Freelance AI Security Engineer - Johannesburg - Mindrift

    Mindrift
    Mindrift Johannesburg

    3 days ago

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    Description

    Expert AI Security Specialist

    A unique opportunity awaits a skilled individual to contribute to the advancement of artificial intelligence through collaborative Generative AI projects.

    About The Project

    The goal is to develop AI systems capable of identifying and addressing specialized questions, as well as achieving complex reasoning skills.

    Your Role

    You will use your expertise to train AI models in a controlled and ethical manner, focusing on security weaknesses. This involves designing and executing code injection attacks to identify vulnerabilities in AI-powered computer agents.

    Requirements

    • Strong Linux administration and automation skills (Bash, Python).
    • Experience with web security (HTTP, API security, web scraping, DOM manipulation).
    • Knowledge of AI security risks, including prompt injection and adversarial attacks.
    • Deep understanding of networking protocols, OS security, and web application security.
    • Cloud security expertise (AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, Terraform).
    • Proficiency in English: advanced (C1) or above.
    • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
    • Strong communication skills for reporting findings and collaborating with teams.

    Preferred Skills

    • Hands-on experience with penetration testing tools.
    • Experience in AI red teaming, adversarial ML, and LLM security testing.
    • Knowledge of OWASP Top Ten and other security frameworks.
    • Relevant security certifications (OSCP, CEH, CISSP, OSWE, API Security Architect).

    Benefits

    • Contribute to a part-time, remote, freelance project that works with your schedule and commitments.
    • Be part of an exciting AI project.
    • Enrich your portfolio with new experience.
    • Make a tangible impact on the quality of AI.

    Project Details

    This is a flexible, community-focused project that requires no developer skills. You will have access to sample documentation and receive an onboarding session to guide you through the process.

    Key Technologies

    Docker containers, Bash, Python, HTML files, Linux commands, and more.

    Seniority level

    Entry level

    Employment type

    Part-time

    Job function

    Information Technology

    Industries

    IT Services and IT Consulting

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