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Job Description
Job Title: Cyber Ethics and Responsible AI Expert
Location: Remote
Clearance: None required (Secret preferred but not required). Must be a US Citizen
Employment Type: Full Time
Education: Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field
Work Status: Remote
Salary: $100,000-$180,000
Benefits: Competitive salary and bonus structure, comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) with company match, generous PTO and flexible work options.
Application: Apply here or on our Careers Page @ Careers - Metronome, or email your resume to Careers@wearemetronome.com
Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cybersecurity Ethics & LLM Evaluation Specialist to contribute to a cutting-edge project. The core focus of this role is to test and evaluate a Large Language Model's (LLM) ability to make sound ethical decisions within the context of penetration testing and ethical hacking scenarios. You will be responsible for crafting complex ethical dilemmas encountered in real-world cybersecurity practices to meticulously evaluate a model's capability against industry best practices, legal frameworks, and established ethical guidelines. Your expertise will directly contribute to the responsible development and deployment of AI in cybersecurity.
Key Responsibilities:
Required Skills
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Desired Skills
Preferred Experience:
Certifications (Preferred):
About Metronome, LLC
Metronome is a spark that ignites passion for our customers and each other. We offer professional services to Government customers that keep projects pulsing. We believe in taking care of people so they can put their best foot forward to support the mission.
Background Screening/Check/Investigation: Successful Completion of a Background Check will be required as a condition of hire.
Benefits: Metronome offers a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace. Benefit eligibility is determined on the type of position (full-time, part-time, temporary). Metronome's range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time-Off & Company Paid Holidays, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities.
Application Process: Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your consideration for employment.
Select Create Profile and Apply to Requirement
Complete your Profile and Answer the Questionnaire
Upload a current resume
Complete the Online Application and Submit
Evaluation Process: Metronome will evaluate applicants based on how well they meet the qualifications of the position above. Your completed application (including questionnaire, resume, and online application) will be used to determine your eligibility and how well you meet the qualifications for this position.
Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to your resume and application; if either your resume or application contradicts or does not support your responses, you will disqualify yourself and not receive further consideration for this job.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
Metronome does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
Reasonable Accommodation Policy
Metronome is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties or receive equal access to job benefits.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or hiring process should contact Metronome Human Resources at hr@wearemetronome.com or 703-957-4082. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Job Title: Cyber Ethics and Responsible AI Expert
Location: Remote
Clearance: None required (Secret preferred but not required). Must be a US Citizen
Employment Type: Full Time
Education: Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field
Work Status: Remote
Salary: $100,000-$180,000
Benefits: Competitive salary and bonus structure, comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) with company match, generous PTO and flexible work options.
Application: Apply here or on our Careers Page @ Careers - Metronome, or email your resume to Careers@wearemetronome.com
Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cybersecurity Ethics & LLM Evaluation Specialist to contribute to a cutting-edge project. The core focus of this role is to test and evaluate a Large Language Model's (LLM) ability to make sound ethical decisions within the context of penetration testing and ethical hacking scenarios. You will be responsible for crafting complex ethical dilemmas encountered in real-world cybersecurity practices to meticulously evaluate a model's capability against industry best practices, legal frameworks, and established ethical guidelines. Your expertise will directly contribute to the responsible development and deployment of AI in cybersecurity.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and write nuanced, realistic ethical dilemma questions and scenarios specifically tailored to penetration testing and ethical hacking. These scenarios should probe the LLM's understanding of reasoning through complex cyber constraints and ethical quandaries.
- Craft effective prompts and responses based on the developed scenarios to elicit detailed responses from the LLM while adhering to:
- Relevant cybersecurity industry standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
- Applicable legal and regulatory requirements (e.g., CFAA, DMCA, GDPR, CCPA, and other relevant local/international laws depending on scenario context).
- Established ethical guidelines and codes of conduct for cybersecurity professionals (e.g., from SANS, (ISC)², CREST, EC-Council).
Required Skills
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Deep Cybersecurity Expertise: Minimum 5+ years of professional experience in penetration testing, ethical hacking, red teaming, or a closely related cybersecurity role.
- Ethical & Legal Acumen: Demonstrable, in-depth understanding and practical experience with:
• Cybersecurity industry standards (e.g., NIST Cybersecurity Framework, OWASP Top 10, PTES).
• Relevant laws and regulations pertaining to cybercrime, data privacy, and computer misuse.
• Ethical guidelines and codes of conduct for cybersecurity professionals. - Scenario Creation: Proven ability to conceptualize and articulate complex technical and ethical scenarios in a clear and understandable manner.
- Excellent Written Communication: Ability to write clear, concise, and well-structured prompts, evaluations, and reports.
- Understanding of Cyber Incidents: Familiarity with a range of historical and contemporary cyber incidents and the ethical dilemmas they presented.
- Familiarity with LLMs: A foundational understanding of what Large Language Models are, how they generate responses, and their general capabilities and limitations. You do not need to be an AI developer, but you should understand how to interact with an LLM.
Desired Skills
Preferred Experience:
- Certifications: Possession of relevant industry certifications such as OSCP, OSCE, GPEN, GWAPT, CEH, CISSP, CISM, or similar.
- AI Ethics/Evaluation: Prior experience in AI ethics, responsible AI development, or specifically evaluating AI/LLM systems for safety, bias, or ethical alignment.
- Penetration Testing Tools & Platforms: Hands-on experience with tools like Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, Cobalt Strike to inform realistic scenario creation.
- Cloud Security: Understanding of ethical hacking considerations within cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Compliance Frameworks: Experience working directly with compliance requirements like PCI DSS, HIPAA, SOX.
- Legal or Policy Background: Experience in a role that involved interpreting or applying legal or policy frameworks to cybersecurity activities.
- Technical Writing: Experience in creating technical documentation or training materials.
Certifications (Preferred):
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
- Similar Roles:
- Cybersecurity Policy Advisor
- Cybersecurity Compliance Officer
- Information Security Governance Analyst
About Metronome, LLC
Metronome is a spark that ignites passion for our customers and each other. We offer professional services to Government customers that keep projects pulsing. We believe in taking care of people so they can put their best foot forward to support the mission.
Background Screening/Check/Investigation: Successful Completion of a Background Check will be required as a condition of hire.
Benefits: Metronome offers a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace. Benefit eligibility is determined on the type of position (full-time, part-time, temporary). Metronome's range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time-Off & Company Paid Holidays, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities.
Application Process: Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your consideration for employment.
Select Create Profile and Apply to Requirement
Complete your Profile and Answer the Questionnaire
Upload a current resume
Complete the Online Application and Submit
Evaluation Process: Metronome will evaluate applicants based on how well they meet the qualifications of the position above. Your completed application (including questionnaire, resume, and online application) will be used to determine your eligibility and how well you meet the qualifications for this position.
Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to your resume and application; if either your resume or application contradicts or does not support your responses, you will disqualify yourself and not receive further consideration for this job.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
Metronome does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
Reasonable Accommodation Policy
Metronome is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties or receive equal access to job benefits.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or hiring process should contact Metronome Human Resources at hr@wearemetronome.com or 703-957-4082. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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