AI / Emerging Tech Security Analyst

Alignerr; Johannesburg; Remote; ZAR 344,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

Alignerr is seeking an AI Security Analyst to probe frontier models, identify vulnerabilities, and help ensure safety and reliability of advanced AI systems. This fully remote contract role emphasizes adversarial thinking, threat modeling, and precise documentation, with flexible hours and independent work on real-world security challenges.

You will analyze AI security scenarios, investigate prompt injection and data leakage, and recommend mitigations based on impact.

Qualifications

• Background in cybersecurity, information security, or a related technical field.
• Solid understanding of modern threat modeling, attack surfaces, and adversarial thinking.
• Analytical and precise — you approach complex systems methodically and document findings clearly.
• Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong written communication skills for documenting vulnerabilities and mitigations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze AI and LLM security scenarios to understand model behavior under adversarial conditions.
• Investigate prompt injection, data leakage, model abuse, and system misuse in realistic settings.
• Classify security vulnerabilities and recommend mitigations based on impact and likelihood.
• Apply threat modeling frameworks to emerging AI technologies and deployment contexts.
• Evaluate and improve AI system behavior to stay safe, aligned, and resilient to attacks.
• Work independently on task-based assignments with flexible scheduling.

Skills

Threat modeling

Adversarial thinking

Independent working

Technical writing

Job description

About The Role

What if your security expertise could directly shape how the world's most powerful AI systems defend themselves against attack? We're looking for AI Security Analysts to probe frontier models, uncover vulnerabilities, and help ensure that cutting-edge AI remains safe, reliable, and resistant to misuse.

About The Role

What if your security expertise could directly shape how the world's most powerful AI systems defend themselves against attack? We're looking for AI Security Analysts to probe frontier models, uncover vulnerabilities, and help ensure that cutting-edge AI remains safe, reliable, and resistant to misuse.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for security professionals who are curious about how modern AI systems can be exploited — and how to stop it. If you think in threat models, live for adversarial scenarios, and want to work on technology that matters, this is your opportunity.

• Organization: Alignerr
• Type: Hourly Contract
• 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
• Investigate prompt injection, data leakage, model abuse, and system misuse cases in realistic settings
• Classify security vulnerabilities and recommend appropriate mitigations based on real-world impact and likelihood
• Apply threat modeling frameworks to emerging AI technologies and deployment contexts
• Evaluate and improve AI system behavior so it remains safe, aligned, and resilient against attack
• Work independently on task-based assignments — fully on your own schedule

Who You Are

• Background in cybersecurity, information security, or a related technical field
• Solid understanding of modern threat modeling, attack surfaces, and adversarial thinking
• Genuinely curious about how AI systems are built, deployed, and potentially exploited
• Analytical and precise — you approach complex systems methodically and document findings clearly
• Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision
• Strong written communication skills for documenting vulnerabilities and mitigations

Nice to Have

• Hands-on experience with penetration testing, red teaming, or vulnerability research
• Familiarity with large language models (LLMs), AI APIs, or machine learning pipelines
• Background in application security, cloud security, or secure software development
• Experience with prompt injection, adversarial ML, or AI safety research
• Relevant certifications (OSCP, CEH, CISSP, or similar)

Why Join Us

• Work directly on frontier AI systems alongside leading AI 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 tangible impact on the safety and security of AI at a critical moment in its development
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch