Security Operations Analyst

Alignerr Corp.; United States; Remote; CAD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Alignerr is seeking a Security Operations Analyst (AI Training) to join a remote, hourly contract team shaping security-focused AI systems. You will apply real-world SOC experience to how models reason through threats, triage alerts, and respond to incidents in an asynchronous work setting.

You will analyze SOC incidents, classify alerts, review detection logic, and provide structured feedback to improve AI outputs.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on SOC/IR/security ops experience.
• Experience with SIEMs, alert triage, and investigation methodologies.
• Ability to document findings in structured formats.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Analyze SOC incident and alert scenarios to explain what happened and why.
• Classify alert severity, identify root causes, and propose responses.
• Review detection logic and investigation workflows for accuracy.
• Evaluate AI outputs and flag gaps with human analyst processes.
• Provide structured feedback to help AI mirror threat detection.

Skills

SOC experience

SIEM familiarity

Root cause analysis

Documentation skills

Async remote work

Tools

SIEM platforms

Forensics tools

Job description

Security Operations Analyst (AI Training)

We're partnering with leading AI research labs to build the next generation of security-focused AI systems. As a Security Operations Analyst, your real-world SOC experience will directly shape how AI models reason through threats, triage alerts, and respond to incidents — making AI smarter and safer for the entire industry. This is a fully remote, flexible contract role designed for experienced security professionals who want to put their expertise to work on something genuinely impactful.

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

What You'll Do

• Analyze realistic SOC incident and alert scenarios, identifying what's happening and why it matters
• Classify alert severity, determine root causes, and recommend appropriate response actions
• Review detection logic and investigation workflows for accuracy and real-world alignment
• Evaluate AI-generated security outputs and flag gaps between AI reasoning and how analysts actually work
• Provide structured feedback that helps AI systems better mirror professional threat detection and response

Who You Are

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in SOC, incident response, or security operations roles
• Familiar with SIEM platforms, alert triage workflows, and investigation methodologies
• Skilled at separating true security signals from background noise and false positives
• Able to clearly articulate your reasoning and document findings in structured formats
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently in an async environment

Nice to Have

• Experience with threat hunting, digital forensics, or red/blue team operations
• Familiarity with frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, or similar
• Prior exposure to AI evaluation or data annotation workflows

Why Join Us

• Work directly on frontier AI systems alongside top security and AI research teams
• Fully remote and asynchronous — work on your schedule, from anywhere
• Freelance autonomy with the potential for ongoing contract extension
• Contribute meaningful expertise that shapes how AI handles real-world cybersecurity challenges
• Be part of a global community of domain experts doing work that actually matters