Cybersecurity AI training jobs
There are 13 open AI training and expert data roles in cybersecurity across the four platforms we refer to. 13 of them publish a rate up front.
The work involves evaluating, correcting and grading AI model output within cybersecurity — you are paid for professional judgement in your own field, and the roles are remote.
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| Role | Platform | Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cybersecurity Engineer – AI Training | Handshake AI | Up to $125/hr | Apply |
| Cybersecurity Engineer – AI Training | Ethos AI | Up to $125/hr | Apply |
| Cybersecurity Expert | Mercor | $80 - $90 / hour | Apply |
| Cybersecurity Expert | Mercor | $1.8K - $2.1K / one-time | Apply |
| Cybersecurity Expert | AfterQuery | $50 - $100/hr | Apply |
| Cybersecurity Experts | Mercor | $70 - $90 / hour | Apply |
| Fenrir Security Researcher | AfterQuery | Project-based — see bonus structure | Apply |
| InfoSec Expert | Micro1 | $60-$100/hour | Apply |
| Product Security Engineer | Micro1 | Upto $200 | Apply |
| Security Engineer | Handshake AI | Up to $80/hr | Apply |
| Security Engineer — Cryptanalysis / Reverse Engineering | AfterQuery | $100 - $170/hr | Apply |
| Security Expert | Mercor | $90 - $110 / hour | Apply |
| Security Ops Expert (AI Data Trainer) | SuperAnnotate | Up to $40 | Apply |
What the work involves
Across cybersecurity, tasks generally fall into a few types: comparing two model answers and justifying which is better, correcting an answer that is subtly wrong, writing hard problems from real practice that models currently fail, and writing reference answers that show the reasoning.
The written justification is the deliverable. Being right matters less than being able to explain precisely why the alternative is wrong.
Who qualifies
Platforms screen on demonstrated practice in cybersecurity — years of work, tools used, scale handled and the specificity of what you can describe. Most tracks then run an AI-led interview followed by a domain assessment.
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Common questions
How many cybersecurity AI training jobs are open?
13 roles in cybersecurity are currently open across Mercor, Micro1, SuperAnnotate and Handshake AI, of which 13 publish a rate. The board is rebuilt as listings change.
What do cybersecurity AI training jobs pay?
Rates vary by platform, seniority and how scarce the specialism is. 13 of the 13 currently open roles in this category publish a rate, and those are shown in the table above.
Do I need AI experience for cybersecurity AI training work?
No. Platforms are buying your expertise in cybersecurity. Familiarity with AI tools helps you work faster but is rarely the screening criterion.