Cybersecurity Defense Expert
Cybersecurity Defense Expert (AI Training)About The RoleWhat 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 Experts based in Germany 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: AlignerrType: Hourly ContractLocation: RemoteCommitment: 10–40 hours/weekWhat You'll DoReview AI-generated cybersecurity content — including threat analyses, remediation steps, security configurations, and defensive strategies — for accuracy and real-world applicabilityIdentify dangerous errors, outdated practices, misconfigurations, and misleading security advice in AI outputsEvaluate whether AI-generated incident response plans, detection rules, and hardening guides would actually work in production environmentsCraft challenging, realistic cybersecurity scenarios and prompts to stress-test AI capabilities and uncover blind spotsProvide structured, detailed feedback on technical accuracy, completeness, and safety of AI-generated security guidanceAssess code snippets, scripts, and tool configurations related to defensive security for correctness and best practicesWork independently and asynchronously — fully on your own scheduleWho You AreHands-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 managementSolid understanding of common attack frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, kill chain methodology) and how defenders counter themAbility to critically evaluate technical security recommendations and spot errors that could lead to real harmStrong written communication skills in English — you can explain complex security concepts clearly and conciselyDetail-oriented with a methodical, thorough approach to review workSelf-motivated and reliable when working independently without supervisionNo prior AI, machine learning, or data science experience requiredNice to HaveIndustry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, CompTIA Security+, CySA+, GIAC, or equivalentExperience working in a SOC, CSIRT, or cybersecurity consulting roleFamiliarity with security tools — firewalls, IDS/IPS, EDR, SIEM platforms, vulnerability scannersBackground in penetration testing, red teaming, or threat huntingKnowledge of compliance frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, BSI IT-Grundschutz, GDPR security requirements)Experience writing security documentation, runbooks, or technical advisoriesFamiliarity with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP) or container securityPrior experience evaluating or interacting with AI/LLM toolsWhy Join UsWork on cutting-edge AI projects alongside leading research labsFully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits youFreelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, task-based workMake a direct, tangible impact on AI safety — your expertise prevents AI from giving dangerous security adviceApply your defensive security skills in a novel, intellectually engaging contextPotential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launchJoin a global community of domain experts shaping how AI understands the world