AI / Emerging Tech Security Analyst
Alignerr · United States
- Hybrid
- Contract
- $70,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Analyze AI and LLM security scenarios.
- Investigate prompt injection and model abuse.
- Classify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigations.
- Apply threat modeling to AI technologies.
- Evaluate AI system safety and reliability.
About the role
About The Role
What if your security expertise could directly shape how the world's most powerful AI systems defend themselves against attack? We're looking for AI Security Analysts to probe, stress-test, and evaluate frontier AI models — identifying vulnerabilities before they become real-world problems.
This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for security professionals who are curious about AI and want to work at the cutting edge of one of the most consequential technology challenges of our time. No AI research background required — just a strong security foundation and the analytical mindset to apply it to a new frontier.
Organization: Alignerr
Type: Hourly Contract
Location: Remote
Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
What You'll Do
- Analyze AI and LLM security scenarios to understand how models behave under adversarial or unexpected conditions
- Investigate prompt injection attacks, data leakage vectors, model abuse cases, and system misuse patterns
- Classify security vulnerabilities and recommend appropriate mitigations based on real-world impact and likelihood
- Apply threat modeling frameworks to emerging AI technologies and deployment scenarios
- Evaluate and document AI system behavior to help ensure it remains safe, reliable, and aligned with security best practices
- Work independently and asynchronously on task-based assignments at your own pace
Who You Are
- Background in cybersecurity, information security, or a closely related technical field
- Solid understanding of threat modeling, vulnerability assessment, and security risk classification
- Curious about how modern AI systems are built, deployed, and potentially exploited
- Analytical and precise — you think in edge cases and don't take system behavior at face value
- Able to clearly document findings and communicate security reasoning in writing
- Comfortable working independently on complex, open-ended problems
Nice to Have
- Hands-on experience with penetration testing, red teaming, or adversarial security research
- Familiarity with large language models (LLMs) or AI/ML systems as an end user or practitioner
- Background in application security, API security, or cloud security
- Experience evaluating AI tools, chatbots, or automated systems for misuse potential
- Knowledge of emerging AI safety and security frameworks
Why Join Us
- Work directly on frontier AI systems alongside leading AI research labs
- Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you
- Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, high-impact work
- Contribute to a field that matters — AI security is one of the defining challenges of the coming decade
- Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch
Key skills/competency
- AI Security
- Emerging Technologies
- Security Analyst
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Threat Modeling
- LLM Security
- Prompt Injection
- Adversarial AI
- Risk Classification
- Cybersecurity
Skills & topics
- AI Security Analyst
- AI Security
- Emerging Tech Security
- Cybersecurity
- LLM Security
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Threat Modeling
- Remote Contract
- Prompt Injection
- Adversarial AI
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight cybersecurity experience and AI/LLM familiarity.
- Showcase analytical skills: Emphasize problem-solving and edge-case thinking in your application.
- Demonstrate remote work capability: Mention experience with independent, asynchronous work.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss threat modeling and vulnerability assessment.
Technical preparation
Study AI/LLM architectures and vulnerabilities.,Practice prompt injection and adversarial attacks.,Familiarize with threat modeling frameworks.,Review common AI misuse patterns.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex security problem you solved.,How do you approach unknown system behaviors?,Explain a security vulnerability clearly.,How do you manage independent, remote tasks?
Frequently asked questions
- What specific AI or LLM experience is required for the AI Security Analyst role at Alignerr?
- While a dedicated AI research background is not required, Alignerr values candidates with a strong foundation in cybersecurity and a curiosity for AI. Experience as an end-user or practitioner with LLMs or AI/ML systems is considered a plus, as is familiarity with evaluating AI tools for misuse potential.
- Is this AI Security Analyst position a full-time or part-time role at Alignerr?
- This is an hourly contract role with a flexible commitment of 10-40 hours per week. It is designed for professionals seeking part-time or flexible engagement rather than a traditional full-time position.
- What kind of security scenarios will an AI Security Analyst at Alignerr investigate?
- As an AI Security Analyst at Alignerr, you will investigate a range of scenarios including prompt injection attacks, data leakage vectors, model abuse cases, and general system misuse patterns. The focus is on understanding how AI and LLM models behave under adversarial or unexpected conditions.
- Does Alignerr require prior penetration testing or red teaming experience for this AI Security Analyst role?
- Hands-on experience with penetration testing, red teaming, or adversarial security research is considered a 'Nice to Have' for the AI Security Analyst position at Alignerr, but not a strict requirement. A solid cybersecurity background and analytical skills are the primary focus.
- What is the typical work arrangement for an AI Security Analyst at Alignerr?
- This AI Security Analyst position at Alignerr is fully remote. You will work independently and asynchronously on task-based assignments, allowing you to manage your own pace and schedule.