Emerging Tech Security Analyst

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

Job summary

A leading AI security firm is looking for an AI / Emerging Tech Security Analyst to assess security vulnerabilities in AI systems. The role involves analyzing security scenarios, classifying risks, and providing mitigation strategies. Candidates should have a background in security, an understanding of AI technologies, and strong analytical skills. This position offers competitive pay, flexibility in remote work, and the chance to work directly on frontier AI systems.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Flexible remote work

Freelance autonomy

Potential for contract extension

Qualifications

• Background in security with a strong interest in AI systems.
• Curiosity and precision in evaluating complex systems.
• Understanding modern security threats in AI.

Responsibilities

• Analyze AI security scenarios under unexpected conditions.
• Classify security issues and suggest mitigations.
• Evaluate and enhance AI system behaviors.

Skills

Security analysis

Understanding of threat modeling

Analytical thinking

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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