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