Security Operations Analyst

About the Role

We're partnering with leading AI research labs to build the next generation of intelligent security systems. As a Security Operations Analyst, your real-world SOC expertise will directly shape how AI understands, reasons through, and responds to cybersecurity threats — making enterprise AI safer and more effective for analysts everywhere. This is a unique opportunity to sit at the intersection of cybersecurity and frontier AI, contributing your hands-on experience to systems that will define how the industry approaches threat detection and incident response.

Organization: Alignerr
Type: Hourly Contract
Location: Remote
Commitment: 10–40 hours/week

Responsibilities

• Analyze realistic SOC incident and alert scenarios to assess what is happening, why it matters, and how it should be handled
• Classify alert severity, identify root causes, and recommend appropriate response actions
• Review and evaluate detection logic, triage workflows, and investigation procedures
• Validate AI-generated security outputs to ensure they reflect how experienced analysts actually work
• Provide structured, expert feedback that directly improves AI reasoning in security contexts
• Work independently and asynchronously on your own schedule

Requirements

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in a SOC, incident response, or security operations role
• Solid familiarity with SIEM platforms, alert triage processes, and investigation workflows
• Strong ability to distinguish true positives from false positives and background noise
• Detail-oriented with clear, structured written communication
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently on task-based assignments

Nice to Have

• Experience with threat hunting, threat intelligence, or digital forensics
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK framework or similar security frameworks
• Prior exposure to AI evaluation or data annotation workflows
• Relevant certifications such as GCIH, GCIA, CEH, or Security+

Benefits

• Work on cutting-edge AI projects with top security and research teams
• Fully remote and flexible — work on your own schedule
• Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and global collaboration
• Contribute to meaningful work that makes AI-driven security tools more accurate and effective
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension