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About the Role We're partnering with world-leading AI research labs to build the next generation of intelligent security tools. As a Security Operations Analyst, your hands-on experience in threat detection, alert triage, and incident response will directly shape how AI systems reason through real-world SOC scenarios. This is a unique opportunity to move beyond day-to-day operations and leave a lasting mark on how AI understands and responds to cybersecurity threats. - Organization: Alignerr - Type: Hourly Contract - Location: Remote - Commitment: 10–40 hours/week What You'll Do - Analyze realistic SOC scenarios — including alerts, incidents, and investigation workflows — to evaluate how AI systems respond - Classify alert severity, determine root causes, and recommend appropriate response actions - Review and validate detection logic to ensure it reflects how analysts actually work - Assess AI-generated outputs for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with real-world security practices - Provide structured, expert feedback that helps train and improve frontier AI models Who You Are - 2+ years of hands-on experience in a SOC, incident response, or security operations role - Solid familiarity with SIEM platforms, alert triage processes, and investigation workflows - Sharp instinct for separating genuine threats from noise and false positives - Clear written communicator who can articulate reasoning and findings concisely - Self-motivated and comfortable working independently on async, task-based assignments Nice to Have - Experience with threat hunting, malware analysis, or digital forensics - Familiarity with frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK or NIST - Background working across multiple security toolsets or environments - Prior experience evaluating or working alongside AI-driven security tools Why Join Us - Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside top security and AI research teams - Fully remote and flexible — work on your own schedule - Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and global collaboration - Make a meaningful impact on how AI handles real-world cybersecurity challenges - Potential for ongoing work and contract extension
