Freelance Cybersecurity Analyst - AI Trainer

Mindrift; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 465,946 - 663,620; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates up to $24

Work on advanced AI projects

Flexible hours to fit other commitments

Job summary

A tech company specializing in AI solutions is hiring a Freelance Cybersecurity Analyst for a part-time role focused on identifying vulnerabilities, assessing AI performance, and ensuring cybersecurity. The ideal candidate holds a relevant degree and has at least 3 years of experience in cybersecurity, particularly in Security Operations Centers. This remote position offers competitive pay with flexible hours, aiming to shape the future of AI technology.

Qualifications

• Proven background working in Security Operations Centers (SOC).
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity operations.
• Advanced English level (C1) or above.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and investigate simulated security alerts and incidents.
• Conduct proactive threat hunting using KQL.
• Assess the accuracy of AI-generated security reports.

Skills

KQL (Kusto Query Language)

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Hands-on experience in cybersecurity operations

Experience in Security Operations Centers (SOC)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity or related fields

Industry certifications (e.g., SC-200, AZ-500, CISSP, CEH, CompTIA Security+)

Tools

Microsoft Defender products

Microsoft Sentinel or similar SIEM tools

Job description

Freelance Cybersecurity Analyst - AI Trainer

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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, 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

• 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 $24/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

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa