AI training contract
Security Onion Specialist
Cybersecurity · USD 90-175 an hour. · 5 openings
Security Onion Specialist is contract work for micro1, reviewing and correcting what AI models produce in cybersecurity. The output of the job is expert judgement written down: a model gives an answer, someone who knows the subject decides whether it is right and explains why.
What it requires. No credential is stated on this listing beyond experience in the field.
What it pays. USD 90 to USD 175 an hour, as published by micro1. Rates in this category track how rare the credential is rather than how hard the work is.
Where. The listing says this role is remote and names no country. micro1 says it hires talent from around the world, except people who reside in Afghanistan, Belarus, China, Cuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Hong Kong, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Macao, Myanmar, North Korea, Russian Federation, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Venezuela, Ukraine, and Yemen. So this page lists every other country as eligible, on the strength of that rule and not of anything this listing says. Requirements can still differ by role, so check the application page on micro1 before you apply.
micro1 lists 5 openings on this role.
Skills named: Security Onion.
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Full listing, as published by micro1
Role Title: Security Onion Specialist Role Type: Contractor Location: Remote micro1 is engaging Security Onion Specialists to contribute to a dynamic customer project focused on advancing security operations and threat detection capabilities. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters. This engagement is ideal for professionals who excel at both technical implementation and clear, concise communication, ensuring knowledge transfer and actionable insights. Scope of Work Complete assigned workflows and tasks within Security Onion using your practical cybersecurity experience. Navigate Security Onion features related to network monitoring, alert investigation, log analysis, threat detection, and incident response. Analyze security alerts, network traffic, logs, and other relevant security data within Security Onion. Record your screen while completing assigned workflows and clearly demonstrate the steps taken. Create realistic prompts and detailed rubrics based on completed workflows. Document workflow steps and clearly explain the tools, features, and investigation techniques used. Review and evaluate task outputs for accuracy and alignment with project guidelines. Follow project instructions and quality standards while working independently in a remote environment. Preferred Qualifications Strong hands-on experience using Security Onion for security monitoring, threat detection, or incident investigation. Prior Human Data experience, such as data annotation, labeling, RLHF, AI response evaluation, model evaluation, or similar work. Current access to Security Onion and ability to use the application independently. Comfortable recording and sharing your screen while completing workflows. Strong attention to detail and ability to clearly explain technical workflows.
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Rate, openings and requirements checked 2026-09-25 against micro1's own public postings.