Security Engineer

$40 - $80/hourpay

Required Skills

it support
security
password management
1password
access control
identity management
troubleshooting
systems administration
cybersecurity
user support
problem-solving
communication
security best practices
remote support
organization
verbal communication
About micro1
micro1 connects domain experts to the development of frontier AI models. Real-world expertise is turned into training data, evaluations, and feedback loops that improve how models perform. AI labs and enterprises use micro1 to train models and build reliable AI agents through advanced evaluations and reinforcement learning environments. Experts contribute directly to how AI systems learn, reason, and perform across domains like finance, healthcare, engineering, and more. Our platform identifies and vets top talent through an AI recruiter, enabling high-quality contributions at scale.
Our goal is to enable 1 billion people to do meaningful work by applying their expertise to AI. We’ve raised $40M+ in funding, and our AI recruiter has powered over 1 million AI-led interviews as our global network of experts grows into the human intelligence layer for AI.

Job Description

Job Title: Security Engineer


Job Type: Contractor


Location: Remote


Job Summary:

Are you passionate about safeguarding digital environments? Join our customer's team as a Security Engineer and play a key role in fortifying IT security and user support operations. You'll leverage your expertise in access control, identity management, and security best practices to protect systems and data while enabling seamless remote support.


Key Responsibilities:

  1. Administer and manage password tools, with a strong focus on 1Password, to ensure secure and efficient credential storage.
  2. Oversee access control and maintain user permission policies across platforms such as Google Workspace and Slack.
  3. Support identity management processes using Okta or equivalent identity providers.
  4. Deliver high-quality IT support, troubleshooting incidents, and resolving security-related user issues remotely.
  5. Implement and uphold cybersecurity best practices, ensuring compliance with internal guidelines and industry standards.
  6. Work collaboratively with team members to identify, analyze, and remediate vulnerabilities or security threats.
  7. Provide clear and effective communication, both written and verbal, when documenting incidents or guiding users through solutions.


Required Skills and Qualifications:

  1. Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in security engineering, IT support, or systems administration roles.
  2. Proven expertise with 1Password and similar password management tools.
  3. Strong familiarity with identity providers (Okta) and workplace collaboration solutions (Google Workspace, Slack).
  4. Exceptional troubleshooting skills in remote IT support settings.
  5. Solid understanding of modern cybersecurity principles and security best practices.
  6. Outstanding organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  7. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong emphasis on clear, empathetic support.


Preferred Qualifications:

  1. Experience implementing security workflows for distributed or remote teams.
  2. Certifications in cybersecurity or IT administration (e.g., Security+, CISSP, CompTIA).
  3. Proactive approach to process improvement and promoting a security-first culture.


Become a key contributor in a dynamic and collaborative environment, leveraging your skills to ensure secure and efficient operations for a forward-thinking team.

This job is currently closed and not accepting applications. Thank you for your interest!

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