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Security Operations Analyst
Job description
Security Operations Analyst (AI Training)
About the Role
We're partnering with world-leading AI research labs to build the next generation of intelligent security tools. As a Security Operations Analyst, your hands-on experience in threat detection, alert triage, and incident response will directly shape how AI systems reason through real-world SOC scenarios.
This is a unique opportunity to move beyond day-to-day operations and leave a lasting mark on how AI understands and responds to cybersecurity threats.
- Organization: Alignerr
- Type: Hourly Contract
- Location: Remote
- Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
What You'll Do
- Analyze realistic SOC scenarios — including alerts, incidents, and investigation workflows — to evaluate how AI systems respond
- Classify alert severity, determine root causes, and recommend appropriate response actions
- Review and validate detection logic to ensure it reflects how analysts actually work
- Assess AI-generated outputs for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with real-world security practices
- Provide structured, expert feedback that helps train and improve frontier AI models
Who You Are
- 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
- Sharp instinct for separating genuine threats from noise and false positives
- Clear written communicator who can articulate reasoning and findings concisely
- Self-motivated and comfortable working independently on async, task-based assignments
Nice to Have
- Experience with threat hunting, malware analysis, or digital forensics
- Familiarity with frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK or NIST
- Background working across multiple security toolsets or environments
- Prior experience evaluating or working alongside AI-driven security tools
Why Join Us
- Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside top security and AI research teams
- Fully remote and flexible — work on your own schedule
- Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and global collaboration
- Make a meaningful impact on how AI handles real-world cybersecurity challenges
- Potential for ongoing work and contract extension
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