Freelance Cybersecurity Analyst - AI Trainer

Mindrift; Siang; Remote; INR 2,464,400 - 4,928,801; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay up to $19/hour

Flexible remote freelance role

Experience on advanced AI projects

Job summary

A leading AI and cybersecurity firm is seeking a Freelance Cybersecurity Analyst - AI Trainer based in India to analyze and investigate security alerts and enhance AI models. The role requires expertise in cybersecurity, particularly in operations and threat detection, along with strong analytical skills. Flexible remote work setup and an opportunity to influence AI development are offered. Compensation is up to $19/hour based on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity operations or incident response.
• Proficient in KQL or equivalent log analysis tools.
• Experience working in Security Operations Centers (SOC).

Responsibilities

• Analyze and investigate simulated security alerts across various environments.
• Conduct proactive threat hunting to identify vulnerabilities.
• Provide expert feedback on AI performance in threat detection.

Skills

Cybersecurity Operations

Incident Response

Threat Detection

Microsoft Defender

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

KQL

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Splunk

Microsoft Sentinel

Job description

Freelance Cybersecurity Analyst - AI Trainer

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Only for candidates residing in the specified country. Submit your resume in English and indicate your level of English proficiency.

What We Do

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

About The Role

GenAI models are improving very quickly. As an AI Tutor in Coding, you will collaborate on projects addressing specialized questions and complex reasoning skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and investigate simulated security alerts 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

• You 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.
• You have at least 3 years of hands‑on experience in cybersecurity operations, incident response, or threat detection.
• You have a proven background working in Security Operations Centers (SOC).
• You are able to investigate, triage, and respond to complex security incidents across endpoints, identities, and cloud environments.
• You are 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).
• You have strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with experience using KQL (Kusto Query Language) or equivalent log analysis tools for threat detection and investigation.
• You have prior experience in threat intelligence, vulnerability management, or incident correlation.
• Your level of English is advanced (C1) or above.
• You are 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, so 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 $19/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.