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Security Red Teaming Intelligence Expert AI Trainer

Evaluate how people might misuse large language models to plan violence or other government security threats. Review model responses to attempts to bypass safeguards and judge whether the content could create a credible, material real-world threat.

Field
Cybersecurity
Where
United States
Commitment
part time
Hours
up to 20/week
Posted
6 days ago

How this pay compares

The title points to red teaming: trying to make a model produce harmful or unsafe output, so the lab can fix it. What each kind of AI training work pays

At $200/hr, this role pays more than 97% 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

Rate

$200/hr

Per week, before tax

$4,000

Per month, if the work is steady

$17,333

Tax
Contract pay arrives with no tax withheld. A US contractor at this rate and these hours would set aside about $4,308 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

Evaluate how people might misuse large language models to plan violence or other government security threats. Review model responses to attempts to bypass safeguards and judge whether the content could create a credible, material real-world threat.

Review the duties and qualifications carefully before applying.

  • Simulate malicious uses of AI and assess the model’s responses.
  • Judge the security relevance of procedural guidance, executable tactics, and specialized knowledge.
  • Use operational, analytic, or planning judgment to assess unclear and sensitive scenarios.
  • Review sensitive or graphic material and identify implications for threat detection and response.

What it pays and takes

  • Pay: Up to $200 per hour.
  • Hours: 20+ hours per week.
  • Work arrangement: Remote, asynchronous work with flexible scheduling; part-time contract role.
  • Location: Open to candidates in the United States.
  • Language: Fluent in English.
  • Required experience: Seasoned firsthand experience in intelligence, defense, federal law enforcement, special operations, counterterrorism, cyber operations, or related government security work.
  • Relevant background: Experience as an analyst, operator, or planner in areas such as counterterrorism, counterintelligence, asymmetric warfare, unconventional operations, threat finance, targeting, wargaming, or red teaming.
  • Requirements: Strong judgment in ambiguous threat scenarios and when reviewing highly actionable guidance; ability to assess sensitive or graphic material for security relevance.
  • Helpful background: Advanced study through programs such as SAMS, JAWS, NDU, or civilian programs in public policy, public administration, or security studies. Service academy education paired with real-world operational assignments is also relevant.

How it works

Apply on OpenTrain with your resume, then complete the application on the hiring site.

About AI training work

AI training is human work that helps improve AI systems by reviewing examples and model responses. This role relies on specialized security judgment to assess risks that general reviewers may not be equipped to evaluate.

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 listed this role at $200/hr since Nov 10, 2026 with no change.

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