Incident Response Analyst

Incident Response Analyst (AI Training)

About the Role

We're partnering with leading AI research labs to build the next generation of security-focused AI systems - and we need real incident responders to make it happen. Your hands-on experience in SOC operations and digital investigations will directly shape how AI understands, analyzes, and responds to security threats.

This is a unique opportunity to apply your cybersecurity expertise beyond the day-to-day grind - and leave a lasting mark on how AI defends organizations at scale.

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

What You'll Do

• Analyze realistic security events, alerts, and incident cases drawn from modern environments
• Assess impact, identify root cause, and determine appropriate remediation paths
• Evaluate detection rules, alerting pipelines, and investigative playbooks for accuracy and effectiveness
• Review and validate AI-generated incident analyses to ensure they reflect how real response teams actually operate
• Provide structured feedback that helps AI systems reason through threats the way a seasoned analyst would

Who You Are

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in SOC operations, incident response, or security engineering
• Proficient with SIEM platforms, alert queues, and common investigation tooling
• Skilled at distinguishing genuine threats from background noise across high-volume alert environments
• Methodical thinker who can explain complex security scenarios in clear, structured terms
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently on an async schedule

Nice to Have

• Experience with threat hunting, digital forensics, or malware analysis
• Familiarity with frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, or PICERL
• Background working across cloud, endpoint, or network security environments
• Prior involvement in writing or reviewing detection content or playbooks

Why Join Us

• Work on frontier AI systems being built with the world's top research labs
• Fully remote and flexible - work on your schedule, at your pace
• Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and collaboration with a global community of experts
• Make a meaningful contribution to AI systems that improve security for organizations worldwide
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension