Security Operations Analyst

About The Role: We're partnering with leading AI research labs to build the next generation of intelligent security systems — and we need experienced SOC professionals to make it happen. Your hands-on knowledge of real-world threat detection, alert triage, and incident response will directly shape how AI reasons through security scenarios. This is a unique opportunity to sit at the intersection of cybersecurity and frontier AI — without leaving your home.

Organization: Alignerr Type: Hourly Contract Location: Remote Commitment: 10–40 hours/week What You'll Do Analyze realistic SOC incident and alert scenarios to evaluate what is 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 relevance Validate AI-generated security outputs to ensure they reflect how experienced analysts actually work Provide structured, expert feedback that directly improves AI model performance in security contexts Who You Are 2+ years of experience in SOC, incident response, or security operations roles Familiar with SIEM platforms, alert triage processes, and investigation workflows Skilled at distinguishing true security signals from noise and false positives Able to clearly articulate reasoning behind triage and response decisions Self-motivated and comfortable working independently on an asynchronous schedule Nice to Have Experience with threat hunting, digital forensics, or detection engineering Familiarity with common frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK Prior exposure to AI evaluation or red-teaming workflows Why Join Us Work on cutting-edge AI projects with top-tier security research teams Fully remote and flexible — work on your schedule, at your pace Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and global collaboration Contribute to meaningful work that makes AI safer and more effective in real-world security environments Potential for ongoing work and contract extension