Security Operations Analyst

Alignerr Corp.; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Autonomy

Global collaboration

Job summary

Alignerr is seeking a Security Operations Analyst (AI Training) for a remote hourly contract. Bring 2+ years in SOC or incident response to evaluate AI-driven security tasks and help shape how AI reasons about threats.

Work asynchronously on 10-40 hours per week with flexible scheduling. You will review AI detection logic, triage alerts, and provide detailed feedback to improve AI tools used by security analysts worldwide.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a SOC, IR, or security operations role.
• Familiar with SIEM platforms and alert triage processes.
• Ability to distinguish threats from noise.
• Strong written communication to explain reasoning clearly.

Responsibilities

• Analyze SOC incidents and alerts to determine significance and response.
• Classify alert severity and identify root causes.
• Review AI-generated detection logic and workflows for accuracy.
• Validate AI outputs against expert analyst thinking.
• Provide structured feedback to help AI learn from expertise.

Skills

SOC experience

SIEM

Alert triage

Investigation workflows

Written communication

Independent work

Tools

SIEM platforms

Job description

Security Operations Analyst (AI Training)

About The Role

We're looking for experienced Security Operations Analysts to help evaluate and improve AI systems designed for modern SOC environments. Your real-world expertise in threat detection, alert triage, and incident response will directly shape how AI reasons through security scenarios - making these systems smarter, faster, and more accurate for analysts everywhere. This is a unique opportunity to sit at the intersection of cybersecurity and frontier AI development, working with top research labs to build the next generation of security-focused AI tools.

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

What You'll Do

• Analyze realistic SOC incident and alert scenarios to assess what is happening, why it matters, and what the appropriate response should be
• Classify alert severity, identify root causes, and recommend remediation actions based on your professional judgment
• Review AI-generated detection logic, triage decisions, and investigation workflows for accuracy and realism
• Validate AI outputs to ensure they reflect how experienced analysts actually think and operate
• Provide structured, detailed feedback that helps AI systems learn from your expertise

Who You Are

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in a SOC, incident response, or security operations role
• Familiar with SIEM platforms, alert triage processes, and investigation workflows
• Skilled at distinguishing genuine threats from noise and false positives
• Strong written communication skills - able to explain your reasoning clearly and concisely
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently on asynchronous, task-based assignments

Nice to Have

• Experience with threat hunting, digital forensics, or red/blue team operations
• Familiarity with frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, or SANS
• Prior involvement in AI evaluation, data annotation, or training workflows

Why Join Us

• Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside top security researchers and AI labs
• Fully remote and flexible - complete tasks on your own schedule
• Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and collaboration with a global community of experts
• Make a meaningful impact on how AI understands and responds to real-world security threats
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension