Security Operations Analyst

Security Operations Analyst (AI Training)

About the Role

We're partnering with the world's leading AI research labs to build the next generation of AI-powered security operations tools. As a Security Operations Analyst, you'll bring your real-world SOC experience to help train and evaluate AI systems that reason through security incidents, alerts, and investigations - ensuring they reflect how skilled analysts actually work.

This is a unique opportunity to go beyond traditional security work and directly influence how AI understands and responds to cyber threats.

• Organization
  : Alignerr
• Type
  : Hourly Contract
• Location
  : Remote
• Commitment
  : 10-40 hours/week

What You'll Do

• Analyze realistic SOC scenarios - including incident alerts, detection logs, and investigation workflows - and provide expert-level assessments
• Classify threat severity, identify root causes, and recommend appropriate response actions
• Review and evaluate detection logic to ensure it reflects real-world analyst reasoning
• Validate AI outputs by assessing whether they align with how experienced security professionals triage and respond to threats
• Provide structured, high-quality feedback that directly improves AI model performance in security contexts

Who You Are

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in a SOC, incident response, or security operations role
• Proficient with SIEM platforms, alert triage, and security investigation workflows
• Skilled at distinguishing genuine threats from false positives and background noise
• Comfortable working independently and asynchronously on task-based assignments
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and able to communicate findings clearly in writing

Nice to Have

• Experience with threat hunting, malware analysis, or digital forensics
• Familiarity with frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, or similar
• Background in red team / blue team exercises
• Prior exposure to AI evaluation or data annotation workflows

Why Join Us

• Work on cutting-edge AI projects in partnership with top security and AI research teams
• Fully remote and flexible - work on your schedule, at your own pace
• Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and global collaboration
• Make a tangible impact on how AI systems handle real-world cybersecurity challenges
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension