Freelance AI Security Engineer - job 1 of 6

At Mindrift, innovation meets opportunity. We believe in using the power of collective intelligence to ethically shape the future of AI.

What we do

The Mindrift platform connects specialists with AI projects from major tech innovators. Our mission is to unlock the potential of Generative AI by tapping into real-world expertise from across the globe.

About the Role

GenAI models are improving very quickly, and one of our goals is to make them capable of addressing specialized questions and achieving complex reasoning skills. If you join the platform as an AI Tutor in Cybersecurity, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate on these projects. 

Although every project is unique, you might typically:

• Design and implement an indirect prompt injection attack that will expose a vulnerability of the user agent.
• Define comprehensive scoring criteria to evaluate the accuracy of the AI’s answers.
• Correct the model’s responses based on your domain-specific knowledge.

How to get started

Simply apply to this post, qualify, and get the chance to contribute to projects aligned with your skills, on your own schedule. From creating training prompts to refining model responses, you’ll help shape the future of AI while ensuring technology benefits everyone.

Required Qualifications:

• Proven experience in penetration testing, ethical hacking, or a related cybersecurity field.
• Proficiency with penetration testing tools such as Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nessus, and Nmap.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols, operating systems, and web application security.
• Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash).
• Familiarity with OWASP Top Ten, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, and other security frameworks.
• Relevant certifications such as CEH, OSCP, OSWE, or CISSP (preferred).
• Proficiency in English: advanced (C1) or above.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills for reporting findings and collaborating with teams.
• Our freelance role is fully remote so, you just need a laptop, internet connection, time available and enthusiasm to take on a challenge.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with cloud security testing (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and tools.
• Understanding of secure software development lifecycle (SDLC).

Why this freelance opportunity might be a great fit for you?

• Take part in a part-time, remote, freelance project that fits around your primary professional or academic commitments.
• Work on advanced AI projects and gain valuable experience that enhances your portfolio.
• Influence how future AI models understand and communicate in your field of expertise.