Security Operations Analyst

Security Operations Analyst (AI Training)
About The Role
We're partnering with leading AI research labs to build and evaluate the next generation of AI systems for cybersecurity. As a Security Operations Analyst, your real-world SOC expertise will directly shape how AI detects, investigates, and responds to threats — making enterprise security AI smarter, faster, and more reliable.
This is a unique opportunity to move beyond the day-to-day alert queue and contribute to something bigger: teaching AI to think like an experienced security analyst.
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 threat severity, identify root causes, and recommend appropriate response actions
Review detection logic and investigation workflows for accuracy and real-world relevance
Evaluate AI-generated security outputs and provide structured expert feedback
Help ensure AI reasoning aligns with how experienced analysts actually triage and respond to threats
Work independently and asynchronously on task-based assignments
Who You Are
2+ years of experience in a SOC, incident response, or security operations role
Hands-on familiarity with SIEM platforms, alert triage, and investigation workflows
Skilled at distinguishing true threats from false positives and background noise
Strong analytical thinking with the ability to explain your reasoning clearly in writing
Self-motivated and comfortable working independently on a flexible schedule
No prior AI experience required — your security expertise is what matters
Nice to Have
Experience with threat intelligence, threat hunting, or digital forensics
Familiarity with frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK or NIST
Background in cloud security, endpoint detection, or network monitoring
Experience writing detection rules or runbooks
Why Join Us
Work on frontier AI systems alongside top security and AI research teams
Fully remote and flexible — work on your schedule, on your terms
Freelance autonomy with meaningful, intellectually engaging work
Contribute directly to how AI handles real-world cybersecurity challenges
Potential for ongoing work and contract extension

Work arrangement
Yes