Security Operations Analyst

Alignerr Corp.; Manchester; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Alignerr is seeking a Security Operations Analyst (AI Training) to join a remote, freelance team shaping how AI detects and responds to real-world security incidents. You will analyze SOC scenarios, triage alerts, and evaluate detection logic to improve AI reasoning.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in SOC or incident response, strong SIEM familiarity, and an ability to clearly communicate complex findings in structured formats. Flexible hours and ongoing opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in SOC, incident response, or security operations.
• Solid familiarity with SIEM platforms, alert triage processes, and investigation workflows.
• Skilled at distinguishing real threats from false positives and background noise.
• Clear written communicator who can articulate reasoning and findings in structured formats.
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently on task-based assignments.

Responsibilities

• Analyze realistic SOC scenarios, incidents, and alert data to determine what is happening and why it matters
• Classify severity levels, identify root causes, and recommend appropriate response actions
• Review and evaluate detection logic and investigation workflows for accuracy and completeness
• Validate AI-generated security outputs to reflect how analysts actually think and operate in practice
• Provide structured, expert feedback that directly improves AI reasoning across threat detection and incident response

Skills

SOC experience

SIEM experience

Alert triage

Investigation workflows

Threat detection

Communication skills

Independent work

Job description

Security Operations Analyst (AI Training)

About The Role

We're partnering with the world's leading AI research labs to build AI systems that can reason through real-world security incidents the way experienced analysts do. As a Security Operations Analyst, your frontline expertise will directly shape how AI detects, investigates, and responds to threats — making the next generation of SOC tools smarter and more effective.

This is a unique opportunity to apply your security knowledge in a high-impact, flexible freelance role — no office, no rigid schedule.

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

What You'll Do

• Analyze realistic SOC scenarios, incidents, and alert data to determine what is happening and why it matters
• Classify severity levels, identify root causes, and recommend appropriate response actions
• Review and evaluate detection logic and investigation workflows for accuracy and completeness
• Validate AI-generated security outputs to ensure they reflect how analysts actually think and operate in practice
• Provide structured, expert feedback that directly improves AI reasoning across threat detection and incident response

Who You Are

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in SOC, incident response, or security operations
• Solid familiarity with SIEM platforms, alert triage processes, and investigation workflows
• Skilled at distinguishing real threats from false positives and background noise
• Clear written communicator who can articulate reasoning and findings in structured formats
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently on task-based assignments

Nice to Have

• Experience with threat hunting, digital forensics, or malware analysis
• Familiarity with frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK or NIST
• Background working with EDR, NDR, or SOAR platforms
• Prior experience evaluating or working alongside AI-powered security tools

Why Join Us

• Work on frontier AI systems alongside top research labs and teams
• Fully remote and flexible — work on your own schedule
• Freelance autonomy with meaningful, intellectually engaging work
• Your real-world expertise shapes how AI systems will defend organizations at scale
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension