Application Security Analyst
Alignerr · Spain
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- Hybrid
- Contract
- $80,000 / year
- Spain
Job highlights
- Train AI models on software security risks.
- Analyze security scenarios and classify vulnerabilities.
- Evaluate secure coding and remediation strategies.
- Build datasets for AI risk assessment.
- Apply AppSec expertise to frontier AI systems.
About the role
Application Security Analyst (AI Training)
About The Role
What if your security knowledge could influence the next generation of AI systems? At Alignerr, we partner with the world's leading AI research labs to build and train frontier AI models — and we need experienced application security professionals to help teach AI how to think about software risk.
This is a unique opportunity to apply your real-world AppSec expertise in a high-impact, flexible freelance role. You won't just be finding bugs — you'll be shaping how AI understands, prioritizes, and reasons about security vulnerabilities at scale.
Organization: Alignerr
Type: Hourly Contract
Location: Remote
Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
What You'll Do
- Analyze realistic application security scenarios spanning code, APIs, and system behavior
- Classify vulnerabilities including authentication flaws, injection risks, and business logic weaknesses
- Evaluate secure coding practices and assess remediation strategies
- Build and validate security-focused reasoning datasets that train AI to accurately assess application risk
- Distinguish genuine exploitability from theoretical or low-impact risk — and explain your reasoning clearly
Who You Are
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in application, product, or software security
- Solid familiarity with the OWASP Top 10 and common vulnerabilities found in production environments
- Able to think like an attacker and an engineer — understanding both exploitability and remediation
- Strong written communication skills with the ability to structure and explain security reasoning clearly
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently and asynchronously
Nice to Have
- Experience with security code review, penetration testing, or bug bounty programs
- Familiarity with secure SDLC practices or DevSecOps workflows
- Background in creating security documentation, threat models, or risk assessments
Why Join Us
- Work directly on frontier AI systems alongside world-class research teams
- Fully remote and flexible — work on your own schedule, on your own terms
- Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and global collaboration
- Meaningful work that has a lasting impact on how AI handles cybersecurity reasoning
- Potential for ongoing work and contract extension
Key skills/competency
- Application Security
- AI Training
- Vulnerability Analysis
- OWASP Top 10
- Secure Coding Practices
- Exploitability Assessment
- Risk Assessment
- Security Documentation
- Threat Modeling
- DevSecOps
Skills & topics
- Application Security
- AI Training
- Vulnerability Analysis
- OWASP Top 10
- Secure Coding
- Risk Assessment
- Remote Work
- Freelance
- Cybersecurity
- Software Security
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 2+ years of application security experience and familiarity with OWASP Top 10.
- Showcase analytical skills: Emphasize your ability to think like an attacker and engineer, and explain security reasoning.
- Demonstrate remote work capability: Mention your self-motivation and comfort with asynchronous, independent work.
- Prepare for scenario-based questions: Expect to discuss how you'd analyze and classify security vulnerabilities.
- Understand the AI focus: Articulate your interest in shaping AI's understanding of software risk.
Technical preparation
Review OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities in detail.,Practice classifying different vulnerability types.,Understand exploitability vs. theoretical risk.,Prepare to discuss secure coding principles.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex security scenario you analyzed.,How do you explain technical security concepts clearly?,How do you prioritize tasks when working independently?,How would you teach an AI about a specific vulnerability?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Application Security Analyst (AI Training) role at Alignerr about?
- The Application Security Analyst (AI Training) role at Alignerr involves using your application security expertise to train AI models. You will analyze security scenarios, classify vulnerabilities, evaluate secure coding, and create datasets to help AI understand and reason about software risk.
- What kind of experience is required for the Application Security Analyst (AI Training) position?
- Alignerr requires at least 2 years of hands-on experience in application, product, or software security. A strong familiarity with the OWASP Top 10 and common production vulnerabilities is also essential.
- Is the Application Security Analyst (AI Training) role remote?
- Yes, the Application Security Analyst (AI Training) role at Alignerr is fully remote, offering flexibility in your work schedule.
- What are the key responsibilities of an Application Security Analyst at Alignerr?
- Key responsibilities include analyzing security scenarios, classifying vulnerabilities, evaluating remediation strategies, building security reasoning datasets for AI, and distinguishing real exploitability from theoretical risk.
- How does this role differ from a traditional Application Security Analyst role?
- This role differs by focusing on training AI systems to understand software risk. Instead of just finding bugs, you'll be shaping AI's reasoning capabilities regarding security vulnerabilities at scale.
- What are the 'nice to have' qualifications for this role?
- Nice-to-have qualifications include experience with security code review, penetration testing, bug bounty programs, secure SDLC practices, DevSecOps, and creating security documentation or risk assessments.
- What is the expected commitment for the Application Security Analyst (AI Training) role?
- The commitment for this role is flexible, ranging from 10 to 40 hours per week, offering a significant degree of autonomy.
- How can I best prepare for an interview for the Application Security Analyst (AI Training) role at Alignerr?
- To prepare, review common vulnerabilities and secure coding practices. Be ready to discuss your experience in assessing risk and explaining security concepts clearly, especially how you would train an AI to understand them.