AI / Emerging Tech Security Analyst
Alignerr · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Hybrid
- Contract
- $80,000 / year
- Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Job highlights
- Analyze AI and LLM security scenarios.
- Identify vulnerabilities like prompt injection.
- Apply threat modeling to AI systems.
- Ensure AI is safe and resilient.
- Work remotely on impactful AI projects.
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 misuse, manipulation, and attack? We're looking for AI Security Analysts to stress-test frontier models — probing their boundaries, identifying vulnerabilities, and helping ensure that cutting-edge AI remains safe, reliable, and resistant to adversarial exploitation.
This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for security professionals who are curious about AI and want to work at the intersection of two of the most consequential fields in tech.
Organization: AlignerrType: Hourly Contract
Location: Remote
Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
What You'll Do
- Analyze real-world AI and LLM security scenarios to understand how models behave under adversarial or unexpected conditions
- Review and evaluate cases involving prompt injection, data leakage, model abuse, jailbreaking, and system misuse
- Classify security issues by real-world impact and likelihood, and recommend appropriate mitigations
- Apply threat modeling frameworks to emerging AI technologies and deployment contexts
- Help evaluate and improve AI system behavior so it stays safe, aligned, and resilient against exploitation
- Work independently on task-based assignments at your own pace
Who You Are
- Background in cybersecurity, information security, or a closely related field
- Solid understanding of modern threat modeling — and a genuine interest in how it applies to AI systems
- Analytical and precise when evaluating complex systems and potential attack surfaces
- Curious about how AI models are built, deployed, and potentially abused
- Comfortable working independently and communicating findings clearly in writing
Nice to Have
- Hands-on experience with penetration testing, red teaming, or vulnerability research
- Familiarity with large language models, prompt engineering, or AI safety concepts
- Background in application security, API security, or cloud security
- Experience with security frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK or OWASP
- Prior involvement in bug bounty programs or responsible disclosure
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, impactful work
- Contribute to AI safety at a critical moment in the development of the technology
- Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch
Key skills/competency
- AI Security
- Cybersecurity
- Threat Modeling
- LLM Security
- Prompt Injection
- Vulnerability Research
- Adversarial AI
- AI Safety
- Penetration Testing
- Information Security
Skills & topics
- AI Security Analyst
- Cybersecurity
- Information Security
- Threat Modeling
- AI
- LLM
- Prompt Injection
- Vulnerability Research
- Remote
- Contract
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight cybersecurity and AI security experience. Emphasize threat modeling skills.
- Showcase AI curiosity: Mention any personal projects or learning in AI safety.
- Prepare for remote work: Demonstrate your ability to work independently and communicate effectively.
- Understand AI threats: Be ready to discuss AI vulnerabilities and mitigations.
Technical preparation
Study AI model vulnerabilities.,Practice threat modeling AI systems.,Familiarize with LLM security concepts.,Review common AI attack vectors.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex system you analyzed.,How do you approach independent work?,How do you communicate technical findings?,Share your interest in AI and security.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the commitment level for an AI Security Analyst at Alignerr?
- The AI Security Analyst role at Alignerr is a flexible hourly contract, requiring between 10–40 hours per week. This allows for a significant degree of autonomy while contributing to impactful AI security projects.
- Is this AI Security Analyst position remote or on-site?
- This AI Security Analyst position is fully remote, offering flexibility in terms of where and when you work. Alignerr focuses on impactful contributions regardless of physical location.
- What are the key responsibilities of an AI Security Analyst at Alignerr?
- As an AI Security Analyst, you will analyze AI/LLM security scenarios, identify vulnerabilities (e.g., prompt injection, data leakage), apply threat modeling, and recommend mitigations to ensure AI safety and resilience.
- What background is required for the AI Security Analyst role at Alignerr?
- A background in cybersecurity or information security is required, along with a solid understanding of modern threat modeling and a genuine interest in its application to AI systems.
- Does Alignerr offer opportunities for ongoing work as an AI Security Analyst?
- Yes, Alignerr mentions the potential for ongoing work and contract extensions as new AI security projects launch, providing opportunities for continued engagement.
- What are some 'nice to have' qualifications for an AI Security Analyst?
- Nice-to-have qualifications include experience with penetration testing, red teaming, vulnerability research, familiarity with LLMs and AI safety, and knowledge of security frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK.