Junior Cyber Investigator

The role

The Cyber Investigator will support high-volume exchange labeling and investigations across cyber abuse areas. You will review AI-generated exchanges to assess offensive cyber uplift and query data using SQL and Python.

What you will do

• Review and label AI-generated exchanges to assess whether content provides meaningful offensive cyber uplift
• Query internal data sources using SQL and Python
• Cross-reference open-source information (OSINT) to support labeling decisions
• Document and share investigative findings with internal stakeholders

Required qualifications

• At least 1–3 years of experience in cybersecurity, Trust & Safety, national security, defense, intelligence, or law enforcement domains
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Foundational knowledge of cyber threat concepts, including one or more of the following: scaled data extraction, ransomware, local and remote exploits, or offensive security operations
• Familiarity with LLM systems and how AI technology can be misused for cyber operations
• Ability to assess the real-world harm potential of technical content, distinguishing offensive uplift from benign or educational security research
• Strong SQL and Python proficiency for querying data and supporting investigations
• Ability to rapidly context-switch across domains, modalities, and abuse areas in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
• Ability to clear an insider-threat background check

Nice to have

• Experience with threat intelligence frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK
• Background in dark web monitoring, OSINT, or cross-platform threat analysis
• Full professional proficiency in Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Portuguese, Russian, or Spanish
• Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CEH, or OSCP

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous PTO and paid holiday schedule
• 401(k) plan

Before you apply

• Ability to clear an insider-threat background check
• All new hires will participate in in-person onboarding in Washington, DC, New York City, or San Francisco during their first week

About the company

10a Labs is the safety and threat-intelligence layer trusted by frontier AI labs, AI unicorns, Fortune 10 companies, and leading global technology platforms.