Cloud Security Analyst
Alignerr · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Hybrid
- Contract
- $50,000 / year
- Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Job highlights
- Analyze AWS, GCP, Azure security flaws.
- Review IAM, networking, storage, containers.
- Classify impact of cloud security gaps.
- Improve AI understanding of cloud security.
- Contribute to safer AI systems.
About the role
Cloud Security Analyst (AI Training)
We're partnering with the world's leading AI research labs to build smarter, safer AI systems — and we need cloud security practitioners who know how cloud environments actually fail. This is a unique opportunity to apply your hands-on experience with AWS, GCP, and Azure to directly influence how frontier AI models reason about security. If you've dealt with real-world misconfigurations, IAM blunders, or cloud incidents, your expertise is exactly what we need.
About Alignerr
Type: Hourly Contract
Location: Remote
Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
What You'll Do
- Analyze cloud security scenarios across AWS, GCP, and Azure to identify risks, misconfigurations, and failure patterns.
- Review and evaluate IAM policies, networking configurations, storage access controls, and container security issues.
- Classify security gaps and real-world cloud failures based on their business impact and blast radius.
- Validate and improve AI-generated security reasoning to ensure it reflects how cloud incidents actually unfold.
- Provide structured, expert feedback that directly shapes how AI understands cloud security.
Who You Are
- 2+ years of hands-on experience working with cloud environments in production.
- Strong familiarity with cloud IAM, networking, storage, and container security concepts.
- Experience identifying and reasoning through real-world misconfigurations and security incidents.
- Able to think clearly about blast radius, risk exposure, and business impact.
- Self-directed and comfortable working asynchronously on task-based assignments.
Nice to Have
- Experience in cloud security engineering, DevSecOps, or penetration testing.
- Familiarity with cloud security frameworks (CIS Benchmarks, CSPM tools, etc.).
- Background in incident response or cloud threat modeling.
- Security certifications (AWS Security Specialty, CCSP, etc.).
Why Join Us
- Work directly on frontier AI systems with top research labs.
- Fully remote and flexible — work on your own schedule.
- Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and global collaboration.
- Make a tangible impact on how AI reasons about real-world cloud security.
- Potential for ongoing work and contract extension.
Key skills/competency
- Cloud Security
- AWS
- GCP
- Azure
- IAM
- Networking
- Storage Security
- Container Security
- Risk Assessment
- Incident Response
Skills & topics
- Cloud Security Analyst
- AWS
- GCP
- Azure
- IAM
- Cloud Security
- Security Analyst
- AI Training
- Remote Job
- Cybersecurity
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight AWS, GCP, Azure experience, and incident response.
- Showcase cloud security skills: Emphasize IAM, networking, and container security expertise.
- Demonstrate problem-solving: Provide examples of identifying real-world cloud misconfigurations.
- Highlight remote work ability: Mention experience with asynchronous, task-based assignments.
- Express passion for AI: Convey interest in contributing to AI security reasoning.
Technical preparation
Practice analyzing AWS, GCP, Azure configurations.,Review common IAM and network misconfigurations.,Understand container security and storage access.,Study incident response and blast radius.
Behavioral questions
Describe a challenging cloud security incident.,How do you handle asynchronous work?,How do you evaluate risk and impact?,Explain a complex security concept simply.
Frequently asked questions
- What specific cloud platforms are involved in the Cloud Security Analyst role at Alignerr?
- The Cloud Security Analyst role at Alignerr involves working with AWS, GCP, and Azure. You will analyze security scenarios, identify risks, and review configurations across these major cloud platforms.
- Is the Cloud Security Analyst position at Alignerr remote?
- Yes, the Cloud Security Analyst position at Alignerr is fully remote, offering flexibility in your work schedule and the opportunity for global collaboration.
- What level of experience is required for the Cloud Security Analyst role at Alignerr?
- The role requires at least 2 years of hands-on experience with cloud environments in production. Familiarity with cloud IAM, networking, storage, and container security concepts is essential.
- How will my work as a Cloud Security Analyst impact AI development at Alignerr?
- As a Cloud Security Analyst, your expertise in identifying real-world cloud failures and misconfigurations will directly influence how frontier AI models reason about security, helping to build safer AI systems.
- What are the key responsibilities of a Cloud Security Analyst at Alignerr?
- Key responsibilities include analyzing cloud security scenarios, reviewing IAM policies and network configurations, classifying security gaps, and validating AI-generated security reasoning to ensure it reflects real-world incidents.
- What kind of feedback will I provide as a Cloud Security Analyst at Alignerr?
- You will provide structured, expert feedback on AI-generated security reasoning. This feedback is crucial for improving the AI's understanding of how cloud security incidents actually unfold in production environments.
- Does Alignerr offer ongoing work for Cloud Security Analysts?
- Yes, Alignerr mentions the potential for ongoing work and contract extension for Cloud Security Analysts who perform well and contribute effectively to the AI training initiatives.
- What are the 'nice to have' qualifications for the Cloud Security Analyst role?
- Nice-to-have qualifications include experience in cloud security engineering, DevSecOps, penetration testing, familiarity with cloud security frameworks, incident response, cloud threat modeling, and relevant security certifications.