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Pay

Below typicalTops out at $60/hr. The typical top rate across 237 priced coding listings is $90/hr.

Getting in

Hard to get in~1–2 hours of assessments. Valid government photo ID.

Steady work

Work is patchyFeast-or-famine project volume.

Payout record

Some delaysSchedule: weekly, by Friday for the prior Monday–Sunday. Paid via Stripe or PayPal (depends on country).

Freshness

FreshPosted 3d ago. Still listed on Alignerr on Nov 6, 2026.

Where you live

Not statedThe listing names no country.

The job description

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

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

How do you apply to Alignerr?

Apply on Alignerr

The Apply button opens this post on Alignerr's own site. You apply with them, not with Rubric. Budget about 1–2 hours of assessments.

Get through screening

What Alignerr asks for after you apply:

Take the TestGorilla skills assessment (usually one attempt per role)
Verify your identity with Persona
Join the Alignerr Slack community
Set up payouts once you are assigned to a project

Start work and get paid

Pay schedule: weekly, by Friday for the prior Monday–Sunday. Paid via Stripe or PayPal (depends on country). You're paid for the work they hand out, not a fixed salary.

Alignerr also needs

Valid government photo ID
Degree or professional experience for expert roles
Webcam for proctored assessments on some roles

Red flags

Red flagLong gaps with no project after passing
Red flagWorker reports of delayed or withheld payments on Glassdoor

What is Alignerr like to work for?

Labelbox's contractor network, which hires generalists and domain experts to label data and write and grade AI training tasks.

Advertised pay	$15–150/hr
Getting in	Hard to get in
Application takes	~1–2 hours of assessments
How you get paid	Weekly, by Friday for the prior Monday–Sunday, via Stripe or PayPal (depends on country)
Payout record	Some delays
Countries	Accepts most countries but blocks signups from about two dozen; posts India-specific roles such as Hindi, Telugu and Indian-English language and cultural review work.

Generalist and bilingual work is around $15–20/hr, coding QA $30–40/hr, and senior software, advanced math, medical and law roles $70–150/hr; some projects pay per approved task.