Security Operations Analyst
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About the Role We're partnering with leading AI research labs to build the next generation of security-focused AI systems. As a Security Operations Analyst, you'll bring your real-world SOC experience to bear on a genuinely novel challenge: teaching AI how expert analysts think, triage, and respond to threats. This isn't a traditional security role — it's a unique opportunity to sit at the intersection of cybersecurity and frontier AI, helping shape how AI systems reason through incidents, alerts, and investigations. - Organization: Alignerr - Type: Hourly Contract - Location: Remote - Commitment: 10–40 hours/week What You'll Do - Analyze realistic SOC scenarios — incidents, alerts, and investigation workflows — and document expert reasoning - Classify alert severity, determine root causes, and recommend appropriate response actions - Review and evaluate AI-generated outputs to ensure they reflect how experienced analysts actually work - Identify gaps in AI reasoning — false positives, missed signals, or flawed triage logic - Provide structured, detailed feedback that helps AI systems mirror real-world security operations - Work independently and asynchronously on task-based assignments 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 separating genuine threats from noise — you know what a real signal looks like - Detail-oriented with strong written communication skills - Able to articulate your analytical reasoning clearly and systematically - No prior AI experience required — your security expertise is what matters Nice to Have - Experience with threat hunting, malware analysis, or digital forensics - Familiarity with frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, or Kill Chain - Exposure to cloud security, EDR platforms, or network detection tools - Background in writing detection rules, playbooks, or runbooks Why Join Us - Work on frontier AI systems alongside top-tier research labs - Fully remote and flexible — complete tasks on your own schedule - Contribute to AI that could meaningfully improve how the security industry operates - Autonomy, variety, and collaboration with a global team of experts - Potential for ongoing work and contract extension
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