AI-Driven SOC Analyst for Threat Research (Remote)

Alignerr; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 55,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Autonomy

Global collaboration

Job summary

Alignerr is seeking a Security Operations Analyst to help train AI systems for real-world security incidents. You will analyze incidents, classify severity, and validate AI outputs in a remote, contract-based role that offers flexible scheduling.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in SOC or incident response, are familiar with SIEM platforms, and can triage alerts with clear written communication. You will work independently on task-based assignments while contributing to advanced cybersecurity

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in SOC, incident response, or security operations.
• Familiar with SIEM platforms, alert triage processes, and investigation workflows.
• Able to distinguish true security signals from background noise.
• Detail-oriented with clear written communication skills.
• Comfortable working independently and asynchronously on task-based assignments.

Responsibilities

• Analyze realistic incident and alert scenarios to identify what's happening and why it matters.
• Classify severity levels, determine root causes, and recommend appropriate response actions.
• Review and evaluate detection logic, triage workflows, and investigation procedures.
• Validate AI-generated security outputs to ensure they reflect how analysts actually work in practice.
• Provide structured, expert feedback that helps AI reason through threats the way a seasoned analyst would.

Skills

SOC experience

SIEM familiarity

Incident response

Alert triage

Investigation workflows

Written communication

Tools

SIEM platforms

Job description

Alignerr is seeking a Security Operations Analyst to help train AI systems for real-world security incidents. You will analyze incidents, classify severity, and validate AI outputs in a remote, contract-based role that offers flexible scheduling.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in SOC or incident response, are familiar with SIEM platforms, and can triage alerts with clear written communication. You will work independently on task-based assignments while contributing to advanced cybersecurity