Security Operations Analyst

Alignerr Corp.; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Job summary

Alignerr is seeking a Security Operations Analyst to help shape how AI understands, reasons through, and responds to cybersecurity threats in a remote, hourly-contract role. You will assess SOC incidents, triage alerts, and validate AI-generated security outputs while contributing to iterative improvements in AI reasoning for security contexts.

You will work 10–40 hours per week on a flexible schedule, applying hands-on SOC experience to real-world threat scenarios and collaborating

Qualifications

• 2+ years hands-on experience in a SOC, incident response, or security operations role
• Solid familiarity with SIEM platforms, alert triage processes, and investigation workflows
• Strong ability to distinguish true positives from false positives and background noise
• Detail-oriented with clear, structured written communication
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently on task-based assignments

Responsibilities

• Analyze realistic SOC incident and alert scenarios to assess what is happening, why it matters, and how it should be handled
• Classify alert severity, identify 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 experienced analysts actually work
• Provide structured, expert feedback that directly improves AI reasoning in security contexts
• Work independently and asynchronously on your own schedule

Job description

Security Operations Analyst (AI Training)

About The Role

We're partnering with leading AI research labs to build the next generation of intelligent security systems. As a Security Operations Analyst, your real-world SOC expertise will directly shape how AI understands, reasons through, and responds to cybersecurity threats — making enterprise AI safer and more effective for analysts everywhere.

This is a unique opportunity to sit at the intersection of cybersecurity and frontier AI, contributing your hands‑on experience to systems that will define how the industry approaches threat detection and incident response.

• 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 how it should be handled
• Classify alert severity, identify 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 experienced analysts actually work
• Provide structured, expert feedback that directly improves AI reasoning in security contexts
• Work independently and asynchronously on your own schedule

Who You Are

• 2+ years of hands‑on experience in a SOC, incident response, or security operations role
• Solid familiarity with SIEM platforms, alert triage processes, and investigation workflows
• Strong ability to distinguish true positives from false positives and background noise
• Detail‑oriented with clear, structured written communication
• Self‑motivated and comfortable working independently on task‑based assignments

Nice to Have

• Experience with threat hunting, threat intelligence, or digital forensics
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK framework or similar security frameworks
• Prior exposure to AI evaluation or data annotation workflows
• Relevant certifications such as GCIH, GCIA, CEH, or Security+

Why Join Us

• Work on cutting‑edge AI projects with top security and research teams
• Fully remote and flexible — work on your own schedule
• Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and global collaboration
• Contribute to meaningful work that makes AI‑driven security tools more accurate and effective
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension