Incident Response Analyst

About The Role: We're partnering with leading AI research labs to build the next generation of security-focused AI systems — and we need real incident responders to help get it right. As an Incident Response Analyst, you'll work with realistic security incident data to evaluate and improve how AI interprets alerts, correlates events, and supports digital investigations. Your hands-on SOC experience is exactly what's needed to make these systems reflect how security teams actually operate. Organization: Alignerr

Type: Hourly Contract

Location: Remote Commitment: 10-40 hours/week

What You'll Do: Analyze realistic security events, alerts, and incident cases Assess impact, root cause, and appropriate remediation actions Evaluate detection rules, alerting pipelines, and investigative playbooks Review and rate AI-generated incident analysis for accuracy and operational relevance Provide structured feedback that helps AI systems reason like experienced responders Work independently and asynchronously on your own schedule Who You Are 2+ years of experience in SOC, incident response, or security operations Hands-on familiarity with SIEM platforms, alert queues, and investigation tools Skilled at separating meaningful threats from background noise Strong analytical mindset with clear written communication skills Detail-oriented and comfortable working with structured feedback formats No prior AI experience required — your security expertise is what matters

Nice to Have: Experience with threat hunting, digital forensics, or purple team exercises Familiarity with common frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK or NIST IRBackground in cloud security operations or endpoint detection and response (EDR)

Why Join Us: Work on frontier AI systems alongside top-tier research teams Fully remote and flexible — work on your schedule, at your pace Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and global collaboration Make a direct impact on how AI handles real-world cybersecurity challenges Potential for ongoing work and contract extension