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 models detect, triage, and respond to threats — making enterprise AI smarter and safer for everyone.

This is a unique opportunity to move beyond day-to-day alert queues and apply your analyst instincts to frontier AI development, on your own schedule.

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, determine root causes, and recommend appropriate response actions
• Review detection logic and investigation workflows for accuracy and real-world applicability
• Evaluate AI-generated security outputs and validate they reflect how analysts actually work in practice
• Provide structured feedback that directly improves AI reasoning in security contexts
• Work independently and asynchronously on your own schedule

Who You Are

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

Nice to Have

• Experience with threat hunting, threat intelligence, or digital forensics
• Familiarity with frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, or similar
• Background in evaluating or documenting security processes and procedures

Why Join Us

• Work directly on cutting-edge AI systems with top security and AI research teams
• Fully remote and flexible — work when and how much you want
• Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and global collaboration
• Apply your hard-earned security expertise in a high-impact, novel way
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension