AI / Emerging Tech Security Analyst
Alignerr · Atlanta, GA
- Hybrid
- Contract
- $60,000 / year
- Atlanta, GA
Job highlights
- Analyze AI and LLM security scenarios.
- Investigate prompt injection and model misuse.
- Classify and mitigate security issues.
- Evaluate AI system safety and robustness.
- Work remotely on cutting-edge AI.
About the role
AI Security Analyst (AI Training)
What if your security expertise could directly shape how the world's most advanced AI systems defend themselves against attack? We're looking for AI Security Analysts to probe, stress-test, and evaluate frontier AI models — uncovering vulnerabilities before bad actors do and helping ensure these systems remain safe, reliable, and aligned with real-world security standards.
This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for security professionals who are curious about how AI systems are built, deployed, and exploited. If you think in threat models and get a quiet thrill from finding what breaks, this role was made for you.
About The Role
- Analyze AI and LLM security scenarios to understand how models behave under adversarial, edge-case, and unexpected conditions
- Investigate prompt injection, data leakage, model abuse, jailbreaking, and system misuse cases in realistic environments
- Classify security issues by real-world impact and likelihood, and recommend appropriate mitigations
- Evaluate and improve AI system behavior so it remains safe, robust, and aligned with security best practices
- Work directly with scenarios drawn from frontier model development — the kind of problems that matter at the cutting edge of AI
- Complete task-based assignments independently on your own schedule
Who You Are
- Solid background in cybersecurity, information security, or a closely related field
- Strong understanding of modern security threat modeling — and a genuine interest in how it applies to AI systems
- Familiar with concepts like prompt injection, adversarial inputs, access control failures, and data exposure risks
- Curious, analytical, and precise — you dig into complex systems methodically and don't stop at surface-level findings
- Clear and structured written communicator who can document issues with actionable detail
- Comfortable working independently on ambiguous, open-ended security challenges
Nice to Have
- Hands-on experience with LLMs, AI APIs, or AI-powered applications
- Background in red teaming, penetration testing, or adversarial research
- Familiarity with AI safety, alignment, or responsible AI concepts
- Experience in application security, cloud security, or API security
- Prior exposure to security evaluation frameworks or risk classification methodologies
Why Join Us
- Work directly on frontier AI models alongside leading AI research labs
- Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you
- Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, task-based work
- Be at the forefront of an emerging discipline that sits at the intersection of security and AI
- Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch
Key skills/competency
- AI Security
- LLM Security
- Prompt Injection
- Threat Modeling
- Vulnerability Analysis
- Adversarial AI
- Cybersecurity
- Penetration Testing
- Risk Assessment
- AI Alignment
Skills & topics
- AI Security
- LLM Security
- Prompt Injection
- Cybersecurity
- Threat Modeling
- Adversarial AI
- Security Analyst
- Remote Work
- Contract Role
- AI Training
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight AI security, threat modeling, and LLM experience.
- Showcase your curiosity: Emphasize your analytical approach to complex security challenges.
- Demonstrate independence: Provide examples of working effectively on ambiguous tasks.
- Prepare for remote work: Show strong written communication and self-management skills.
- Research Alignerr: Understand their focus on AI and emerging tech security.
Technical preparation
Study AI/LLM adversarial attack vectors.,Practice threat modeling for AI systems.,Familiarize yourself with AI security tools.,Understand prompt injection techniques.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex security problem you solved.,How do you approach ambiguous, open-ended tasks?,How do you ensure clear, actionable documentation?,Explain your process for methodical investigation.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the work arrangement for the AI Security Analyst role at Alignerr?
- The AI Security Analyst position at Alignerr is a fully remote, hourly contract role. This means you can work from anywhere and have flexibility in your schedule, with a commitment of 10-40 hours per week.
- What kind of AI security issues will I be investigating as an AI Security Analyst?
- As an AI Security Analyst at Alignerr, you will investigate a range of issues including prompt injection, data leakage, model abuse, jailbreaking, and system misuse within AI and LLM environments.
- What are the key qualifications for the AI Security Analyst position?
- Key qualifications include a strong background in cybersecurity or information security, a solid understanding of threat modeling applied to AI, and familiarity with concepts like prompt injection and adversarial inputs. Strong analytical and communication skills are also essential.
- Is there an opportunity for ongoing work with Alignerr as an AI Security Analyst?
- Yes, Alignerr mentions the potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch, making this a potentially stable freelance opportunity for skilled AI security professionals.
- What 'nice to have' skills would make my application stronger for the AI Security Analyst role?
- Helpful 'nice to have' skills for the AI Security Analyst role include hands-on experience with LLMs or AI APIs, a background in red teaming or penetration testing, familiarity with AI safety concepts, and experience in application, cloud, or API security.
- How does Alignerr ensure AI systems remain safe and aligned with security standards?
- Alignerr aims to ensure AI systems are safe, reliable, and aligned by employing AI Security Analysts to probe, stress-test, and evaluate AI models. These analysts uncover vulnerabilities and recommend mitigations to improve system behavior and robustness.