Cybersecurity Defense Expert
Alignerr · United States
- Hybrid
- Contract
- $50,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Review AI-generated cybersecurity content.
- Identify errors in security advice.
- Evaluate incident response plans.
- Stress-test AI security capabilities.
- Provide feedback on AI security guidance.
About the role
Cybersecurity Defense Expert (AI Training)
What if your cybersecurity knowledge could directly shape how AI understands, detects, and responds to the threats facing millions of organizations worldwide? We're looking for Cybersecurity Defense Experts to evaluate, stress-test, and improve AI-generated security content — from threat analysis and incident response plans to vulnerability assessments and defensive architecture recommendations.
Your real-world security instincts will help ensure AI systems give accurate, actionable, and safe cybersecurity guidance — not dangerous hallucinations.
About the Role
This is a fully remote, flexible contract role. No AI or machine learning background needed — just hands-on cybersecurity experience and a sharp, critical eye.
Organization: Alignerr
Type: Hourly Contract
Location: Remote
Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
What You'll Do
- Review AI-generated cybersecurity content — including threat analyses, remediation steps, security configurations, and defensive strategies — for accuracy and real-world applicability
- Identify dangerous errors, outdated practices, misconfigurations, and misleading security advice in AI outputs
- Evaluate whether AI-generated incident response plans, detection rules, and hardening guides would actually work in production environments
- Craft challenging, realistic cybersecurity scenarios and prompts to stress-test AI capabilities and uncover blind spots
- Provide structured, detailed feedback on technical accuracy, completeness, and safety of AI-generated security guidance
- Assess code snippets, scripts, and tool configurations related to defensive security for correctness and best practices
- Work independently and asynchronously — fully on your own schedule
Who You Are
- Hands-on experience in one or more areas of cybersecurity defense — network security, endpoint protection, SIEM/SOC operations, incident response, vulnerability management, cloud security, or identity and access management
- Solid understanding of common attack frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, kill chain methodology) and how defenders counter them
- Ability to critically evaluate technical security recommendations and spot errors that could lead to real harm
- Strong written communication skills — you can explain complex security concepts clearly and concisely
- Detail-oriented with a methodical, thorough approach to review work
- Self-motivated and reliable when working independently without supervision
- No prior AI, machine learning, or data science experience required
Nice to Have
- Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, CompTIA Security+, CySA+, GIAC, or equivalent
- Experience working in a SOC, CSIRT, or cybersecurity consulting role
- Familiarity with security tools — firewalls, IDS/IPS, EDR, SIEM platforms, vulnerability scanners
- Background in penetration testing, red teaming, or threat hunting
- Knowledge of compliance frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, MAS TRM, CSA Cyber Trust Mark)
- Experience writing security documentation, runbooks, or technical advisories
- Familiarity with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP) or container security
- Prior experience evaluating or interacting with AI/LLM tools
Why Join Us
- Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside leading research labs
- Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you
- Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, task-based work
- Make a direct, tangible impact on AI safety — your expertise prevents AI from giving dangerous security advice
- Apply your defensive security skills in a novel, intellectually engaging context
- Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch
- Join a global community of domain experts shaping how AI understands the world
Key skills/competency
- Cybersecurity Defense Expert
- AI Training
- Threat Analysis
- Incident Response
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Network Security
- Endpoint Protection
- SIEM/SOC Operations
- Cloud Security
- MITRE ATT&CK
Skills & topics
- Cybersecurity Defense Expert
- AI Training
- Remote
- Contract
- Cybersecurity
- AI Safety
- Threat Analysis
- Incident Response
- Vulnerability Management
- Network Security
- Endpoint Protection
- SIEM
- SOC
- Cloud Security
- IAM
- MITRE ATT&CK
- Alignerr
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight hands-on cybersecurity defense experience and critical evaluation skills. Quantify achievements where possible.
- Craft a compelling cover letter: Emphasize your ability to spot errors and your understanding of AI safety implications.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss cybersecurity scenarios and how you'd identify AI output flaws.
- Showcase self-motivation: Demonstrate your ability to work independently and asynchronously, as required for this remote role.
- Research Alignerr: Understand their mission to improve AI safety through expert review.
Technical preparation
Review common attack frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK).,Understand defensive strategies and best practices.,Familiarize yourself with security tools.,Practice evaluating technical security recommendations.
Behavioral questions
Demonstrate critical thinking in evaluations.,Showcase strong written communication skills.,Highlight your methodical review approach.,Provide examples of self-motivation.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the work arrangement for the Cybersecurity Defense Expert AI Training role at Alignerr?
- The Cybersecurity Defense Expert AI Training role at Alignerr is fully remote. This allows for flexible work hours and location, enabling you to work asynchronously on your own schedule.
- Do I need prior AI or machine learning experience for the Cybersecurity Defense Expert role?
- No, prior AI or machine learning experience is not required for the Cybersecurity Defense Expert AI Training role. Alignerr specifically seeks individuals with hands-on cybersecurity defense experience and a critical eye.
- What are the typical weekly hours for the Cybersecurity Defense Expert role?
- The commitment for the Cybersecurity Defense Expert AI Training role is flexible, ranging from 10 to 40 hours per week, allowing you to choose the level of engagement that suits you.
- What kind of content will I be evaluating as a Cybersecurity Defense Expert?
- As a Cybersecurity Defense Expert, you will evaluate AI-generated cybersecurity content, including threat analyses, incident response plans, vulnerability assessments, security configurations, defensive strategies, and code snippets.
- How does Alignerr ensure the safety of AI-generated security guidance?
- Alignerr relies on Cybersecurity Defense Experts like you to review AI outputs for accuracy, real-world applicability, and safety. Your expertise helps prevent AI from providing dangerous or misleading security advice.
- What are the key cybersecurity defense areas Alignerr is looking for?
- Alignerr is looking for expertise in areas such as network security, endpoint protection, SIEM/SOC operations, incident response, vulnerability management, cloud security, or identity and access management.
- Can industry certifications help my application for the Cybersecurity Defense Expert role?
- Yes, industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, CompTIA Security+, CySA+, GIAC, or equivalent are considered a plus and can strengthen your application for the Cybersecurity Defense Expert AI Training role.