Security Operations Analyst at Alignerr, London, £Contract Rate

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 understands, investigates, and responds to threats — making a meaningful impact on the future of cybersecurity AI.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role designed for experienced security professionals who want to apply their expertise in an exciting new direction.

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

What You'll Do

• Analyze realistic SOC scenarios — incidents, alerts, and investigations — to assess what's happening and why it matters
• Classify severity levels, identify root causes, and recommend appropriate response actions
• Evaluate detection logic and investigation workflows for accuracy and real-world alignment
• Review and validate AI-generated security outputs to ensure they reflect how analysts actually work
• Provide structured, expert feedback that helps AI systems reason through threats more accurately
  
  

Who You Are

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

Nice to Have

• Experience with threat hunting, malware analysis, or digital forensics
• Familiarity with frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK or NIST
• Background in cloud security, endpoint detection, or network monitoring
  
  

Why Join Us

• Work on cutting-edge AI projects with top security and research labs
• Fully remote and flexible — work on your own schedule
• Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and global collaboration
• Apply your real-world security expertise to problems that matter at scale
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension