Security Operations Analyst
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About the Role We're partnering with the world's leading AI research labs to build AI systems that can reason through real-world security incidents the way experienced analysts do. As a Security Operations Analyst, your frontline expertise will directly shape how AI detects, investigates, and responds to threats — making the next generation of SOC tools smarter and more effective. This is a unique opportunity to apply your security knowledge in a high-impact, flexible freelance role — no office, no rigid schedule. - Organization: Alignerr - Type: Hourly Contract - Location: Remote - Commitment: 10–40 hours/week What You'll Do - Analyze realistic SOC scenarios, incidents, and alert data to determine what is happening and why it matters - Classify severity levels, identify root causes, and recommend appropriate response actions - Review and evaluate detection logic and investigation workflows for accuracy and completeness - Validate AI-generated security outputs to ensure they reflect how analysts actually think and operate in practice - Provide structured, expert feedback that directly improves AI reasoning across threat detection and incident response Who You Are - 2+ years of hands-on experience in SOC, incident response, or security operations - Solid familiarity with SIEM platforms, alert triage processes, and investigation workflows - Skilled at distinguishing real threats from false positives and background noise - Clear written communicator who can articulate reasoning and findings in structured formats - Self-motivated and comfortable working independently on task-based assignments Nice to Have - Experience with threat hunting, digital forensics, or malware analysis - Familiarity with frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK or NIST - Background working with EDR, NDR, or SOAR platforms - Prior experience evaluating or working alongside AI-powered security tools Why Join Us - Work on frontier AI systems alongside top research labs and teams - Fully remote and flexible — work on your own schedule - Freelance autonomy with meaningful, intellectually engaging work - Your real-world expertise shapes how AI systems will defend organizations at scale - Potential for ongoing work and contract extension
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