Technical Cyber Threat Investigator

Anthropic

Technical Cyber Threat Investigator responsible for detecting and investigating misuse of AI systems at Anthropic. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance cybersecurity measures against emerging threats.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $230,000 - $290,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Proficient in SQL and Python for data analysis and threat detection, with expertise in abusive user behavior detection and threat actor profiling. Capable of developing actionable intelligence reports and implementing systematic improvements to safety approaches based on investigation findings.

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SQL ProficiencyPython ProficiencyThreat Actor ProfilingLarge Language Models UnderstandingProject Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisThreat DetectionAbusive User Behavior DetectionThreat Intelligence FrameworksCross-Platform Threat AnalysisVulnerability AssessmentThreat Actor TrackingInsights Derivation from Large DatasetsSafety Improvement ImplementationActionable Intelligence Reporting

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsCollaborationProject Management

Tools & Technologies

MITRE ATT&CKOpen-Source ResearchDark Web Monitoring

Industry Keywords

Cyber OperationsThreat IntelligenceAI Misuse DetectionThreat Actor TTPsSurface WebDeep WebDark Web

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Detect and investigate attempts to misuse Anthropic's AI systems for cyber operations
Develop abuse signals and tracking strategies to proactively detect sophisticated threat actors
Create actionable intelligence reports on new attack vectors, vulnerabilities, and threat actor TTPs
Conduct cross-platform threat analysis using open-source research, dark web monitoring, and internal data
Implement systematic improvements to safety approach based on investigation findings
Study trends to anticipate how AI systems could be misused
Build and maintain relationships with external threat intelligence partners
Work cross-functionally to build out threat intelligence program

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated proficiency in SQL and Python for data analysis and threat detection
Experience with large language models and understanding of how AI technology could be misused for cyber threats
Subject matter expertise in abusive user behavior detection
Experience tracking threat actors across surface, deep, and dark web environments
Ability to derive insights from large datasets
Experience with threat actor profiling and utilizing threat intelligence frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, etc.)
Strong project management skills and ability to build processes from the ground up
Excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation and benefits
Optional equity donation matching
Generous vacation and parental leave
Flexible working hours
Lovely office space in which to collaborate with colleagues