Emerging Tech Security Analyst

Alignerr; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Part time

Job summary

A pioneering AI security firm is seeking an AI / Emerging Tech Security Analyst to analyze security scenarios and evaluate AI models for safety and reliability. The position offers flexible remote work and competitive compensation ranging from $40 to $60 per hour. Candidates should have a strong security background and a keen interest in AI technologies. Responsibilities include reviewing potential vulnerabilities and recommending mitigations for various AI systems.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Flexible remote work

Autonomy and flexibility

Qualifications

• Background in security with a strong interest in AI systems.
• Understanding of modern security threat modeling.
• Curious, analytical, and precise in evaluating systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze AI and LLM security scenarios.
• Review prompt injection and data leakage cases.
• Classify security issues based on real-world impact.
• Help evaluate AI system behavior for safety.

Skills

Security background

Understanding of AI systems

Analytical skills

Curiosity about AI technologies

Job description

About The Job

At Alignerr, we partner with the world’s leading AI research teams and labs to build and train cutting-edge AI models. We’re focused on the security of AI systems themselves, examining how modern models can be attacked, misused, or pushed beyond their intended boundaries. You will work with realistic scenarios to help ensure AI systems remain safe, reliable, and aligned with security best practices.

Organization: Alignerr Position: AI / Emerging Tech Security Analyst Type: Contract / Task-Based Compensation: $40–$60 /hour Location: Remote Commitment: 10–40 hours/week

What You’ll Do

• Analyze AI and LLM security scenarios to understand how models behave under adversarial or unexpected conditions
• Review prompt injection, data leakage, model abuse, and system misuse cases
• Classify security issues and appropriate mitigations based on real-world impact and likelihood
• Help evaluate and improve AI system behavior so it remains safe, reliable, and aligned with security best practices

What We’re Looking For

• Background in security with a strong interest in how AI systems are built and deployed
• Understanding of modern security threat modeling applied to emerging AI technologies
• Curious, analytical, and precise when evaluating complex systems and potential risks

Why Join Us

• Competitive pay and flexible remote work.
• Work directly on frontier AI systems.
• Freelance perks: autonomy, flexibility, and global collaboration.
• Potential for contract extension.

Application Process (Takes 10–15 min)

• Submit your resume
• Complete a short screening
• Project matching and onboarding

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