AI / Emerging Tech Security Analyst
Alignerr · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Hybrid
- Contract
- $60,000 / year
- Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Job highlights
- Analyze AI/LLM security scenarios.
- Evaluate prompt injection and misuse cases.
- Classify security issues and recommend mitigations.
- Apply threat modeling to AI technologies.
- Improve AI system safety and resilience.
About the role
AI Security Analyst
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 ContractLocation:
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10–40 hours/weekWhat 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
- Emerging Tech Security
- Cybersecurity
- Information Security
- Threat Modeling
- Adversarial AI
- Vulnerability Research
- Prompt Injection
- LLM Security
- AI Safety
Skills & topics
- AI Security Analyst
- Cybersecurity
- Information Security
- Threat Modeling
- AI
- LLM
- Vulnerability Research
- Remote Work
- Contract Role
- Adversarial AI
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight cybersecurity, threat modeling, and AI interests.
- Showcase relevant experience: Emphasize AI security, vulnerability research, or LLM familiarity.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss AI security challenges and solutions.
- Demonstrate independence: Highlight your ability to work autonomously and communicate findings effectively.
- Express AI curiosity: Show genuine interest in AI model behavior and potential abuses.
Technical preparation
Study AI/LLM adversarial attacks.,Practice threat modeling AI systems.,Familiarize with prompt injection techniques.,Review AI safety and alignment concepts.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex system you analyzed.,How do you approach independent work?,How do you communicate technical findings?,What interests you about AI security?
Frequently asked questions
- What specific AI security risks will I be analyzing as an AI Security Analyst at Alignerr?
- As an AI Security Analyst at Alignerr, you will analyze a range of risks including prompt injection, data leakage, model abuse, jailbreaking, and general system misuse. You'll assess how AI and LLMs behave under adversarial or unexpected conditions.
- Is this AI Security Analyst role a full-time position with Alignerr?
- This is an hourly contract role with a commitment of 10-40 hours per week. It offers flexibility for professionals looking to work on impactful AI security projects.
- What kind of background does Alignerr look for in an AI Security Analyst?
- Alignerr seeks candidates with a background in cybersecurity or information security. A solid understanding of modern threat modeling and a genuine interest in its application to AI systems are crucial. Analytical skills and the ability to work independently are also highly valued.
- Can I work remotely for this AI Security Analyst position at Alignerr?
- Yes, this AI Security Analyst position at Alignerr is fully remote, offering flexibility in terms of where and when you work.
- What are the 'nice to have' qualifications for the AI Security Analyst role at Alignerr?
- Nice-to-have qualifications include hands-on experience with penetration testing, red teaming, vulnerability research, familiarity with LLMs or AI safety concepts, and knowledge of application security, API security, cloud security, or security frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK or OWASP.
- How does Alignerr ensure AI systems remain safe and aligned with this role?
- The AI Security Analyst role contributes to AI safety by evaluating and improving AI system behavior. You will help ensure systems remain safe, aligned, and resilient against exploitation by identifying vulnerabilities and recommending mitigations.