AI Security Penetration Tester (Contract)

Alignerr • United States

Remote

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AI Summary

Conduct penetration tests against AI-powered applications, APIs, and infrastructure to uncover security vulnerabilities. Identify and exploit weaknesses in AI/ML pipelines, including prompt injection, model manipulation, and data poisoning. Document findings with severity ratings and actionable remediation guidance.

Key Highlights

Fully remote, flexible contract role (10-40 hours/week)

Focus on AI-specific attack surfaces like adversarial inputs and jailbreaks

Work independently on high-impact projects improving AI system security

Key Responsibilities

Conduct penetration tests against AI-powered applications, APIs, and infrastructure to uncover security vulnerabilities

Identify and exploit weaknesses in AI/ML pipelines, including prompt injection, model manipulation, data poisoning vectors, and authentication flaws

Perform web application, network, and API security assessments using industry-standard tools and methodologies

Simulate real-world attack scenarios from reconnaissance through exploitation and post-exploitation

Document findings in clear, structured reports with severity ratings, evidence, and actionable remediation guidance

Evaluate AI-specific attack surfaces including adversarial inputs, jailbreaks, and data exfiltration risks

Stay current with emerging AI security threats and contribute insights to improve testing methodologies

Work independently on task-based engagements on your own schedule

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Technical Skills Required

Burp Suite Metasploit Nmap Kali Linux OWASP PTES MITRE ATT&CK

Benefits & Perks

Fully remote and flexible schedule

Freelance autonomy with high-impact engagements

Potential for ongoing work and contract extension

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Nice to Have

Relevant certifications such as OSCP, OSCE, CEH, GPEN, GXPN, or eWPT

Experience with AI/ML security testing — adversarial machine learning, prompt injection, LLM red-teaming

Background in red teaming, bug bounty programs, or CTF competitions

Familiarity with cloud security (AWS, GCP, Azure) and container security

Programming or scripting skills in Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar

Knowledge of secure development practices and DevSecOps workflows

Experience conducting security assessments in compliance-driven environments (SOC 2, ISO 27001, etc.)

Job Description

What if your hacking skills could directly shape how safe and secure AI systems are for millions of users worldwide? We're looking for AI Security Penetration Testers to probe, attack, and stress-test AI-powered applications and infrastructure — identifying vulnerabilities before bad actors do.This is a fully remote, flexible contract role where your offensive security expertise meets the cutting edge of artificial intelligence. You'll work on high-impact projects that directly improve the security posture of AI systems used at scale.

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

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