Security Operations Analyst

Alignerr Corp.; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alignerr is seeking a Security Operations Analyst to help train AI systems for threat detection, investigation, and response. This role leverages hands-on SOC experience to shape AI-driven security workflows in real-time across simulated environments.

You will work remotely on a freelance, flexible-hours engagement (10–40 hours/week), with no prerequisite AI experience beyond your security expertise. This position offers an opportunity to influence AI that protects real-world systems.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Analyze incident and alert scenarios to determine what happened and why it matters.
• Classify severity levels, identify root causes, and recommend responses.
• Review detection logic and investigation workflows for accuracy and relevance.
• Evaluate AI outputs to reflect how analysts work in practice.
• Distinguish true signals from noise across simulated environments.
• Provide expert feedback to help AI systems think and respond like analysts.

Skills

SOC experience

Incident response

Security operations

Written communication

Independent work

Tools

SIEM platforms

EDR platforms

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.

About The Role

• 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