Security Operations Analyst

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

Security Operations Analyst (AI Training)

We're partnering with leading AI research labs to build AI systems that reason through real-world security incidents. As a Security Operations Analyst, your hands-on SOC experience will directly shape how AI detects, triages, and responds to threats — making the next generation of security tooling smarter and more effective.

If you've spent time in a SOC and know the difference between a real threat and background noise, your expertise is exactly what's needed here.

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

What You'll Do

• 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

Who You Are

• 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 false positives and background noise
• Detail-oriented with clear written communication skills
• Comfortable working independently and asynchronously on task-based assignments

Nice to Have

• Experience with threat hunting, malware analysis, or digital forensics
• Familiarity with frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK or NIST
• Background working in enterprise or cloud-based SOC environments
• Prior experience with AI evaluation or data annotation workflows

Why Join Us

• Work directly on frontier AI systems with top-tier research labs
• Fully remote and flexible — work on your own schedule
• Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and global collaboration
• Make a meaningful impact on how AI handles real-world cybersecurity challenges
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension