The Information Security Engineer will identify security weaknesses, monitor for breaches, and develop recovery strategies in a contract position for a research project.
Project length : ~3–4 weeks
Commitment : ≥ 10 hrs / week
Compensation : $32 – $46per hour
- Hourly rate may be higher for exception candidates
Fixpoint is hiring Information Security Engineers for a research project at a leading AI company. You will use your expertise to explain the challenges and skillsets of your job, explain what excellence looks like in your profession, and design questions related to your occupation as an Information Security Engineer.
You're a good fit if you have experience with:
- Identify security system weaknesses, using penetration tests
- Coordinate monitoring of networks or systems for security breaches or intrusions
- Scan networks, using vulnerability assessment tools to identify vulnerabilities
- Develop response and recovery strategies for security breaches
or have similar experience.
RequirementsMust-have qualifications
- Have 5+ years full-time work experience
- Native-level English skills
- U.S. residency
- Access to a laptop or desktop computer and reliable internet.
- Availability for at least 10 hours per week during the 3- to 4-week engagement (work is fully asynchronous and on your own schedule).
- Develop information security standards and best practices
- Implement software tools to assist in the detection, prevention, and analysis of security threats
- Provide technical support to computer users for installation and use of security products
BenefitsCompensation & logistics
- Hourly pay: $32 – $46, commensurate with experience and project fit.
- Hourly rate may be higher for exception candidates
- Paid weekly via Fixpoint, based on approved hours.
- You will be classified as 1099 independent-contractor status; engagement is at-will.
- Entirely remote; work whenever you like as long as deadlines are met.
You’ll shape how next-generation AI understands real-world Administrative and Support Services operations —and get paid competitively for the knowledge you already have.
How to apply- Upload a résumé or LinkedIn profile highlighting your supervisory experience.
- Complete a brief video interview answering a few questions and explaining your background
Fixpoint is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.
Ready to help teach the next wave of AI? Apply today—spaces are limited.
Top Skills
Penetration Testing
Security System Monitoring
Vulnerability Assessment Tools
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