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 professionals to make it happen. Your hands-on knowledge of real-world threat detection, alert triage, and incident response will directly shape how AI reasons through security scenarios. This is a unique opportunity to sit at the intersection of cybersecurity and frontier AI — without leaving your home. - Organization: Alignerr - Type: Hourly Contract - Location: Remote - Commitment: 10–40 hours/week What You'll Do - Analyze realistic SOC incident and alert scenarios to evaluate what is happening and why it matters - Classify severity levels, determine root causes, and recommend appropriate response actions - Review detection logic and investigation workflows for accuracy and real-world relevance - Validate AI-generated security outputs to ensure they reflect how experienced analysts actually work - Provide structured, expert feedback that directly improves AI model performance in security contexts Who You Are - 2+ years of experience in SOC, incident response, or security operations roles - Familiar with SIEM platforms, alert triage processes, and investigation workflows - Skilled at distinguishing true security signals from noise and false positives - Able to clearly articulate reasoning behind triage and response decisions - Self-motivated and comfortable working independently on an asynchronous schedule Nice to Have - Experience with threat hunting, digital forensics, or detection engineering - Familiarity with common frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK - Prior exposure to AI evaluation or red-teaming workflows Why Join Us - Work on cutting-edge AI projects with top-tier security research teams - Fully remote and flexible — work on your schedule, at your pace - Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and global collaboration - Contribute to meaningful work that makes AI safer and more effective in real-world security environments - Potential for ongoing work and contract extension
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