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 AI systems that reason through real-world security incidents. As a Security Operations Analyst, your hands-on SOC experience will directly shape how AI understands, investigates, and responds to threats — making a meaningful impact on the future of cybersecurity AI.
This is a fully remote, flexible contract role designed for experienced security professionals who want to apply their expertise in an exciting new direction.
Organization: Alignerr
Type: Hourly Contract
Location: Remote
Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
What You'll Do
Analyze realistic SOC scenarios — incidents, alerts, and investigations — to assess what's happening and why it matters
Classify severity levels, identify root causes, and recommend appropriate response actions
Evaluate detection logic and investigation workflows for accuracy and real-world alignment
Review and validate AI-generated security outputs to ensure they reflect how analysts actually work
Provide structured, expert feedback that helps AI systems reason through threats more accurately
Who You Are
2+ years of hands-on experience in a SOC, incident response, or security operations role
Familiar with SIEM platforms, alert triage workflows, and security investigation methodologies
Skilled at distinguishing genuine threats from false positives and background noise
Detail-oriented with strong written communication skills
Comfortable working independently on task-based assignments
No prior AI experience required — your security expertise is what matters
Nice to Have
Experience with threat hunting, malware analysis, or digital forensics
Familiarity with frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK or NIST
Background in cloud security, endpoint detection, or network monitoring
Why Join Us
Work on cutting-edge AI projects with top security and research labs
Fully remote and flexible — work on your own schedule
Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and global collaboration
Apply your real-world security expertise to problems that matter at scale
Potential for ongoing work and contract extension

Work arrangement
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