Security Operations Analyst
Boston, MA
Contract
Remote
1 month ago
About the role
Security Operations Analyst (AI Training)
About The Role
We're partnering with leading AI research labs to build 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, triages, and responds to threats — making the next generation of security tooling smarter and more effective.
If you've spent time in a SOC and know the difference between a real threat and background noise, your expertise is exactly what's needed here.
What You'll Do
Who You Are
Nice to Have
Why Join Us
About The Role
We're partnering with leading AI research labs to build 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, triages, and responds to threats — making the next generation of security tooling smarter and more effective.
If you've spent time in a SOC and know the difference between a real threat and background noise, your expertise is exactly what's needed here.
- Organization: Alignerr
- Type: Hourly Contract
- Location: Remote
- Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
What You'll Do
- Analyze realistic incident and alert scenarios to identify what's happening and why it matters
- Classify severity levels, determine root causes, and recommend appropriate response actions
- Review and evaluate detection logic, triage workflows, and investigation procedures
- Validate AI-generated security outputs to ensure they reflect how analysts actually work in practice
- Provide structured, expert feedback that helps AI reason through threats the way a seasoned analyst would
Who You Are
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in SOC, incident response, or security operations
- Familiar with SIEM platforms, alert triage processes, and investigation workflows
- Able to distinguish true security signals from false positives and background noise
- Detail-oriented with clear written communication skills
- Comfortable working independently and asynchronously on task-based assignments
Nice to Have
- Experience with threat hunting, malware analysis, or digital forensics
- Familiarity with frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK or NIST
- Background working in enterprise or cloud-based SOC environments
- Prior experience with AI evaluation or data annotation workflows
Why Join Us
- Work directly on frontier AI systems 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
Skills
Information TechnologyTechnology, Information and Internet