Security Operations Analyst

Alignerr Corp.; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Flexible schedule

Freelance autonomy

Job summary

Alignerr is seeking a Security Operations Analyst (AI Training) to join a remote, hourly-contract team shaping how AI detects, investigates, and responds to threats in real-world security incidents.

With 2+ years in SOC or incident response, you’ll triage alerts, review workflows, and help AI systems mirror analyst thinking. This flexible role fits candidates seeking freelance, project-based work in a cutting-edge field.

Qualifications

• 2+ years hands-on experience in SOC, incident response, or security operations.
• Familiar with SIEM platforms, alert triage processes, and security investigation workflows.
• Skilled at separating genuine threats from false positives under realistic conditions.
• Detail-oriented with strong written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze realistic incident and alert scenarios to assess what’s happening and why it matters.
• Classify severity levels, determine root causes, and recommend appropriate response actions.
• Review detection logic and investigation workflows for accuracy and real-world relevance.
• Evaluate AI-generated outputs to ensure they reflect how analysts actually work in practice.
• Distinguish true security signals from noise and false positives across simulated environments.
• Provide structured, expert feedback that helps AI systems think and respond like seasoned analysts.

Skills

SOC experience

Incident response

Security operations

Written communication

Tools

SIEM platforms

Alert triage

Investigation workflows

Job description

Security Operations Analyst (AI Training)

We're partnering with leading AI research labs to build the next generation of 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, investigates, and responds to threats — making a meaningful impact on the future of cybersecurity.

If you've spent time in a SOC, responded to incidents, or triaged alerts for a living, this is your opportunity to bring that expertise to the cutting edge of AI development.

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

What You'll Do

• Analyze realistic incident and alert scenarios to assess what's happening and why it matters
• Classify severity levels, determine root causes, and recommend appropriate response actions
• Review detection logic and investigation workflows for accuracy and real‑world relevance
• Evaluate AI-generated outputs to ensure they reflect how analysts actually work in practice
• Distinguish true security signals from noise and false positives across a range of simulated environments
• Provide structured, expert feedback that helps AI systems think and respond like seasoned analysts

Who You Are

• 2+ years of hands‑on experience in SOC, incident response, or security operations
• Familiar with SIEM platforms, alert triage processes, and security investigation workflows
• Skilled at separating genuine threats from false positives under realistic conditions
• Detail‑oriented with strong written communication skills
• Comfortable working independently and asynchronously on task‑based assignments
• No prior AI experience required — your security expertise is what matters

Nice to Have

• Experience with threat hunting, malware analysis, or digital forensics
• Familiarity with frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, or SANS
• Background working across multiple SIEM or EDR platforms
• Certifications such as CISSP, CEH, Security+, or GCIA

Why Join Us

• Work on frontier AI systems alongside top research labs and security experts
• Fully remote and flexible — work on your own schedule, on your own terms
• Freelance autonomy with meaningful, intellectually engaging work
• Contribute to AI that could improve real‑world cybersecurity outcomes
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension