Freelance Cybersecurity Analyst - AI Trainer

Mindrift; Canada; Remote; CAD 75,796 - 104,220; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates up to $55/hour

Work on advanced AI projects

Flexible schedule to fit primary commitments

Job summary

A technology consulting firm based in Canada is seeking a Freelance Cybersecurity Analyst - AI Trainer to collaborate on innovative AI projects. The role involves analyzing security alerts, conducting threat hunting, and providing expert feedback on AI performance. Ideal candidates should have a solid background in cybersecurity operations, proficiency in Microsoft Defender products, and advanced English skills. This is a remote, part-time opportunity with competitive pay based on experience and skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity operations.
• Experience working in Security Operations Centers (SOC).
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze simulated security alerts across various environments.
• Conduct proactive threat hunting using KQL.
• Assess AI-generated security incident reports.

Skills

Cybersecurity operations

Incident response

Threat detection

Microsoft Defender products

Analytical skills

KQL (Kusto Query Language)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science or related fields

Recognized industry certification (e.g., SC-200, AZ-500, CISSP)

Tools

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Microsoft Sentinel

Splunk

Job description

Freelance Cybersecurity Analyst - AI Trainer

Posted 2 days ago. Be among the first 25 applicants.

Location limitation: This opportunity is only for candidates currently residing in the specified country. Please submit your resume in English and indicate your level of English proficiency.

At Mindrift, innovation meets opportunity. We believe in using the power of collective intelligence to ethically shape the future of AI.

What We Do

The Mindrift platform connects specialists with AI projects from major tech innovators. Our mission is to unlock the potential of Generative AI by tapping into real-world expertise from across the globe.

About The Role

GenAI models are improving very quickly, and one of our goals is to make them capable of addressing specialized questions and achieving complex reasoning skills. If you join the platform as an AI Tutor in Coding, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate on these projects.

While every project is unique, typical responsibilities include:

• Analyze and investigate simulated security alerts and incidents across endpoints, identities, and cloud environments.
• Conduct proactive threat hunting using KQL or similar query languages to identify hidden vulnerabilities and emerging threats that automated systems may miss.
• Assess the accuracy and depth of AI-generated security incident reports and threat analyses.
• Review, validate, and improve the model's understanding of Microsoft Defender products and SOC workflows.
• Provide expert feedback on AI performance in identifying and classifying cybersecurity threats.

How To Get Started

Simply apply to this post, qualify, and get the chance to contribute to projects aligned with your skills, on your own schedule. From creating training prompts to refining model responses, you'll help shape the future of AI while ensuring technology benefits everyone.

Requirements

• Hold a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Security / Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics, Network or Computer Engineering or other related fields. Recognized industry certification (e.g., SC-200, AZ-500, CISSP, CEH, GCIH, CSA, CompTIA Security+) is preferred.
• Have at least 3 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity operations, incident response, or threat detection.
• Have a proven background working in Security Operations Centers (SOC).
• Be able to investigate, triage, and respond to complex security incidents across endpoints, identities, and cloud environments.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Defender products (Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Defender for Identity, Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps) and familiar with Microsoft Sentinel or similar SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar, Elastic).
• Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience using KQL (Kusto Query Language) or equivalent log analysis tools for threat detection and investigation.
• Have prior experience in threat intelligence, vulnerability management, or incident correlation.
• Your level of English is advanced (C1) or above.
• Be ready to learn new methods, able to switch between tasks and topics quickly and sometimes work with challenging, complex guidelines.
• Our freelance role is fully remote; you just need a laptop, internet connection, time available and enthusiasm to take on a challenge.

Benefits

• Get paid for your expertise, with rates that can go up to $55/hour depending on your skills, experience, and project needs.
• Take part in a part-time, remote, freelance project that fits around your primary professional or academic commitments.
• Work on advanced AI projects and gain valuable experience that enhances your portfolio.
• Influence how future AI models understand and communicate in your field of expertise.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Other

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Mindrift by 2x.

Get notified about new Cyber Security Analyst jobs in Canada.