Application Security Analyst
Alignerr · Dallas, TX
- Hybrid
- Contract
- $45,000 / year
- Dallas, TX
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Job highlights
- Analyze real-world application security scenarios.
- Classify and evaluate common vulnerabilities.
- Assess secure coding and remediation quality.
- Create datasets for AI risk assessment.
- Provide expert written security analysis.
About the role
About The Role
We partner with the world's leading AI research labs to build and train cutting-edge AI models — and we need people who truly understand how software breaks in the real world. As an Application Security Analyst, you'll work on realistic, production-grade security scenarios to help AI systems learn how to assess, prioritize, and remediate application risk the way an expert would. Your hands-on experience with real vulnerabilities is exactly what's needed to make AI smarter and safer.
Organization: Alignerr
Type: Hourly Contract
Location: Remote
Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
What You'll Do
- Review and analyze real-world application security scenarios spanning code, APIs, and system behavior
- Classify vulnerabilities including authentication flaws, injection risks, access control issues, and business logic weaknesses
- Evaluate secure coding practices and assess the quality of remediation strategies
- Create and validate security-focused reasoning datasets that teach AI how to accurately assess application risk
- Provide structured, expert-level written analysis that AI systems can learn from
Who You Are
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in application, product, or software security
- Solid understanding of the OWASP Top 10 and common vulnerabilities found in production systems
- Able to distinguish genuine exploitability from theoretical or low-impact risk
- Strong written communication skills with the ability to reason through security problems clearly and systematically
- Self-directed and comfortable working asynchronously on task-based assignments
Nice to Have
- Experience in penetration testing, secure code review, or bug bounty programs
- Familiarity with threat modeling frameworks or security design patterns
- Background in cloud-native, API-first, or microservices environments
- Prior experience working with AI or data labeling workflows
Why Join Us
- Work directly on frontier AI systems alongside top research labs
- Fully remote and flexible — work on your own schedule
- Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and global collaboration
- Make a meaningful impact on how AI understands and reasons about cybersecurity
- Potential for ongoing work and contract extension
Key skills/competency
- Application Security Analyst
- OWASP Top 10
- Vulnerability Analysis
- Secure Coding Practices
- Risk Assessment
- Penetration Testing
- Threat Modeling
- Cloud Security
- API Security
- AI Security
Skills & topics
- Application Security
- Security Analyst
- AI Training
- Vulnerability Assessment
- OWASP Top 10
- Secure Coding
- Risk Management
- Remote Work
- Cybersecurity
- Data Labeling
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 2+ years of application security experience and knowledge of OWASP Top 10.
- Showcase expertise: Emphasize your ability to analyze real-world vulnerabilities and assess risk.
- Demonstrate communication: Provide examples of clear, systematic written analysis of security problems.
- Highlight remote work skills: Mention your self-direction and comfort with asynchronous, task-based work.
- Align with company mission: Express your interest in making AI smarter and safer in cybersecurity.
Technical preparation
Study OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities thoroughly.,Practice analyzing code for security flaws.,Familiarize yourself with various exploit types.,Review AI data labeling best practices.
Behavioral questions
Explain a complex security issue simply.,Describe how you manage tasks independently.,How do you prioritize genuine security risks?,Share an example of systematic problem-solving.
Frequently asked questions
- What kind of experience does Alignerr look for in an Application Security Analyst?
- Alignerr seeks candidates with at least 2 years of hands-on experience in application, product, or software security. A strong understanding of the OWASP Top 10 and common production system vulnerabilities is essential. The ability to distinguish genuine exploitability from theoretical risk and strong written communication skills are also key requirements for this Application Security Analyst role.
- Is the Application Security Analyst position remote?
- Yes, the Application Security Analyst position at Alignerr is fully remote. This allows for flexibility in your work schedule and the opportunity for global collaboration on cutting-edge AI projects.
- What are the primary responsibilities of an Application Security Analyst at Alignerr?
- As an Application Security Analyst, you will analyze real-world application security scenarios, classify various types of vulnerabilities, evaluate secure coding practices, and create datasets to train AI systems in assessing application risk. You'll also provide expert written analysis for AI learning.
- What specific vulnerabilities will I be analyzing as an Application Security Analyst?
- You will be analyzing a range of common vulnerabilities, including authentication flaws, injection risks, access control issues, and business logic weaknesses. Your expertise will help AI systems learn to identify and prioritize these risks effectively.
- Does Alignerr offer ongoing work or contract extensions for Application Security Analysts?
- Alignerr mentions the potential for ongoing work and contract extensions for Application Security Analysts. This offers a great opportunity for consistent engagement and growth within their AI training partnerships.
- What is the commitment expected for the Application Security Analyst role?
- The commitment for the Application Security Analyst role is between 10 to 40 hours per week. This flexible, hourly contract arrangement allows you to balance your workload according to your availability and project needs.
- What are the 'nice to have' qualifications for this Application Security Analyst role?
- While not required, Alignerr values candidates with experience in penetration testing, secure code review, bug bounty programs, threat modeling, security design patterns, cloud-native environments, API-first or microservices architectures, and prior AI or data labeling experience for this Application Security Analyst position.