About this role
Security Operations Analyst (AI Training) About The Role We're partnering with the world's leading AI research labs to build AI systems that reason through real-world security incidents — and we need experienced SOC analysts to make it happen. Your expertise in threat detection, alert triage, and incident response will directly shape how next-generation AI understands and navigates modern security operations. This is a rare opportunity to influence frontier AI from the inside, without leaving your area of expertise. Organization: Alignerr Type: Hourly Contract Location: Remote Commitment: 10–40 hours/week What You'll Do Analyze realistic SOC scenarios — incidents, alerts, and investigation workflows — to evaluate how AI systems reason through them Classify alert severity, determine root causes, and recommend appropriate response actions Review AI-generated detection logic and investigation outputs for accuracy and real-world alignment Validate that AI responses reflect how skilled analysts actually detect, triage, and respond to threats Provide structured feedback that directly improves AI model performance in security contexts Work independently and asynchronously on your own schedule Who You Are 2+ years of hands-on experience in SOC, incident response, or security operations roles Solid familiarity with SIEM platforms, alert triage processes, and investigation workflows Sharp instinct for separating true security signals from noise and false positives Able to articulate your reasoning clearly in written form Self-motivated and comfortable working independently on task-based assignments Nice to Have Experience with threat hunting, malware analysis, or digital forensics Familiarity with frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, or the Cyber Kill Chain Background working across multiple SIEM or SOAR platforms Interest in AI systems and how they're trained and evaluated Why Join Us Work directly on cutting-edge AI projects with top-tier research labs Fully remote and flexible — work on your own schedule Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and global collaboration Make a meaningful impact on how AI handles real-world cybersecurity challenges Potential for ongoing work and contract extension