Security Operations Analyst
About this role
About the Role We're partnering with leading AI research labs to build and evaluate next-generation AI systems designed for real-world security operations. As a Security Operations Analyst, your hands-on SOC expertise will directly shape how AI models detect, triage, and respond to threats — making them smarter, faster, and more accurate for the analysts who rely on them. This is a unique opportunity to move beyond the day-to-day grind and leave a lasting mark on the future of AI-powered cybersecurity. - 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's happening and why it matters - Classify alert severity, determine root causes, and recommend appropriate response actions - Review detection logic, investigation workflows, and triage methodologies - Evaluate AI-generated outputs to ensure they reflect how real analysts work in practice - Provide structured, expert feedback that helps AI reason through security incidents more effectively - Work independently and asynchronously on task-based assignments — on your schedule Who You Are - 2+ years of 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 genuine security signals from noise and false positives - Analytical mindset with clear, structured written communication - Self-motivated and comfortable working independently in a remote environment Nice to Have - Experience with threat hunting, malware analysis, or digital forensics - Familiarity with frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK or the Cyber Kill Chain - Prior exposure to AI tools, security automation, or SOAR platforms - Relevant certifications (e.g., Security+, CySA+, GCIH, CEH) Why Join Us - Work on cutting-edge AI projects with top-tier research labs and teams - Fully remote and flexible — complete tasks on your own schedule - Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and global collaboration - Apply your real-world security expertise to a problem that matters at scale - Potential for ongoing work and contract extension
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