Security Operations Analyst

Alignerr; Madrid; Remote; EUR 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Autonomy

Flexible schedule

Global collaboration

Job summary

Alignerr is seeking a Security Operations Analyst for AI training to analyze real-world security incidents and contribute to AI-driven investigations. This remote role offers flexible scheduling and a strict focus on incident response and alert triage within a cutting-edge AI environment.

You will evaluate AI outputs, review detection workflows, and collaborate asynchronously on defined tasks while applying hands-on SOC expertise to improve security systems and incident handling.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in SOC, incident response, or security operations.
• Familiar with SIEM platforms, alert triage workflows, and security investigation methodologies.
• Able to distinguish true positives from background noise and false positives.
• Detail-oriented with strong written communication skills.
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently on a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Analyze SOC incident and alert scenarios to identify what’s happening and why it matters.
• Classify threat severity, determine root causes, and recommend appropriate response actions.
• Review detection logic and investigation workflows for accuracy and completeness.
• Evaluate AI-generated security outputs against real-world analyst behavior and best practices.
• Help validate and improve how AI systems triage, investigate, and respond to security events.
• Work independently and asynchronously on task-based assignments.

Skills

SOC Experience

SIEM Familiarity

Threat Analysis

Attention to Detail

Independent Work

No AI Background

Job description

Security Operations Analyst (AI Training)

About The Role

We're partnering with leading AI research labs to build the next generation of AI systems that reason through real-world security incidents. As a Security Operations Analyst, your hands-on SOC experience will directly shape how AI understands, investigates, and responds to threats — making a genuine impact on the future of cybersecurity.

This is a remote, flexible contract role designed for working security professionals who want to contribute to cutting‑edge AI development on their own schedule.

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

What You'll Do

• Analyze realistic SOC incident and alert scenarios to identify what's happening and why it matters
• Classify threat severity, determine root causes, and recommend appropriate response actions
• Review detection logic and investigation workflows for accuracy and completeness
• Evaluate AI-generated security outputs against real-world analyst behavior and best practices
• Help validate and improve how AI systems triage, investigate, and respond to security events
• Work independently and asynchronously on task-based assignments

Who You Are

• 2+ years of experience in SOC, incident response, or security operations roles
• Familiar with SIEM platforms, alert triage workflows, and security investigation methodologies
• Able to confidently distinguish true positives from false positives and background noise
• Detail-oriented with strong written communication skills
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently on a flexible schedule
• No prior AI experience required — your security expertise is what matters

Nice to Have

• Experience with threat hunting, digital forensics, or red/blue team operations
• Familiarity with frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK or NIST
• Background in writing detection rules or runbooks
• Exposure to cloud security environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Why Join Us

• Work directly on frontier AI systems being developed with top research labs
• Fully remote and flexible — work on your own schedule, anywhere in the world
• Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and global collaboration
• Contribute to meaningful work that shapes how AI handles real cybersecurity challenges
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension