Cybersecurity Expert

Cybersecurity Expert at North Star Staffing

We are seeking experienced cybersecurity professionals 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

This is an independent contractor engagement, fully remote with flexible scheduling. Paid onboarding (up to 1 hour if selected) and weekly payments via Stripe or Wise are provided. It is a short-term pilot sprint with potential extension. No access to confidential employer information is required.

Please note: We are unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT candidates at this time.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity organization and consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

Key skills/competency

• Cybersecurity Principles
• Vulnerability Assessment
• Penetration Testing
• Offensive Security
• Web Application Security
• AI Security
• Python Scripting
• Data Analysis
• Risk Identification
• Adversarial Thinking