Application Security Analyst
Alignerr · United States
- Hybrid
- Contract
- $60,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Analyze real-world application security scenarios.
- Classify and evaluate common vulnerabilities.
- Build datasets to train AI security models.
- Assess exploitability versus theoretical risk.
- Remote, flexible contract role with AI focus.
About the role
Application Security Analyst (AI Training)
If you know how software breaks in the real world — not just in theory — this role was built for you. We're partnering with leading AI research labs to train frontier AI models to think like experienced security professionals. Your hands-on expertise in application security will directly shape how AI systems assess, prioritize, and reason about software vulnerabilities.
This is a fully remote, flexible contract opportunity where your security knowledge becomes the foundation for the next generation of AI.
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 live system behavior
- Classify and evaluate vulnerabilities including authentication flaws, injection risks, and business logic issues
- Assess secure coding practices and evaluate remediation strategies for real-world applicability
- Build and validate security-focused reasoning datasets that teach AI to accurately assess and prioritize application risk
- Distinguish genuine exploitability from theoretical 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 production vulnerabilities
- Able to think critically about real-world exploitability — not just textbook risk
- Strong written communication skills with the ability to structure technical reasoning clearly
- Self-motivated and comfortable working independently and asynchronously
Nice to Have
- Experience with penetration testing, bug bounty programs, or secure code review
- Background in API security, cloud-native application security, or DevSecOps
- Familiarity with threat modeling frameworks or risk scoring methodologies
Why Join Us
- Work directly on frontier AI systems alongside top research labs
- Fully remote and asynchronous — work on your own schedule
- Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and global collaboration
- Apply your security expertise to a genuinely new and meaningful challenge
- Potential for ongoing work and contract extension
Key skills/competency
- Application Security
- AI Training
- Vulnerability Analysis
- OWASP Top 10
- Secure Coding
- Risk Assessment
- Exploitability
- Threat Modeling
- API Security
- DevSecOps
Skills & topics
- Application Security Analyst
- AI Training
- Vulnerability Assessment
- OWASP Top 10
- Secure Coding
- Risk Analysis
- Exploitability
- Remote Work
- Contract Role
- Cybersecurity
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight application security experience, OWASP Top 10 knowledge, and real-world exploitability analysis.
- Showcase your skills: Emphasize critical thinking, clear technical communication, and independent work ethic in your application.
- Prepare for remote work: Demonstrate your ability to work asynchronously and manage your time effectively.
- Understand the role: Clearly articulate how your security expertise can train AI models for vulnerability assessment.
Technical preparation
Master OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities.,Practice analyzing code for security flaws.,Study real-world exploitability scenarios.,Review API security and cloud risks.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex vulnerability you found.,How do you differentiate theoretical vs. real risk?,Explain your approach to asynchronous work.,How do you clearly communicate technical reasoning?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the primary responsibilities of an Application Security Analyst at Alignerr?
- As an Application Security Analyst at Alignerr, you will analyze application security scenarios, classify vulnerabilities, assess secure coding practices, and build datasets to train AI models on security reasoning. Your core task is to apply your practical security knowledge to teach AI systems.
- Is this Application Security Analyst role remote?
- Yes, this Application Security Analyst position with Alignerr is fully remote, offering flexibility in your work schedule and location.
- What experience level is required for the Application Security Analyst role?
- Alignerr requires at least 2 years of hands-on experience in application, product, or software security for this Application Security Analyst role. Familiarity with the OWASP Top 10 is also essential.
- What is the commitment for this Application Security Analyst contract?
- The commitment for this hourly contract role as an Application Security Analyst is between 10 to 40 hours per week, offering flexibility.
- How does this Application Security Analyst role differ from traditional security roles?
- This role uniquely focuses on using your application security expertise to train frontier AI models, teaching them to assess and reason about software vulnerabilities like experienced professionals.
- What are the 'nice to have' skills for the Application Security Analyst position?
- Nice-to-have skills for the Application Security Analyst include experience with penetration testing, bug bounty programs, secure code review, API security, cloud-native application security, DevSecOps, or threat modeling.
- How will my contributions as an Application Security Analyst impact the AI training?
- Your contributions will directly shape the AI's ability to understand, prioritize, and reason about software vulnerabilities by providing expert analysis and creating training datasets.