Security Operations Analyst
Security Operations Analyst (AI Training) About The Role We're looking for experienced Security Operations Analysts to help evaluate and improve AI systems designed for modern SOC environments. Your real-world expertise in threat detection, alert triage, and incident response will directly shape how AI reasons through security scenarios — making these systems smarter, faster, and more accurate for analysts everywhere. This is a unique opportunity to sit at the intersection of cybersecurity and frontier AI development, working with top research labs to build the next generation of security-focused AI tools.
- Organization: Alignerr
- Type: Hourly Contract
- Location: Remote
- Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
What You'll Do
- Analyze realistic SOC incident and alert scenarios to assess what is happening, why it matters, and what the appropriate response should be
- Classify alert severity, identify root causes, and recommend remediation actions based on your professional judgment
- Review AI-generated detection logic, triage decisions, and investigation workflows for accuracy and realism
- Validate AI outputs to ensure they reflect how experienced analysts actually think and operate
- Provide structured, detailed feedback that helps AI systems learn from your expertise
Who You Are
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in a SOC, incident response, or security operations role
- Familiar with SIEM platforms, alert triage processes, and investigation workflows
- Skilled at distinguishing genuine threats from noise and false positives
- Strong written communication skills — able to explain your reasoning clearly and concisely
- Self-motivated and comfortable working independently on asynchronous, task-based assignments
Nice to Have
- Experience with threat hunting, digital forensics, or red/blue team operations
- Familiarity with frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, or SANS
- Prior involvement in AI evaluation, data annotation, or training workflows
Why Join Us
- Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside top security researchers and AI labs
- Fully remote and flexible — complete tasks on your own schedule
- Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and collaboration with a global community of experts
- Make a meaningful impact on how AI understands and responds to real-world security threats
- Potential for ongoing work and contract extension