Incident Response Analyst

Alignerr Corp.; Chicago (IL); Teletrabalho; USD 55 000 - 96 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Alignerr is seeking an Incident Response Analyst (AI Training) to work remotely on an hourly contract. You will join a team analyzing security events, investigating incidents, and shaping AI-driven responses in collaboration with top research labs.

The role requires practical IR experience and the ability to operate independently on a flexible schedule. Responsibilities include evaluating detection rules, refining playbooks, and providing clear, actionable feedback to improve AI reasoning for

Qualificações

• 2+ years hands-on experience in SOC operations, IR, or security engineering.
• Proficient with SIEM platforms and alert queues.
• Ability to explain complex security scenarios clearly.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work asynchronously.

Responsabilidades

• Analyze security events, alerts, and incident cases from modern environments.
• Assess impact, identify root cause, and recommend remediation.
• Evaluate detection rules and investigative playbooks for accuracy.
• Review AI-generated incident analyses for realism.
• Provide structured feedback to help AI reason like a seasoned analyst.

Conhecimentos

SOC operations

Incident response

SIEM platforms

Investigation tooling

Threat detection

Clear communication

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About The Role

We're partnering with leading AI research labs to build the next generation of security-focused AI systems — and we need real incident responders to make it happen. Your hands-on experience in SOC operations and digital investigations will directly shape how AI understands, analyzes, and responds to security threats.

Incident Response Analyst (AI Training)

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

What You'll Do

• Analyze realistic security events, alerts, and incident cases drawn from modern environments
• Assess impact, identify root cause, and determine appropriate remediation paths
• Evaluate detection rules, alerting pipelines, and investigative playbooks for accuracy and effectiveness
• Review and validate AI-generated incident analyses to ensure they reflect how real response teams actually operate
• Provide structured feedback that helps AI systems reason through threats the way a seasoned analyst would

Who You Are

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in SOC operations, incident response, or security engineering
• Proficient with SIEM platforms, alert queues, and common investigation tooling
• Skilled at distinguishing genuine threats from background noise across high-volume alert environments
• Methodical thinker who can explain complex security scenarios in clear, structured terms
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently on an async schedule

Nice to Have

• Experience with threat hunting, digital forensics, or malware analysis
• Familiarity with frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, or PICERL
• Background working across cloud, endpoint, or network security environments
• Prior involvement in writing or reviewing detection content or playbooks

Why Join Us

• Work on frontier AI systems being built with the world's top research labs
• Fully remote and flexible — work on your schedule, at your pace
• Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and collaboration with a global community of experts
• Make a meaningful contribution to AI systems that improve security for organizations worldwide
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension