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Security Operations Analyst

Alignerr
Chicago, IL Contractor
POSTED ON 6/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/7/2026
Security Operations Analyst (AI Training)

About The Role

We're looking for experienced Security Operations Analysts to help evaluate and improve AI systems designed for modern SOC environments. Your real-world expertise in threat detection, alert triage, and incident response will directly shape how AI reasons through security scenarios — making these systems smarter, faster, and more accurate for analysts everywhere.

This is a unique opportunity to sit at the intersection of cybersecurity and frontier AI development, working with top research labs to build the next generation of security-focused AI tools.

  • 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 what the appropriate response should be
  • Classify alert severity, identify root causes, and recommend remediation actions based on your professional judgment
  • Review AI-generated detection logic, triage decisions, and investigation workflows for accuracy and realism
  • Validate AI outputs to ensure they reflect how experienced analysts actually think and operate
  • Provide structured, detailed feedback that helps AI systems learn from your expertise

Who You Are

  • 2 years of hands-on experience in a SOC, incident response, or security operations role
  • Familiar with SIEM platforms, alert triage processes, and investigation workflows
  • Skilled at distinguishing genuine threats from noise and false positives
  • Strong written communication skills — able to explain your reasoning clearly and concisely
  • Self-motivated and comfortable working independently on asynchronous, task-based assignments

Nice to Have

  • Experience with threat hunting, digital forensics, or red/blue team operations
  • Familiarity with frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, or SANS
  • Prior involvement in AI evaluation, data annotation, or training workflows

Why Join Us

  • Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside top security researchers and AI labs
  • Fully remote and flexible — complete tasks on your own schedule
  • Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and collaboration with a global community of experts
  • Make a meaningful impact on how AI understands and responds to real-world security threats
  • Potential for ongoing work and contract extension

Salary : $30 - $60

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