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

Work arrangement
Yes