Security Operations Analyst

Dallas

**Security Operations Analyst (AI Training)** **About The Role** We're partnering with leading AI research labs to build the next generation of intelligent security systems. As a Security Operations Analyst, your real-world SOC expertise will directly shape how AI understands, reasons through, and responds to cybersecurity threats --- making enterprise AI safer and more effective for analysts everywhere. This is a unique opportunity to sit at the intersection of cybersecurity and frontier AI, contributing your hands-on experience to systems that will define how the industry approaches threat detection and incident response. * 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 how it should be handled * Classify alert severity, identify 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 experienced analysts actually work * Provide structured, expert feedback that directly improves AI reasoning in security contexts * Work independently and asynchronously on your own schedule **Who You Are** * 2 years of hands-on experience in a SOC, incident response, or security operations role * Solid familiarity with SIEM platforms, alert triage processes, and investigation workflows * Strong ability to distinguish true positives from false positives and background noise * Detail-oriented with clear, structured written communication * Self-motivated and comfortable working independently on task-based assignments **Nice to Have** * Experience with threat hunting, threat intelligence, or digital forensics * Familiarity with MITRE ATT\&CK framework or similar security frameworks * Prior exposure to AI evaluation or data annotation workflows * Relevant certifications such as GCIH, GCIA, CEH, or Security **Why Join Us** * Work on cutting-edge AI projects with top security and research teams * Fully remote and flexible --- work on your own schedule * Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and global collaboration * Contribute to meaningful work that makes AI-driven security tools more accurate and effective * Potential for ongoing work and contract extension