Technical CBRN-E Threat Investigator
Anthropic · San Francisco, CA · 1 wk ago
HybridEngineering$230k–$290k/yrFull-time
About the role
We are looking for a Technical CBRN-E Threat Investigator to join our Threat Intelligence team. In this role, you will be responsible for detecting, investigating, and disrupting the misuse of Anthropic's AI systems for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives (CBRN-E) threats.
Responsibilities
- Detect and investigate attempts to misuse Anthropic's AI systems for developing, enhancing, or disseminating CBRN-E weapons, pathogens, toxins, or other threats to harm people, critical infrastructure, or the environment
- Conduct technical investigations using SQL, Python, and other tools to analyze large datasets, trace user behavior patterns, and uncover sophisticated CBRN-E threat actors
- Create CBRN-E-specific detection capabilities, including abuse signals, tracking strategies, and detection methodologies tailored to dual-use research concerns
- Create actionable intelligence reports on CBRN-E attack vectors, vulnerabilities, and threat actor TTPs leveraging AI systems
- Conduct cross-platform threat analysis grounded in real threat actor behavior, open-source research, and publicly reported programs
- Collaborate with policy and enforcement teams to make informed decisions about user violations and ensure appropriate mitigation actions
- Engage with external stakeholders including government agencies, regulatory bodies, scientific organizations, and biosecurity/chemical security research communities
- Inform safety-by-design strategies by forecasting how threat actors may leverage advances in AI technology for CBRN-E purposes
Requirements
- Deep domain expertise in biosecurity, chemical defense, biological weapons non-proliferation, dual-use research of concern (DURC), synthetic biology, or related CBRN-E threat domains
- Demonstrated proficiency in SQL and Python for data analysis and threat detection
- Experience with threat actor profiling and utilizing threat intelligence frameworks
- Hands-on experience with large language models and understanding of how AI technology could be misused for CBRN-E threats
- Excellent stakeholder management skills and ability to work with diverse teams including researchers, policy experts, legal teams, and external partners
- Able to present analytical work to both technical and non-technical audiences, including government stakeholders and senior leadership
Qualifications
- Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in biological sciences, chemistry, biodefense, biosecurity, or related field
- Real-world experience countering weapons of mass destruction or other high-risk asymmetric threats
- Experience working with government agencies or in regulated environments dealing with sensitive CBRN-E information
- Familiarity with synthetic biology, biotechnology, or dual-use research
- Experience building and scaling threat detection systems or abuse monitoring programs
- Active Top Secret security clearance