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Who this pathway is for
A practitioner or early-career researcher with hands-on cybersecurity knowledge, strong writing skills and the ability to turn technical findings into clear evidence. Experience with email security, web security, OSINT, threat research, scripting or security assessment is useful.
What to include
- A CV or concise professional profile
- One or two examples of relevant security, research or technical writing work
- A short note on how you would approach assessing an organisation's email and web security posture
- Your availability over the next three months
Location: Remote, with preference for candidates able to work across East African time zones
Deadline:
This role supports Solid Elf's cybersecurity and threat-intelligence work, including structured review of externally observable security controls, research on scams and digital fraud, evidence collection, verification of findings and preparation of client- or research-facing outputs. The work is practical and research-led: candidates should be comfortable checking assumptions, documenting methodology and separating observed evidence from inference.\n\nEngagement: initially three months, part-time or full-time depending on availability and project needs. Shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a bounded practical exercise using non-sensitive public data.
What happens next
Submit an expression of interest using the dedicated application form. This is not an offer of work or funding; confirmed openings will specify location, duration, compensation and selection criteria.
Do not send identity documents, confidential client materials or sensitive personal information with your initial application.
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