Security Operations Analyst
Security Operations Analyst (AI Training) About The Role We're partnering with leading AI research labs to build the next generation of intelligent security systems — and we need experienced SOC professionals to make it happen. Your hands-on knowledge of real-world threat detection, alert triage, and incident response will directly shape how AI reasons through security scenarios. This is a unique opportunity to sit at the intersection of cybersecurity and frontier AI — without leaving your home.
- Organization: Alignerr
- Type: Hourly Contract
- Location: Remote
- Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
What You'll Do
- Analyze realistic SOC incident and alert scenarios to evaluate what is happening and why it matters
- Classify severity levels, determine root causes, and recommend appropriate response actions
- Review detection logic and investigation workflows for accuracy and real-world relevance
- Validate AI-generated security outputs to ensure they reflect how experienced analysts actually work
- Provide structured, expert feedback that directly improves AI model performance in security contexts
Who You Are
- 2+ years of experience in SOC, incident response, or security operations roles
- Familiar with SIEM platforms, alert triage processes, and investigation workflows
- Skilled at distinguishing true security signals from noise and false positives
- Able to clearly articulate reasoning behind triage and response decisions
- Self-motivated and comfortable working independently on an asynchronous schedule
Nice to Have
- Experience with threat hunting, digital forensics, or detection engineering
- Familiarity with common frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK
- Prior exposure to AI evaluation or red-teaming workflows
Why Join Us
- Work on cutting-edge AI projects with top-tier security research teams
- Fully remote and flexible — work on your schedule, at your pace
- Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and global collaboration
- Contribute to meaningful work that makes AI safer and more effective in real-world security environments
- Potential for ongoing work and contract extension