Security Operations Analyst
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About the Role We're partnering with leading AI research labs to build the next generation of AI systems that reason through real-world security incidents. As a Security Operations Analyst, your hands-on SOC experience will directly shape how AI detects, investigates, and responds to threats — making a meaningful impact on the future of cybersecurity. If you've spent time in a SOC, responded to incidents, or triaged alerts for a living, this is your opportunity to bring that expertise to the cutting edge of AI development. - Organization: Alignerr - Type: Hourly Contract - Location: Remote - Commitment: 10–40 hours/week What You'll Do - Analyze realistic incident and alert scenarios to assess what's 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 - Evaluate AI-generated outputs to ensure they reflect how analysts actually work in practice - Distinguish true security signals from noise and false positives across a range of simulated environments - Provide structured, expert feedback that helps AI systems think and respond like seasoned analysts Who You Are - 2+ years of hands-on experience in SOC, incident response, or security operations - Familiar with SIEM platforms, alert triage processes, and security investigation workflows - Skilled at separating genuine threats from false positives under realistic conditions - Detail-oriented with strong written communication skills - Comfortable working independently and asynchronously on task-based assignments - 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 SANS - Background working across multiple SIEM or EDR platforms - Certifications such as CISSP, CEH, Security+, or GCIA Why Join Us - Work on frontier AI systems alongside top research labs and security experts - Fully remote and flexible — work on your own schedule, on your own terms - Freelance autonomy with meaningful, intellectually engaging work - Contribute to AI that could improve real-world cybersecurity outcomes - Potential for ongoing work and contract extension
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