Cybersecurity Penetration Testing Expert (AI Security) About The Role What if your hacking skills could directly shape how secure and secure AI systems are for millions of users worldwide? We're looking for Cybersecurity Penetration Testing Experts 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 What You'll Do 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 Who You Are Experienced penetration tester with a strong understanding of offensive security principles and methodologies (OWASP, PTES, MITRE ATT&CK;)





Proficient with industry-standard tools such as Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, Kali Linux, or equivalent

Solid understanding of web application security, network security, and API security testing

Able to think like an attacker — creative, persistent, and methodical in finding what others miss

Strong written communication skills — you can translate complex technical findings into clear, actionable reports

Self-motivated and reliable when working independently without direct supervision

Comfortable working across diverse technology stacks and environments 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.) Why Join Us Work on cutting-edge AI security projects alongside leading research labs

Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you

Freelance autonomy with access to high-impact, intellectually challenging engagements

Be at the forefront of AI security — a rapidly growing field with massive demand

Sharpen your skills against novel AI-specific attack surfaces that few security professionals have encountered

Contribute directly to making AI systems safer and more trustworthy for users worldwide

Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch

📌 Cybersecurity Penetration Testing Expert (Bengaluru)
🏢 Alignerr
📍 Bengaluru