Security Operations Analyst
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About the Role We're partnering with leading AI research labs to build the next generation of intelligent security tools. As a Security Operations Analyst, your real-world SOC expertise will directly shape how AI understands, reasons through, and responds to cybersecurity threats. This is a unique opportunity to move beyond the alert queue and influence how AI systems think about security — from triage to response. - Organization: Alignerr - Type: Hourly Contract - Location: Remote - Commitment: 10–40 hours/week What You'll Do - Analyze realistic incident and alert scenarios, identifying what's happening and why it matters - Classify severity levels, determine root causes, and recommend appropriate response actions - Review detection logic and investigation workflows to ensure they reflect real-world analyst thinking - Evaluate AI-generated security outputs and flag where reasoning diverges from best practices - Provide structured feedback that helps AI systems mirror how experienced analysts actually work Who You Are - 2+ years of hands-on experience in a SOC, incident response, or security operations role - Familiar with SIEM platforms, alert triage workflows, and investigation methodologies - Skilled at distinguishing genuine threats from false positives and background noise - Able to articulate your reasoning clearly in written form - Self-directed and comfortable working asynchronously on task-based assignments Nice to Have - Experience with threat intelligence, endpoint detection, or network forensics - Familiarity with frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK or NIST - Prior exposure to AI evaluation or data annotation workflows 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 direct impact on how AI handles real-world cybersecurity challenges - Potential for ongoing work and contract extension
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