AI Security Specialist

3 days ago

Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa Mindrift Full time

At Mindrift, innovation meets opportunity. We are at the forefront of using collective intelligence to shape the future of artificial intelligence.

Our goal is to advance the field of AI through collaborative Generative AI projects with domain experts. The Mindrift platform enables experts to work on a variety of tasks ranging from creating training prompts for AI models to refining AI responses for better relevance.

You will have the unique opportunity to contribute to AI development remotely. Flexible and community-focused, without the need for developer skills, you can make a tangible impact on the quality of AI.

About the Role

Generative AI models are rapidly improving, and one of our key objectives is to make them capable of addressing specialized questions and achieving complex reasoning skills.

In this role, you will utilize your expertise to train AI systems to identify and exploit security weaknesses in a controlled and ethical manner.

Your responsibilities will involve designing and executing a code injection attack to identify vulnerabilities in an AI-powered computer agent. You will receive comprehensive onboarding and sample documentation to guide you through the process. This means working with Docker containers, writing Bash and Python scripts, modifying HTML files, crafting malicious Linux commands, etc.

Key Requirements

Mandatory Qualifications:

  1. Strong Linux administration and automation skills (Bash, Python, PowerShell).
  2. Hands-on experience with penetration testing tools (Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nessus, Nmap).
  3. Knowledge of AI security risks, including prompt injection, adversarial attacks, and AI red teaming.
  4. Experience in automating security tasks, securing DevOps workflows, and integrating security into CI/CD pipelines.
  5. Cloud security expertise (AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD security).
  6. Relevant security certifications (OSCP, CEH, CISSP, OSWE, API Security Architect).
  7. Proficiency in English: advanced (C1) or above.
  8. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  9. Strong communication skills for reporting findings and collaborating with teams.
  10. This freelance role allows you to work remotely, so all you need is a laptop, internet connection, time available, and enthusiasm to take on a challenge.

Desirable Skills:

  1. Experience in AI red teaming, adversarial ML, LLM security testing.
  2. Deep understanding of networking protocols, OS security, and web application security.
  3. Knowledge of OWASP Top Ten, MITRE ATT&CK, and other security frameworks.
  4. Experience with web security (HTTP, API security, web scraping, DOM manipulation).
Why Join Us
  1. Take part in a flexible, remote, freelance project that aligns with your schedule and commitments.
  2. Be part of an exciting AI project.
  3. Enhance your portfolio with new experience.
  4. Make a tangible impact on the quality of AI.

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