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Security Operations Analyst

$30-60/hrRemoteFreelanceSTEM

About the Role

We're partnering with the world's leading AI research labs to build the next generation of intelligent security systems. As a Security Operations Analyst, your real-world expertise in threat detection, alert triage, and incident response will directly shape how AI reasons through security events — making SOC operations smarter and more effective for everyone.

This is a rare opportunity to go beyond the day-to-day grind of traditional security work and contribute to something bigger: AI that thinks like a seasoned analyst.

  • 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's happening, why it matters, and what response is warranted
  • Classify alert severity, determine root causes, and recommend appropriate remediation actions
  • Review detection logic and investigation workflows for accuracy and completeness
  • Evaluate AI-generated security outputs to ensure they reflect how analysts actually operate in practice
  • Provide structured, expert feedback that helps AI systems improve their reasoning on complex security scenarios
  • Work independently and asynchronously on your own schedule

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
  • Strong ability to distinguish genuine threats from noise and false positives
  • Detail-oriented with clear written communication skills
  • Self-motivated and comfortable working independently on task-based assignments

Nice to Have

  • Experience with threat hunting, digital forensics, or red/blue team operations
  • Familiarity with frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, or SANS
  • Background in evaluating or building detection rules and playbooks
  • Prior exposure to AI or data annotation workflows

Why Join Us

  • Work on cutting-edge AI systems built for real-world security environments
  • Fully remote and flexible — work on your own schedule
  • Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and collaboration with a global expert community
  • Put your security expertise to work in a high-impact, forward-looking role
  • Potential for ongoing work and contract extension