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Pay

Above typicalTops out at $105/hr. The typical top rate across 237 priced coding listings is $90/hr.

Getting in

Some screening~30–45 min: profile + AI interview. Computer with webcam and mic for the AI interview.

Steady work

Work is patchyLong waits between tasks are common.

Payout record

Some delaysSchedule: twice a month. Paid via micro1 platform wallet (contractor payments).

Freshness

FreshPosted 3d ago. Still listed on micro1 on Nov 6, 2026.

Where you live

Not statedThe listing names no country.

The job description

micro1 is engaging Federal IT Specialists to contribute expertise to a customer’s project focused on federal IT operations and AI training. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. The engagement centers on evaluating and improving AI understanding of federal IT deliverables, with an emphasis on GS-2210 activities, incident response, information security compliance, and technical documentation. You will leverage your hands-on experience in hardware repair, network administration, and incident management to assess and enhance AI outputs based on authentic federal IT scenarios.

Scope of Work

Review, analyze, and provide expert feedback on AI-generated content related to federal IT processes, including ATO package reviews, IT investment business cases, incident reports, and privacy impact assessments.
Diagnose and resolve complex hardware, software, network, and application incidents generated by AI, reflecting realistic federal environments.
Contribute actionable insights to technical guidance and training resources for AI model development, ensuring accuracy in federal IT contexts.
Evaluate and refine technical documentation, system configurations, and security controls generated by AI systems.
Support incident response simulations and use-case evaluations to improve AI model performance in detecting and addressing security incidents.
Assess AI outputs for alignment with federal cybersecurity, privacy, and information assurance requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

5+ years of experience in federal IT roles (GS-2210 or equivalent), with demonstrated success in hardware repair, network administration, and incident response.
Proven track record in information security implementation and compliance within federal frameworks (e.g., FISMA, NIST).
Expertise in diagnosing and troubleshooting heterogeneous IT environments (hardware, software, network, applications).
Experience preparing or reviewing federal documentation: ATO packages, privacy impact assessments, incident reports, or IT investment business cases.
Commitment to upholding data integrity, security, and privacy in all deliverables and project activities.

How do you apply to micro1?

Apply on micro1

The Apply button opens this post on micro1's own site. You apply with them, not with Rubric. Budget about 30–45 min: profile + AI interview.

Get through screening

What micro1 asks for after you apply:

Do the AI interview with Zara on a computer (not a phone)
Take any skill assessment and verify your identity
Wait to be matched to a project and sign the contract

Start work and get paid

Pay schedule: twice a month. Paid via micro1 platform wallet (contractor payments). You're paid for the work they hand out, not a fixed salary.

micro1 also needs

Computer with webcam and mic for the AI interview
Relevant degree or work history for expert roles

Red flags

Red flagWeeks of silence after the AI interview
Red flagContracts signed but no onboarding or tasks
Red flagProjects ending or changing scope without notice

What is micro1 like to work for?

Recruiting company that vets experts with an AI interviewer (Zara) and staffs them on contract AI-training and evaluation projects for AI labs.

Advertised pay	$15–135/hr
Getting in	Some screening
Application takes	~30–45 min: profile + AI interview
How you get paid	Twice a month, via micro1 platform wallet (contractor payments)
Payout record	Some delays
Countries	Recruits globally with heavy hiring in South Asia, Southeast Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe; India-based applicants are eligible for many roles.

Generalist and annotation roles start around $15–30/hr; coding, STEM and law/medicine roles commonly list $40–90/hr and occasionally more.