18 hours ago
Cybersecurity Expert
North Star Staffing
Hybrid
Contractor
$208,000
Hybrid
Job Overview
Job TitleCybersecurity Expert
Job TypeContractor
CategoryCommerce
Experience5 Years
DegreeMaster
Offered Salary$208,000
LocationHybrid
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Job Description
About the Role
We are seeking experienced Cybersecurity Experts to support a high-impact AI security initiative. This engagement involves reviewing and assessing technical content for potential security concerns, identifying vulnerabilities, and applying advanced pattern recognition within a cutting-edge AI research environment.
This is a short-term pilot sprint with potential for extension based on performance and project needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and assess technical content for cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities
- Identify web security issues, attack patterns, and offensive security vectors
- Craft and solve real-world security challenges
- Apply penetration testing and adversarial thinking methodologies
- Collaborate asynchronously with a team of domain experts
- Utilize Python or other data tools to analyze structured datasets where required
Required Qualifications
- OSCP certification (required)
- 2+ years of experience in cybersecurity
- Strong knowledge of web security, application security, and common attack patterns
- Experience in offensive security, CTFs, red teaming, or penetration testing
- Proficiency in Python and/or data analysis tools
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
- Strong analytical and pattern recognition skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Fluent English proficiency
- Currently based in and authorized to work in the U.S., Canada, UK, Australia, or New Zealand
- Ability to pass an enhanced background check
What Success Looks Like
- Accurate identification of security risks and attack vectors
- High-quality analysis grounded in real-world offensive security practices
- Clear documentation and structured reasoning
- Independent, high-precision work in a fast-paced environment
Contract Details
- Independent contractor engagement
- Fully remote with flexible scheduling
- Paid onboarding (up to 1 hour if selected)
- Weekly payments via Stripe or Wise
- Short-term pilot sprint with potential extension
- No access to confidential employer information required
Key skills/competency
- Cybersecurity
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Web Security
- Offensive Security
- Penetration Testing
- AI Security
- Python
- Data Analysis
- OSCP
- Risk Management
How to Get Hired at North Star Staffing
- Research North Star Staffing's mission: Study their staffing focus and commitment to specialized roles.
- Customize your resume: Highlight OSCP certification, offensive security experience, and AI security projects.
- Showcase Python and data analysis: Detail practical application of these skills in a security context.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Expect deep dives into web security, attack patterns, and penetration testing methodologies.
- Emphasize remote collaboration: Demonstrate strong independent work, clear communication, and adaptability for asynchronous teams.
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