Security Operations Analyst
Security Operations Analyst (AI Training) About The Role We're partnering with the world's leading AI research labs to build the next generation of AI-powered security operations tools. As a Security Operations Analyst, you'll bring your real-world SOC experience to help train and evaluate AI systems that reason through security incidents, alerts, and investigations — ensuring they reflect how skilled analysts actually work. This is a unique opportunity to go beyond traditional security work and directly influence how AI understands and responds to cyber threats.
- Organization: Alignerr
- Type: Hourly Contract
- Location: Remote
- Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
What You'll Do
- Analyze realistic SOC scenarios — including incident alerts, detection logs, and investigation workflows — and provide expert-level assessments
- Classify threat severity, identify root causes, and recommend appropriate response actions
- Review and evaluate detection logic to ensure it reflects real-world analyst reasoning
- Validate AI outputs by assessing whether they align with how experienced security professionals triage and respond to threats
- Provide structured, high-quality feedback that directly improves AI model performance in security contexts
Who You Are
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in a SOC, incident response, or security operations role
- Proficient with SIEM platforms, alert triage, and security investigation workflows
- Skilled at distinguishing genuine threats from false positives and background noise
- Comfortable working independently and asynchronously on task-based assignments
- Detail-oriented, analytical, and able to communicate findings clearly in writing
Nice to Have
- Experience with threat hunting, malware analysis, or digital forensics
- Familiarity with frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, or similar
- Background in red team / blue team exercises
- Prior exposure to AI evaluation or data annotation workflows
Why Join Us
- Work on cutting-edge AI projects in partnership with top security and AI research teams
- Fully remote and flexible — work on your schedule, at your own pace
- Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and global collaboration
- Make a tangible impact on how AI systems handle real-world cybersecurity challenges
- Potential for ongoing work and contract extension