Technical Threat Investigator, Safeguards (CBRN)

About this role

As a Technical Threat Investigator focused on CBRNE (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives) risks with particular emphasis on biodefense, you will be responsible for detecting, investigating, and disrupting the misuse of Anthropic's AI systems for biological threats and harm on Anthropic’s threat intelligence team. This role combines deep technical investigation skills with specialized domain expertise in biodefense to protect against sophisticated threat actors who may attempt to leverage our AI technology for malicious biological applications.

You will work at the intersection of AI safety and biosecurity, conducting thorough investigations into potential misuse cases, developing novel detection techniques, and building robust defenses against emerging biological threats in the rapidly evolving landscape of AI-enabled risks.

Important context for this role: In this position you may be exposed to and engage with explicit content spanning a range of topics, including those of a sexual, violent, or psychologically disturbing nature. This role may require responding to escalations during weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities:

• Detect and investigate CBRN threats: Identify and thoroughly investigate attempts to misuse Anthropic's AI systems for developing, enhancing, or disseminating CBRNE weapons, pathogens, toxins, or other CBRNE threats to harm people, critical infrastructure, or the environment. The primary focus will be on biological and chemical harms.
• Cross-platform threat analysis: Ground investigations in real threat actor behavior, basing findings off of cross-internet and open-source research, as well as past publicly reported programs.
• Conduct technical investigations: Utilize SQL, Python, and other technical tools to analyze large datasets, trace user behavior patterns, and uncover sophisticated CBRNE threat actors across our platform.
• Create actionable intelligence: Develop detailed threat intelligence reports on biological attack vectors, vulnerabilities, and threat actor TTPs leveraging AI systems, with specific focus on biodefense implications.
• Develop biological-specific detection capabilities: Create abuse signals, tracking strategies, and detection methodologies specifically tailored to identify users attempting dual-use biological misuse, including emerging biothreat vectors and novel attack patterns.
• Collaborate with policy & enforcement teams: Work closely with policy & enforcement teams to make informed decisions about user violations related to biological threats and ensure appropriate mitigation actions.
• External stakeholder engagement: Communicate findings with external partners including government agencies, regulatory bodies, scientific organizations, and biosecurity research communities.

You may be a good fit if you:

• Have biological and chemical domain expertise: Possess deep knowledge in biosecurity, biological weapons non-proliferation, dual-use research of concern (DURC), biodefense, synthetic biology, or related biological threat domains
• Strong technical investigation skills: Demonstrated experience in technical analysis and investigations, with proficiency in SQL, Python, and data analysis tools for threat detection and user behavior analysis
• Threat intelligence or Targeting background: Experience in threat actor profiling, utilizing threat intelligence frameworks, and conducting adversarial analysis, particularly in biosecurity or related domains
• Experience with AI systems: Have hands-on experience with large language models and deep understanding of how AI technology could potentially be misused for biological threats
• Cross-functional collaboration: Excellent stakeholder management skills and ability to work effectively with diverse teams including researchers, policy experts, legal teams, and external partners
• Communication skills: Ability to present analytical work to both technical and non-technical audiences, including government stakeholders and senior leadership

Preferred qualifications:

• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in biological sciences, biodefense, biosecurity, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Real world experience countering weapons of mass destruction, CBRNE, or other high risk dangerous asymmetric threats
• 3+ years of experience in biosecurity threat analysis, biological defense, or related investigative roles
• Comfortable with SQL and Python
• Experience working with government agencies or in regulated environments dealing with sensitive biological information
• Background in AI safety, machine learning security, or technology abuse investigation
• Familiarity with synthetic biology, biotechnology, or dual-use biological research
• Experience building and scaling threat detection systems or abuse monitoring programs