Cybersecurity Defense Expert

- Organization: Alignerr - Type: Hourly Contract - Location: Remote - Commitment: 10–40 hours/week

What You'll Do

* Review AI-generated cybersecurity content — including threat analyses, remediation steps, security configurations, and defensive strategies — for accuracy and real-world applicability * Identify dangerous errors, outdated practices, misconfigurations, and misleading security advice in AI outputs * Evaluate whether AI-generated incident response plans, detection rules, and hardening guides would actually work in production environments * Craft challenging, realistic cybersecurity scenarios and prompts to stress-test AI capabilities and uncover blind spots * Provide structured, detailed feedback on technical accuracy, completeness, and safety of AI-generated security guidance * Assess code snippets, scripts, and tool configurations related to defensive security for correctness and best practices * Work independently and asynchronously — fully on your own schedule

Who You Are

* Hands-on experience in one or more areas of cybersecurity defense — network security, endpoint protection, SIEM/SOC operations, incident response, vulnerability management, cloud security, or identity and access management * Solid understanding of common attack frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, kill chain methodology) and how defenders counter them * Ability to critically evaluate technical security recommendations and spot errors that could lead to real harm * Strong written communication skills in English — you can explain complex security concepts clearly and concisely * Detail-oriented with a methodical, thorough approach to review work * Self-motivated and reliable when working independently without supervision * No prior AI, machine learning, or data science experience required

Nice to Have

* Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, CompTIA Security+, CySA+, GIAC, or equivalent * Experience working in a SOC, CSIRT, or cybersecurity consulting role * Familiarity with security tools — firewalls, IDS/IPS, EDR, SIEM platforms, vulnerability scanners * Background in penetration testing, red teaming, or threat hunting * Knowledge of compliance frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, GDPR, NIS2 Directive) * Experience writing security documentation, runbooks, or technical advisories * Familiarity with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP) or container security * Prior experience evaluating or interacting with AI/LLM tools

Why Join Us

* Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside leading 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 direct, tangible impact on AI safety — your expertise prevents AI from giving dangerous security advice * Apply your defensive security skills in a novel, intellectually engaging context * Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch * Join a global community of domain experts shaping how AI understands the world