AI Security Testing Analyst
Alignerr · United States
- Hybrid
- Contract
- $50,000 / year
- United States
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Job highlights
- Test AI systems to find security weaknesses.
- Craft prompts to break model guardrails.
- Evaluate AI outputs for bias and safety.
- Document findings for engineering teams.
- Work remotely with flexible hours.
About the role
About The Role
What if your job was to break things on purpose? We're looking for security-minded professionals to stress-test, probe, and challenge AI systems — finding the cracks before bad actors do. Your work will directly shape the safety and reliability of AI products used by millions of people worldwide.
Organization: Alignerr
Type: Hourly Contract
Location: Remote
Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
What You'll Do
- Conduct red-teaming exercises to uncover security weaknesses in live AI systems
- Craft adversarial prompts and edge-case scenarios designed to test — and break — model guardrails
- Evaluate AI outputs for safety issues, bias, and policy compliance
- Document vulnerabilities, exploits, and unexpected behaviors in clear, structured reports
- Collaborate asynchronously with engineering teams to recommend mitigations and improvements
- Stay sharp on emerging AI security threats, jailbreak techniques, and evolving best practices
- Help define and refine security evaluation rubrics and testing protocols
Who You Are
- Strong grasp of cybersecurity concepts — threat modeling, penetration testing, or vulnerability assessment
- Hands-on experience with AI/ML systems, large language models (LLMs), or prompt engineering
- Creative and analytical mindset — you enjoy finding the edge cases others miss
- Excellent written communication and documentation skills
- Self-directed and comfortable working independently on asynchronous, task-based assignments
- Familiarity with open-source AI platforms is a plus
- Background in infosec, ethical hacking, or AI safety research is a bonus — not a requirement
Why This Role Stands Out
- Real impact: Your findings directly improve AI safety for products used at scale
- Cutting-edge work: Operate at the intersection of cybersecurity and AI — one of the most in-demand skill sets in tech
- Full flexibility: Remote-first, async-friendly, and built around your schedule
- Build your expertise: Deepen your knowledge in AI red-teaming, a rapidly growing and highly valued field
- Grow with us: Strong performers have opportunities for expanded scope and ongoing contract work
Key skills/competency
- AI Security
- Red Teaming
- Penetration Testing
- Vulnerability Assessment
- LLM Security
- Prompt Engineering
- AI Safety
- Cybersecurity
- Threat Modeling
- Adversarial AI
Skills & topics
- AI Security
- Red Teaming
- Cybersecurity
- Penetration Testing
- LLM Security
- Prompt Engineering
- AI Safety
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Threat Modeling
- Ethical Hacking
- Analyst
- Contract
- Remote
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight cybersecurity and AI/ML experience for the AI Security Testing Analyst role.
- Showcase your skills: Emphasize red-teaming, prompt engineering, and documentation abilities in your application.
- Demonstrate initiative: Mention any open-source AI platform familiarity or AI safety research contributions.
- Prepare for async: Be ready to discuss your experience working independently and communicating asynchronously.
- Understand the mission: Research Alignerr's focus on AI safety and reliability for your application.
Technical preparation
Practice crafting adversarial prompts for LLMs.,Study common AI security vulnerabilities.,Familiarize yourself with red-teaming methodologies.,Review AI output evaluation techniques.
Behavioral questions
Describe a time you found an edge case.,How do you document complex technical findings?,How do you work independently on tasks?,How do you stay updated on new threats?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the primary responsibilities of an AI Security Testing Analyst at Alignerr?
- As an AI Security Testing Analyst at Alignerr, your main role involves conducting red-teaming exercises to discover security vulnerabilities in AI systems. This includes crafting adversarial prompts, evaluating AI outputs for safety and bias, documenting findings, and collaborating with engineering teams on mitigations. The goal is to enhance the safety and reliability of AI products.
- What cybersecurity and AI experience is required for the AI Security Testing Analyst position?
- Alignerr seeks candidates with a strong grasp of cybersecurity concepts like threat modeling or penetration testing, coupled with hands-on experience in AI/ML systems, LLMs, or prompt engineering. While not strictly required, a background in infosec, ethical hacking, or AI safety research is a plus.
- Is the AI Security Testing Analyst role remote and how flexible is the schedule?
- Yes, the AI Security Testing Analyst position at Alignerr is remote-first. The role offers significant flexibility, with a commitment of 10-40 hours per week, and an async-friendly work environment, allowing you to build your schedule around your needs.
- How does an AI Security Testing Analyst contribute to the safety of AI products at Alignerr?
- AI Security Testing Analysts contribute directly by proactively identifying and reporting security weaknesses and potential harms in AI systems before they can be exploited by malicious actors. Your findings help shape the AI products, ensuring they are safe, reliable, and compliant with policies for millions of users.
- What kind of documentation is expected from an AI Security Testing Analyst?
- You will be expected to document vulnerabilities, exploits, and unexpected AI behaviors in clear, structured reports. This documentation is crucial for engineering teams to understand the issues and implement effective mitigations.
- Are there opportunities for growth within the AI Security Testing Analyst role at Alignerr?
- Absolutely. Alignerr values strong performers and offers opportunities for expanded scope and ongoing contract work. This role is designed for you to deepen your expertise in AI red-teaming, a rapidly growing and highly valued field.