Security Operations Analyst (AI Training)
About The Role
We're looking for experienced Security Operations Analysts to help evaluate and improve AI systems designed for modern SOC environments. Your real-world expertise in threat detection, alert triage, and incident response will directly shape how AI reasons through security scenarios — making these systems smarter, faster, and more accurate for analysts everywhere.
This is a unique opportunity to sit at the intersection of cybersecurity and frontier AI development, working with top research labs to build the next generation of security-focused AI tools.
• Organization: Alignerr
• Type: Hourly Contract
• Location: Remote
• Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
What You'll Do
• Analyze realistic SOC incident and alert scenarios to assess what is happening, why it matters, and what the appropriate response should be
• Classify alert severity, identify root causes, and recommend remediation actions based on your professional judgment
• Review AI-generated detection logic, triage decisions, and investigation workflows for accuracy and realism
• Validate AI outputs to ensure they reflect how experienced analysts actually think and operate
• Provide structured, detailed feedback that helps AI systems learn from your expertise
Who You Are
• 2+ years of hands-on experience in a SOC, incident response, or security operations role
• Familiar with SIEM platforms, alert triage processes, and investigation workflows
• Skilled at distinguishing genuine threats from noise and false positives
• Strong written communication skills — able to explain your reasoning clearly and concisely
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently on asynchronous, task-based assignments
Nice to Have
• Experience with threat hunting, digital forensics, or red/blue team operations
• Familiarity with frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, or SANS
• Prior involvement in AI evaluation, data annotation, or training workflows
Why Join Us
• Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside top security researchers and AI labs
• Fully remote and flexible — complete tasks on your own schedule
• Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and collaboration with a global community of experts
• Make a meaningful impact on how AI understands and responds to real-world security threats
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension