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Freelance Cybersecurity Consultant for AI Red Teaming

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Project specification

Project duration
Period 9 Mar 2026 - 29 Apr 2026
Project capacity
Capacity from 5%
Daily rate range
Daily rate 120 - 360€
Remote work ratio
Remote from 95%
Required languages
Languages
English (Advanced)

Project expertise

Industries
Information Technology
Areas
Information Technology Research and Development

Description

We are looking for cybersecurity consultants to help train an AI model (Large Language Model - LLM) for an AI lab.

You will help the AI understand the world. As a consultant, you might be invited to join online projects to train the model in your area of expertise.

This flexible role is open to experts seeking part-time work (at least a few hours per week) or those looking for full-time opportunities:

  • Evaluate and red-team AI models, agents, and machine learning systems for vulnerabilities and safety risks.
  • Create offline, reproducible and auto-evaluable test cases to assess the safety and capabilities of AI agents.
  • Develop and implement automation scripts, custom tools, environments, and test harnesses.
  • Lead or contribute to security research initiatives, especially in AI safety, by designing and executing realistic, challenging attack scenarios for the model.
  • Advise on cybersecurity best practices and policy implications.

Requirements

  • Proficient in scripting and automation using Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
  • Experienced with containerization and CI/CD security tools, especially Docker.
  • Hands-on experience with penetration testing across web, API, network, and infrastructure environments.
  • Knowledge of vulnerabilities in current AI models, including prompt injections, and familiarity with the OWASP Top 10 for Large Language Models (LLMs).
  • Familiar with AI red-teaming frameworks such as garak or PyRIT.
  • Experience in AI/ML security, evaluation, and red teaming, particularly with LLMs, AI agents, and RAG pipelines.
  • Proficient in offensive exploitation and exploit development.
  • Skilled in reverse engineering using tools like Ghidra or equivalents.
  • Expertise in network and application security, including web application security.
  • Knowledge of operating system security concepts such as Linux privilege escalation and Windows internals.
  • Familiar with secure coding practices for full-stack development.

Application Process:

  • If selected, you will be invited to an interview by Mindrift.

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Frequently asked questions

The project preferably starts in March 2026 and is planned to end in April 2026 (1 month).

The project requires a commitment of 5 - 100% capacity (full-time).

The project offers 95 - 100% remote work.

The project offers a daily rate of 120 - 360€ which breaks down to an hourly rate of 15 - 45€/h.

The project requires the following languages: English (Advanced).

The project is related to the following industry: Information Technology.

The project covers the following business areas: Information Technology and Research and Development.

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