Security Operations Analyst
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About the Role We're looking for experienced Security Operations Analysts to help evaluate and improve AI systems designed for modern SOC environments. Your real-world expertise in threat detection, alert triage, and incident response will directly shape how AI reasons through security scenarios — making these systems smarter, faster, and more accurate for analysts everywhere. This is a unique opportunity to sit at the intersection of cybersecurity and frontier AI development, working with top research labs to build the next generation of security-focused AI tools. - Organization: Alignerr - Type: Hourly Contract - Location: Remote - Commitment: 10–40 hours/week What You'll Do - Analyze realistic SOC incident and alert scenarios to assess what is happening, why it matters, and what the appropriate response should be - Classify alert severity, identify root causes, and recommend remediation actions based on your professional judgment - Review AI-generated detection logic, triage decisions, and investigation workflows for accuracy and realism - Validate AI outputs to ensure they reflect how experienced analysts actually think and operate - Provide structured, detailed feedback that helps AI systems learn from your expertise Who You Are - 2+ years of hands-on experience in a SOC, incident response, or security operations role - Familiar with SIEM platforms, alert triage processes, and investigation workflows - Skilled at distinguishing genuine threats from noise and false positives - Strong written communication skills — able to explain your reasoning clearly and concisely - Self-motivated and comfortable working independently on asynchronous, task-based assignments Nice to Have - Experience with threat hunting, digital forensics, or red/blue team operations - Familiarity with frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, or SANS - Prior involvement in AI evaluation, data annotation, or training workflows Why Join Us - Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside top security researchers and AI labs - Fully remote and flexible — complete tasks on your own schedule - Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and collaboration with a global community of experts - Make a meaningful impact on how AI understands and responds to real-world security threats - Potential for ongoing work and contract extension
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