Cybersecurity Defense Analyst

Job summary

Review AI-generated cybersecurity guidance, code, scripts, and configurations for accuracy, safety, and real-world applicability, identifying errors and potentially harmful recommendations. Develop realistic scenarios to test AI capabilities and provide detailed feedback on the completeness and technical quality of its security outputs.

Job details

Cybersecurity Defense Analyst (AI Training) About The Role What if your cybersecurity knowledge could directly shape how AI understands, detects, and responds to the threats facing millions of organizations worldwide? We're looking for Cybersecurity Defense Analysts to evaluate, stress-test, and improve AI-generated security content — from threat analysis and incident response plans to vulnerability assessments and defensive architecture recommendations. Your real-world security instincts will help ensure AI systems give accurate, actionable, and safe cybersecurity guidance — not dangerous hallucinations. This is a fully remote, flexible contract role. No AI or machine learning background needed — just hands-on cybersecurity experience and a sharp, critical eye. 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configurations, and defensive strategies — for accuracy and real-world applicability Identify dangerous errors, outdated practices, misconfigurations, and misleading security advice in AI outputs Evaluate whether AI-generated incident response plans, detection rules, and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 — 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, PIPEDA, SOC 2) 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

What you’ll do

Review AI-generated cybersecurity guidance, code, scripts, and configurations for accuracy, safety, and real-world applicability, identifying errors and potentially harmful recommendations. Develop realistic scenarios to test AI capabilities and provide detailed feedback on the completeness and technical quality of its security outputs.

Requirements

Candidates need hands-on experience in at least one cybersecurity defense area, knowledge of common attack frameworks, and the ability to identify flaws in technical security recommendations. Strong written communication, attention to detail, and independent work habits are required; AI or machine learning experience is not required.

Benefits

• Fully Remote Work • Flexible Schedule • Freelance Autonomy • Potential for Ongoing Work and Contract Extension • Opportunity to Contribute to AI Safety

Listed skills

• Microsoft Azure · Preferred
• Technical · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• analysis · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• management · Preferred
• Machine learning · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Accuracy · Preferred
• Amazon Web Services · Preferred
• Flexible · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Cybersecurity Defense
• Threat Analysis
• Incident Response
• Vulnerability Management
• Network Security
• Endpoint Protection
• SIEM/SOC Operations
• Cloud Security
• Identity and Access Management
• MITRE ATT&CK
• Security Configuration Review
• Security Hardening
• Detection Rules
• Security Code and Script Assessment
• Technical Writing
• Critical Evaluation

Job areas

• Security & Safety
• Technology
• Data & Analytics
• Consulting