Cloud Security Analyst
Alignerr • Remote
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About this Role
What You'll Do
- Analyze cloud security scenarios across AWS, GCP, and Azure to identify real-world risks and failure patterns
- Review and assess IAM, networking, storage, and container security issues
- Classify security gaps, misconfigurations, and cloud-related failures based on real-world impact
- Validate and improve AI-generated security reasoning so it accurately reflects how cloud incidents actually unfold
- Provide structured, expert feedback that helps frontier AI models reason more accurately about cloud threats
About the Role
We're partnering with leading AI research labs to build smarter, safer AI systems — and we need cloud security practitioners who know how cloud environments fail in the real world. This isn't a theoretical exercise. You'll be working with real cloud security scenarios across AWS, GCP, and Azure, helping to evaluate and improve AI reasoning around misconfigurations, IAM failures, blast radius, and incident response. Your expertise directly shapes how the next generation of AI understands cloud security.
- Organization: Alignerr
- Type: Hourly Contract
- Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
- Location: Fully Remote
Who You Are
- 2+ years of hands-on experience working with cloud environments in production
- Solid understanding of cloud IAM, networking, storage, and container security
- Familiar with real-world misconfigurations and how cloud security incidents develop
- Able to reason clearly about blast radius, risk exposure, and business impact
- Clear and structured communicator — you can explain complex security concepts in writing
Nice to Have
- Experience with cloud security tools (e.g., AWS Security Hub, GCP Security Command Center, Azure Defender)
- Background in penetration testing, red teaming, or cloud incident response
- Familiarity with frameworks like CIS Benchmarks, MITRE ATT&CK for Cloud, or CSA CCM
- Certifications such as AWS Security Specialty, CCSP, or equivalent
Why Join Us
- Work directly on frontier AI systems with top research labs
- Fully remote and flexible — work on your own schedule
- Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and global collaboration
- Your real-world expertise shapes how AI understands and reasons about cloud security
- Potential for ongoing work and contract extension
Requirements
- Fluent proficiency in English (Written & Verbal)
- Reliable high-speed internet connection
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
- Demonstrated expertise in Software Engineering
Compensation Analysis
We're partnering with leading AI research labs to build smarter, safer AI systems — and we need cloud security practitioners who know how cloud environments fail in the real world. This isn't a theoretical exercise. You'll be working with real cloud security scenarios across AWS, GCP, and Azure, helping to evaluate and improve AI reasoning around m
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the assessment actually like?
Notoriously strict. Alignerr uses TestGorilla for role-specific timed tests — a blank coding environment for engineers, rigorous grammar and fact-checking for writers. There is almost no hand-holding. The critical catch: this is essentially a one-shot process. Fail or abandon the assessment, and you are typically locked out of that role permanently with no option to retake.
How quickly can I start earning after I pass?
Not immediately. Even after passing the assessment and completing identity verification (via Persona) and billing setup (via Deel), you may sit in a waiting pool for weeks or months. You only start earning when a project matching your specific skills launches and you are officially assigned. Do not plan around Alignerr income until you are actively on a project.
Is there a community?
Yes — and it is one of Alignerr's genuine strengths. Once assigned to a project, you are added to Slack channels where you can ask questions, get rubric clarifications from admins, and talk to other AI trainers. This is rare in AI training and makes a real difference when guidelines are ambiguous or change mid-project.
What does the work actually look like?
It is practical, hands-on data work. You might be recording short videos, categorizing images, rating text responses, or analyzing data. The tasks are designed to be short and distinct—typically 5-60 minutes per task.
How flexible is the schedule?
Extremely. This is true "log in and work" flexibility. You can usually work for 20 minutes or 4 hours depending on your availability. There are rarely minimum hour requirements, making it ideal for side income.
Is there an interview?
Usually, no. Hiring for these roles is almost entirely based on passing an automated assessment or "qualification" task. If you pass the test, you get access to the work.
What is the barrier to entry?
Alignerr is known for difficult technical assessments. You must pass a timed test in your specific domain (e.g., Python, Physics, or Language) before you are eligible for any paid projects.