Information Security Analyst Expert - Remote
Listing checked September 22, 2026 · pay as published by AfterQuery
Overview
AfterQuery needs an information security analyst to build realistic detection engineering and incident response scenarios that frontier AI labs use to test model judgment. You will work 10 hours per week on a remote contract, choose your own schedule, and receive weekly pay through Stripe at $90 to $135 per hour. The scenarios cover SIEM, EDR, and vulnerability scanner workflows from alert triage through remediation. Your depth in threat hunting, detection engineering, or GRC will shape how models reason about security operations.
What You'll Do5
- 1Draft realistic security scenarios that span alert triage, incident response, and remediation.
- 2Write reference answers that explain the investigative logic behind each decision.
- 3Review model output for technical accuracy and operational soundness.
- 4Flag guidance that sounds credible but would weaken security posture.
- 5Shape scenario details around SIEM alerts, EDR telemetry, and vulnerability findings.
Requirements8
- 12+ years of professional experience in security operations, incident response, or vulnerability management.
- 2Hands-on use of SIEM, EDR, and vulnerability scanner tools.
- 3Depth in one area: detection engineering, threat hunting, or GRC.
- 4Clear written English to document investigative and remediation reasoning.
- 5Availability for at least 10 hours each week.
- 6Security+, CySA+, CISSP, or GIAC certification.
- 7Experience leading a SOC or acting as incident commander.
- 8Scripting or automation with Python or PowerShell.
Who Should Apply
The ideal candidate brings at least two years in security operations, incident response, or vulnerability management and can point to hands-on work with SIEM, EDR, and vulnerability scanners. You should have real depth in detection engineering, threat hunting, or GRC, plus the writing skill to explain investigative and remediation reasoning in clear English. The role suits someone who wants a 10-hour weekly contract and can work async while producing precise, accurate scenarios. Candidates who lack direct tool experience or cannot document their decision making will struggle, because the work requires operational judgment, not just textbook knowledge. A common mismatch is treating the job as general cybersecurity writing without enough incident response detail, or submitting vague answers that miss specific SIEM and EDR signals.
Salary Insight
Pay ranges from $90 to $135 per hour, with weekly payments through Stripe. That band sits high for part-time security analysis work and reflects the specialized demand for practitioners who can write realistic detection and incident response scenarios. Candidates with certifications, SOC leadership, or Python or PowerShell automation often land toward the top of the range.
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Compensation
$90–135/hr
Required Skills
Application Tip
In your application, showcase at least one concrete scenario where you triaged a SIEM alert, investigated with EDR telemetry, and wrote up the remediation reasoning. Name the tools and quantify the outcome, such as time to contain or number of affected hosts. Mention your 10-hour weekly availability and any relevant certification or scripting work in Python or PowerShell.
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