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Incident Response Lead, Cyber Security

  • Software Engineering
  • Platform: Alignerr

$40-80/hrAs published by the platform.

About this job

This remote contract role asks an experienced security professional to assess how a security operations center detects, triages, and responds to cyber threats. The work involves reviewing playbooks and escalation logic, then writing structured findings that point to concrete operational improvements. It is aimed at people with hands-on SOC or incident response leadership experience who work on flexible, project-based engagements.

What you'll do

  • Review detection alerts, triage workflows, and escalation pathways for quality and consistency.
  • Evaluate the completeness and effectiveness of incident response actions in real-world scenarios.
  • Identify gaps in logging coverage, detection logic, and containment strategies.
  • Validate response playbooks for clarity, accuracy, and practical feasibility.

Requirements

SOC operationsIncident responseDetection engineeringIncident timeline analysisTriage and escalation logicContainment strategyResponse playbook validationStructured analytical writing

    Pay

    $40-80/hr

    Pay as published by the platform. It is not a guarantee of income or hours.

    Location

    The platform has not published which countries are eligible for this job.

    How to apply

    You apply on Alignerr, Labelbox's expert network: create a profile, complete an AI-led interview and skills assessment, then get matched to projects in your field.

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    Source

    Official posting: https://www.alignerr.com/jobs/170caccb-ad25-47c2-b1e8-077d7133dc54

    Last checked on October 8, 2026.

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