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 systems — and we need experienced SOC analysts to make it happen. Your hands-on knowledge of threat detection, alert triage, and incident response will directly shape how AI reasons through real-world security scenarios. This is a unique opportunity to move beyond the day-to-day grind of the SOC and contribute to something bigger: teaching AI to think like a seasoned security analyst. - Organization: Alignerr - Type: Hourly Contract - Location: Remote - Commitment: 10–40 hours/week What You'll Do - Analyze realistic SOC scenarios — alerts, incidents, and investigations — and document how you'd respond - Classify threat severity, identify root causes, and recommend appropriate response actions - Review and evaluate AI-generated security analysis for accuracy and real-world alignment - Validate detection logic and investigation workflows against industry best practices - Provide structured feedback that helps AI systems reason the way experienced analysts actually do 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 - Skilled at separating true positives from noise — you know what a real threat looks like - Clear and precise written communicator who can explain your reasoning - Self-motivated and comfortable working independently on async, task-based assignments Nice to Have - Experience with threat hunting or red/blue team operations - Familiarity with frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK or NIST - Background in detection engineering or security tool configuration - Prior experience evaluating or working with AI systems Why Join Us - Work on frontier AI projects alongside world-class research teams - Fully remote and flexible — work on your own schedule - Freelance autonomy with meaningful, intellectually engaging work - Directly influence how AI systems handle real-world cybersecurity challenges - Potential for ongoing work and contract extension
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