience, including specific roles like malware analysis or threat intelligence.
- Showcase coding skills: Emphasize your comfort with navigating and patching codebases, as required for this role.
- Demonstrate writing ability: Ensure your English fluency and strong technical writing skills are evident in your application.
- Submit your assessment: Complete the initial assessment accurately to move forward in the hiring process.
Technical preparation
Review common malware analysis techniques.,Practice scripting and code navigation.,Study AI's role in cybersecurity.,Refresh knowledge on threat analysis.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex security problem you solved.,How do you provide constructive feedback?,How do you ensure accuracy in your work?,How do you manage flexible work schedules?
Frequently asked questions
- How does the interview process work for a Malware Analyst at DataAnnotation?
- The interview process for a Malware Analyst at DataAnnotation is primarily conducted through a short assessment. Once you sign up and complete this assessment successfully, you will receive an email confirmation, and paid work will become available to you on their platform. This assessment serves as their version of an interview.
- What specific cybersecurity experience is most valuable for the Malware Analyst role at DataAnnotation?
- DataAnnotation values a wide range of cybersecurity experience for their Malware Analyst role, including penetration testing, red teaming, incident response, detection engineering, DFIR, malware analysis, threat intelligence, and government or military cyber operations. A minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in these fields is required.
- Is coding experience necessary for the Malware Analyst position at DataAnnotation?
- Yes, some coding experience is required for the Malware Analyst position at DataAnnotation. Candidates should be comfortable navigating and patching a codebase, as this is key to fulfilling the responsibilities of the role.
- What are the remote work options for a Malware Analyst at DataAnnotation?
- The Malware Analyst position at DataAnnotation is fully remote. You can work from anywhere within the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. The company also offers a flexible schedule, allowing you to choose which projects you take on and when you work.
- What is the expected pay for a Malware Analyst at DataAnnotation?
- Malware Analysts at DataAnnotation can expect competitive pay, with projects paid hourly starting at $50-$100+/hr. Bonuses are also available for high-quality and high-volume work.
- Does DataAnnotation require specific cybersecurity certifications for the Malware Analyst role?
- While a bachelor's degree is preferred, DataAnnotation considers cybersecurity certifications a plus for the Malware Analyst role. Examples of beneficial certifications include OSCP, CRTO, GREM, GCFA, and CEH, among similar credentials.
- What is the primary goal of a Malware Analyst working with DataAnnotation's AI systems?
- The primary goal of a Malware Analyst working with DataAnnotation's AI systems is to leverage their real-world cybersecurity expertise to evaluate AI-generated security content, solve technical security problems, and provide feedback that directly shapes how these AI systems reason about threats and defenses.