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Job Description
Job Title: Cybersecurity Threat and Preparedness 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: $140,000-$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 r.derring@wearemetronome.com
Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled Cyber Threat Intelligence Expert to join our team in evaluating Large Language Models (LLMs). The expert will focus on evaluating LLMs' ability to reason about cybersecurity preparedness, response strategies, and recovery tactics within realistic yet hypothetical cyber incident scenarios. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, risk-based reasoning, and strategic foresight. This role requires the ability to craft creative, open-ended questions that challenge the LLMs to demonstrate coherent, justified, and technically sound decision-making pathways with uncertainty.
Key Responsibilities:
Required Skills
Required Skills:
5+ years in penetration testing, ethical hacking, or security consulting.
Desired Skills
Preferred Experience:
Certifications (Preferred):
Similar Roles:
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: Cybersecurity Threat and Preparedness 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: $140,000-$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 r.derring@wearemetronome.com
Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled Cyber Threat Intelligence Expert to join our team in evaluating Large Language Models (LLMs). The expert will focus on evaluating LLMs' ability to reason about cybersecurity preparedness, response strategies, and recovery tactics within realistic yet hypothetical cyber incident scenarios. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, risk-based reasoning, and strategic foresight. This role requires the ability to craft creative, open-ended questions that challenge the LLMs to demonstrate coherent, justified, and technically sound decision-making pathways with uncertainty.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop open-ended questions and answers based on hypothetical cyber incident scenarios to evaluate LLMs, focusing on coherence, justification, and technical soundness.
Required Skills
Required Skills:
5+ years in penetration testing, ethical hacking, or security consulting.
- Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, including risk-based reasoning and strategic foresight.
- Proficiency in creating detailed and realistic yet hypothetical cyber incident scenarios in written reports.
- Ability to evaluate and assess the technical soundness and coherence of responses.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Strong understanding of ethical hacking methodologies, experience with vulnerability assessment tools, and knowledge of legal and ethical considerations in cybersecurity.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH) are highly desirable.
Desired Skills
Preferred Experience:
- Experience in cybersecurity incident response and recovery tactics.
- Familiarity with various cybersecurity frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, ISO/IEC 27001).
- Knowledge of LLMs and their applications in cybersecurity.
- Experience with cybersecurity technologies and services, such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, authentication, and encryption.
Certifications (Preferred):
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
Similar Roles:
- Cybersecurity Incident Response Analyst / Manager
- Cyber Threat Intelligence 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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