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Government Security Technology Expert

You will help evaluate AI systems that work with government security technology, defense systems, and complex technical programs. The work focuses on realistic, unclassified material and practical technical judgment.

Field
Cybersecurity
Where
United States, Algeria, Argentina, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh +46 more
Commitment
part time
Posted
6 days ago

How this pay compares

At $95/hr (the midpoint of $70 to $120), this role pays more than 85% of the 56 open cybersecurity roles with a listed pay range, above the median of $70.

Among platforms with 10 or more priced cybersecurity roles, OpenTrain AI has the highest median ($93/hr across 14 roles) and Alignerr the lowest ($50/hr across 33).

OpenTrain AI roles that closed since late October stayed listed a median of 31 days (122 roles). OpenTrain AI posted this one 6 days ago.

Computed from 2,746 open roles we track across Mercor, micro1, Handshake AI, Alignerr, Appen and OpenTrain AI, refreshed daily. Midpoints of listed ranges; “up to” ceilings are left out of medians.

What you would earn at this rate

Per week, before tax

$1,425

Per month, if the work is steady

$6,175

Tax
Contract pay arrives with no tax withheld. A US contractor at this rate and these hours would set aside about $1,561 a month for self-employment tax plus federal income tax at the 12% bracket (25%, before state tax). Outside the US, your own country's rules apply.

Assumes paid hours only; unpaid assessments, onboarding and gaps between projects lower the real figure. Full take-home calculator · Track what you actually earn

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The full listing

As posted on OpenTrain AI. See the original

The work

You will help evaluate AI systems that work with government security technology, defense systems, and complex technical programs. The work focuses on realistic, unclassified material and practical technical judgment.

  • Create realistic, unclassified scenarios involving government security technologies, defense systems, and technical programs.
  • Review technical content for accuracy, relevance, and real-world use.
  • Evaluate technical decisions and identify gaps, inconsistencies, and unsupported assumptions.
  • Apply knowledge of technology development, systems integration, and government security requirements.
  • Provide structured feedback and clear explanations for project deliverables.

What it pays and takes

This is remote, flexible contractor work completed by project or task. Project duration depends on project requirements.

  • Pay: $70 to $120 USD per hour.
  • Work type: Part-time contractor work with a flexible schedule.
  • Location: Open to candidates in the United Arab Emirates, Argentina, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, Switzerland, Chile, Colombia, Germany, Denmark, Algeria, Egypt, Spain, France, the United Kingdom, Ghana, Greece, Indonesia, India, Italy, Jordan, Japan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Sri Lanka, Morocco, Mexico, Malaysia, Nigeria, the Netherlands, Oman, Peru, the Philippines, Pakistan, Palestine, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Tunisia, Taiwan, the United States, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, and South Africa.
  • Language: Professional fluency in English.
  • Required background: Significant professional experience in government or defense science and technology programs, government security systems, or advanced technical operations.
  • Knowledge of technology development, technical program management, or complex defense systems.
  • Experience evaluating technical information, applying analytical judgment, and communicating clearly in writing.
  • Helpful experience includes work with the DoD, DARPA, national laboratories, intelligence organizations, or comparable allied government institutions.
  • Additional helpful background includes defense technologies, government security systems, research and development, systems engineering, technology strategy, program evaluation, technical assessments, strategic recommendations, executive briefings, or emerging technology security implications.

How it works

You apply here in about two minutes and finish on the hiring platform. The next step is a short AI interview (technical roles include a coding challenge). Passing it is how you qualify for paid tasks, so take it soon after you are invited.

The hiring platform's application for this job asks for your resume, your LinkedIn profile, your phone number, your location and answers to 3 screening questions.

About AI training work

AI training is the human work behind systems that learn from examples, including writing scenarios, reviewing technical content, and rating model responses. People with specialized experience help assess whether AI outputs are accurate, useful, and grounded in real-world knowledge.

From applying to your first payment on OpenTrain AI

  1. 1

    Create a profile

    Create a free OpenTrain profile with your domains, languages and hourly rate.

  2. 2

    Apply

    Apply to the listing. Some listings hire through OpenTrain; others send you to the hiring platform.

  3. 3

    Funded milestones

    The client funds each milestone before work starts.

  4. 4

    First payment

    OpenTrain pays out to your connected payout method when the client approves the milestone. It doesn't publish a fixed payout schedule.

Sources: OpenTrain: AI training careers, OpenTrain docs: invoicing and payouts

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Pay history

OpenTrain AI has changed the listed pay once since Nov 5, 2026:

  • Nov 11, 2026$50-100 → $70-120/hrraised

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