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. As a Security Operations Analyst, your real-world SOC expertise will directly shape how AI understands, reasons through, and responds to cybersecurity threats — making enterprise AI safer and more effective for analysts everywhere. This is a unique opportunity to sit at the intersection of cybersecurity and frontier AI, contributing your hands-on experience to systems that will define how the industry approaches threat detection and incident response. - 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 how it should be handled - Classify alert severity, identify root causes, and recommend appropriate response actions - Review and evaluate detection logic, triage workflows, and investigation procedures - Validate AI-generated security outputs to ensure they reflect how experienced analysts actually work - Provide structured, expert feedback that directly improves AI reasoning in security contexts - Work independently and asynchronously on your own schedule 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 - Strong ability to distinguish true positives from false positives and background noise - Detail-oriented with clear, structured written communication - Self-motivated and comfortable working independently on task-based assignments Nice to Have - Experience with threat hunting, threat intelligence, or digital forensics - Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK framework or similar security frameworks - Prior exposure to AI evaluation or data annotation workflows - Relevant certifications such as GCIH, GCIA, CEH, or Security+ Why Join Us - Work on cutting-edge AI projects with top security and research teams - Fully remote and flexible — work on your own schedule - Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and global collaboration - Contribute to meaningful work that makes AI-driven security tools more accurate and effective - Potential for ongoing work and contract extension
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