Cybersecurity Defense Expert
Alignerr · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- Hybrid
- Contract
- $50,000 / year
- Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Job highlights
- Evaluate AI-generated security content for accuracy.
- Stress-test AI capabilities with real-world scenarios.
- Improve AI guidance on threat analysis and response.
- Work remotely with flexible hours.
- Shape AI safety with your expertise.
About the role
Cybersecurity Defense Expert (AI Training)
About The Role
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.
This is a fully remote, flexible contract role ideal for cybersecurity professionals in India's thriving InfoSec community. 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- Identify dangerous errors, outdated practices, misconfigurations, and misleading security advice in AI outputs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, SOC 2)
- 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
- Network Security
- Incident Response
- Vulnerability Management
- Cloud Security
- AI Safety
- Threat Analysis
- Security Auditing
- MITRE ATT&CK
- Security Content Evaluation
Skills & topics
- Cybersecurity Defense Expert
- AI Training
- AI Safety
- Remote Work
- Cybersecurity
- Incident Response
- Threat Analysis
- Vulnerability Management
- Network Security
- Hourly Contract
How to get hired
- Customize your resume: Highlight hands-on cybersecurity defense experience, attack frameworks, and your critical evaluation skills.
- Showcase AI impact: Emphasize how your expertise can ensure AI provides safe and accurate security guidance.
- Detail your review process: Explain your methodical approach to identifying errors and assessing technical content.
- Prepare for scenario questions: Be ready to discuss how you'd stress-test AI or evaluate its outputs.
- Demonstrate remote work capability: Highlight your self-motivation, reliability, and ability to work asynchronously.
Technical preparation
Review common attack frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK.,Familiarize yourself with defensive security tools.,Understand incident response and remediation steps.,Practice evaluating technical security documentation.
Behavioral questions
Describe a time you found a critical security flaw.,How do you ensure accuracy in your reviews?,How do you handle working independently?,Explain a complex security concept simply.
Frequently asked questions
- What kind of cybersecurity experience is most relevant for the Cybersecurity Defense Expert role at Alignerr?
- Alignerr seeks candidates with hands-on experience in cybersecurity defense, including network security, endpoint protection, SIEM/SOC operations, incident response, vulnerability management, cloud security, or identity and access management. Your real-world expertise is key to evaluating AI-generated security content.
- Do I need prior AI or machine learning experience to apply for this Cybersecurity Defense Expert position?
- No, prior AI or machine learning background is not required for the Cybersecurity Defense Expert role at Alignerr. The company values your practical cybersecurity defense instincts and critical eye to improve AI safety.
- What are the work arrangements for the Cybersecurity Defense Expert role at Alignerr?
- This is a fully remote, flexible hourly contract role at Alignerr. You can work independently and asynchronously, choosing your own schedule within a commitment of 10-40 hours per week.
- How will my feedback as a Cybersecurity Defense Expert impact AI development at Alignerr?
- As a Cybersecurity Defense Expert at Alignerr, your feedback will directly shape how AI understands, detects, and responds to cybersecurity threats. You'll help ensure AI systems provide accurate, actionable, and safe security guidance, preventing dangerous hallucinations.
- What is the expected commitment for a Cybersecurity Defense Expert at Alignerr?
- The commitment for a Cybersecurity Defense Expert at Alignerr is flexible, ranging from 10 to 40 hours per week. This allows you to work asynchronously on your own schedule as an hourly contractor.
- What are some 'nice to have' qualifications for the Alignerr Cybersecurity Defense Expert role?
- Nice-to-have qualifications for the Cybersecurity Defense Expert role at Alignerr include industry certifications (CISSP, CISM, etc.), experience in a SOC/CSIRT/consulting role, familiarity with security tools, penetration testing/red teaming background, knowledge of compliance frameworks, experience writing security documentation, and familiarity with cloud or container security.