Vulnerability Management Analyst

Vulnerability Management Analyst $35-60/hr Remote Freelance STEM About the Role We're looking for experienced security practitioners to help evaluate and improve AI systems that reason about real-world cybersecurity challenges. Your hands-on knowledge of vulnerability management, exposure analysis, and remediation will directly shape how AI understands and navigates modern security operations. This is a unique opportunity to apply your security expertise beyond the SOC — and contribute to the development of frontier AI at the cutting edge of the industry. What You'll Do Analyze vulnerability reports, CVEs, and exposure scenarios across infrastructure and applications Classify severity, exploitability, and business impact — and evaluate remediation strategies Review and assess patching, mitigation, and risk prioritization decision-making scenarios Generate, label, and validate realistic security-reasoning data used to train and benchmark AI systems Help AI think like an experienced security analyst — not just recite theory Who You Are 2+ years of experience in vulnerability management, security operations, or infrastructure security Solid working knowledge of CVEs, vulnerability scanners, and patching workflows Familiar with risk prioritization frameworks and how to balance theoretical vs. real-world risk A clear, structured thinker who can explain security reasoning in writing Comfortable working independently and asynchronously Nice to Have Experience with tools like Tenable, Qualys, Rapid7, or similar platforms Background in cloud security, DevSecOps, or enterprise infrastructure Familiarity with CVSS scoring, EPSS, or exposure management frameworks Prior experience in AI training, annotation, or red teaming Why Join Us Work directly on frontier AI systems with leading research labs Fully remote and flexible — work on your own schedule Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and global collaboration Contribute to meaningful work that shapes how AI reasons about real-world security Potential for ongoing work and contract extension Alignerr