Full Time

Security Operations Analyst

Alignerr

Contract

Technology, Information and Internet

Denver, CO

$95,000 - $140,000* / year (about $46–$67 an hour)

Job Description

Security Operations Analyst (AI Training)

About The Role

We're partnering with leading AI research labs to build the next generation of 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, investigates, and responds to threats — making a meaningful impact on the future of cybersecurity.

If you've spent time in a SOC, responded to incidents, or triaged alerts for a living, this is your opportunity to bring that expertise to the cutting edge of AI development.

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

What You'll Do

Analyze realistic incident and alert scenarios to assess what's happening and why it matters
Classify severity levels, determine root causes, and recommend appropriate response actions
Review detection logic and investigation workflows for accuracy and real-world relevance
Evaluate AI-generated outputs to ensure they reflect how analysts actually work in practice
Distinguish true security signals from noise and false positives across a range of simulated environments
Provide structured, expert feedback that helps AI systems think and respond like seasoned analysts

Who You Are

2+ years of hands-on experience in SOC, incident response, or security operations
Familiar with SIEM platforms, alert triage processes, and security investigation workflows
Skilled at separating genuine threats from false positives under realistic conditions
Detail-oriented with strong written communication skills
Comfortable working independently and asynchronously on task-based assignments
No prior AI experience required — your security expertise is what matters

Nice to Have