Network & Infrastructure Security Analyst
Alignerr • Remote • Posted 0 days ago
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$47.5/task
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About this Role
What You'll Do
- Analyze network, endpoint, and email security scenarios across modern enterprise environments
- Review firewall, EDR, IAM, and infrastructure security cases to determine root causes and failure points
- Classify incidents, misconfigurations, and security control failures based on realistic operational data
- Create, label, and validate security training and evaluation datasets used to improve AI systems
- Clearly document findings, root cause analysis, and business impact in structured formats
About the Role
We're partnering with the world's leading AI research teams to build and train cutting-edge security AI systems — and we need experienced practitioners who know how real enterprise environments actually work. As a Network & Infrastructure Security Analyst, you'll analyze realistic network and endpoint security scenarios, classify incidents and control failures, and help create the high-quality datasets that make AI-driven security systems smarter and more reliable. Your hands-on expertise is the signal that frontier AI needs.
- Organization: Alignerr
- Type: Hourly Contract
- Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
- Location: Fully Remote
Who You Are
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in network, infrastructure, or endpoint security roles
- Strong working knowledge of firewalls, EDR platforms, email security, IAM, SIEMs, and enterprise security tooling
- Deep understanding of how real organizations deploy, operate, and maintain security controls
- Ability to explain complex security issues clearly — root causes, attack paths, and business impact
- Detail-oriented and comfortable working independently on task-based assignments
Nice to Have
- Experience with incident response, threat hunting, or security operations
- Familiarity with frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, or CIS Controls
- Background in security architecture, red teaming, or vulnerability management
- Prior experience contributing to AI or data labeling projects
Why Join Us
- Work directly on frontier AI systems alongside world-class research teams
- Fully remote and flexible — work on your own schedule
- Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and global collaboration
- Meaningful work that shapes how AI understands and responds to real-world security threats
- 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 the world's leading AI research teams to build and train cutting-edge security AI systems — and we need experienced practitioners who know how real enterprise environments actually work. As a Network & Infrastructure Security Analyst, you'll analyze realistic network and endpoint security scenarios, classify incidents and cont
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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.