Malware Analyst
DataAnnotation · Alabama, United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $75,000 / year
- Alabama, United States
Job highlights
- Evaluate AI-generated cybersecurity content for accuracy.
- Solve technical security problems for AI training.
- Write clear technical explanations and code.
- Provide feedback to shape AI security models.
- Work remotely with flexible hours.
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.
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).
Key skills/competency
- Malware Analysis
- Cybersecurity
- AI Development
- Threat Analysis
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Offensive Security
- Incident Response
- Detection Engineering
- Threat Intelligence
- Penetration Testing
Skills & topics
- Malware Analyst
- Cybersecurity
- AI
- Remote Work
- DataAnnotation
- Threat Analysis
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Incident Response
- Detection Engineering
- Threat Intelligence
- Penetration Testing
- Red Teaming
- DFIR
- Code
- Technical Writing
- AI Training
- US
- Canada
- UK
- Ireland
- Australia
- New Zealand
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 2+ years of cybersecurity experience, coding skills, and any relevant certifications.
- Prepare for the assessment: This is your interview; focus on demonstrating your practical cybersecurity knowledge and problem-solving abilities.
- Showcase your writing skills: Emphasize your ability to provide clear technical explanations and feedback.
- Understand the role: Familiarize yourself with evaluating AI-generated security content and training AI systems.
Technical preparation
Practice analyzing malware samples.,Solve cybersecurity challenges on platforms.,Write Python or Bash scripts.,Review AI security content examples.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex security problem you solved.,How do you ensure accuracy in your analysis?,How do you provide constructive feedback?,How do you manage your time effectively?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the hiring process for a Malware Analyst at DataAnnotation?
- The hiring process for a Malware Analyst at DataAnnotation involves signing up for an account, taking a short assessment that serves as the interview, and upon passing, receiving email confirmation to access paid work through their platform.
- What are the required qualifications for the Malware Analyst role?
- The Malware Analyst role requires at least 2 years of hands-on cybersecurity experience (e.g., malware analysis, incident response, threat intelligence), some coding experience, and fluency in English with strong writing skills. A bachelor's degree and cybersecurity certifications are preferred.
- Can I work as a Malware Analyst remotely with DataAnnotation?
- Yes, the Malware Analyst position is fully remote and available to individuals located in the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. You can work from anywhere within these regions.
- What is the expected pay for a Malware Analyst at DataAnnotation?
- Malware Analysts at DataAnnotation can expect competitive pay starting at $50-$100+ per hour, with potential bonuses for high-quality and high-volume work. Payments are made via PayPal.
- What kind of tasks will a Malware Analyst perform?
- As a Malware Analyst, you will evaluate AI-generated cybersecurity content for accuracy, solve technical security problems for AI training, write clear technical explanations and code, and provide feedback to shape AI security models.
- Is there an opportunity for career growth as a Malware Analyst at DataAnnotation?
- While DataAnnotation offers flexible project-based work, contributing to cutting-edge AI development in cybersecurity can provide valuable experience and enhance your resume for future roles in the AI and cybersecurity fields.
- Do I need specific cybersecurity certifications to apply for the Malware Analyst role?
- Cybersecurity certifications are a plus, but not strictly required for the Malware Analyst role at DataAnnotation. However, having certifications like OSCP, CRTO, GREM, GCFA, or CEH can strengthen your application.