Cybersecurity Expert, AI Model Training (OSCP Required)
Hackajob
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Job Description
Cybersecurity Expert, AI Model Training (OSCP Required) at Mercor
hackajob is partnering with Mercor to find exceptional tech professionals for this unique role. Mercor is actively seeking a Cybersecurity Expert (OSCP Required) to join a specialized research project for one of the world's leading AI companies. This project leverages your professional expertise to develop pertinent questions related to your occupation, directly contributing to advanced AI model training.
Applicants Must:
- Have 4+ years of full-time work experience in a cybersecurity occupation.
- Be based in the US, UK, or Canada.
More Details About The Role:
- Compensation is competitive and based on your professional background and geographic location. The listed hourly compensation scale is for U.S.-based applicants, with rates varying for candidates in other regions.
- This project requires a minimum commitment of 15 hours per week.
- The project is currently estimated to last for at least 6 months, with potential for extension. Its availability indicates ongoing operations.
- Access to a desktop or laptop computer is essential; Chromebooks are not compatible with this project.
Mercor is committed to considering all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provides reasonable accommodations upon request.
Contract and Payment Terms:
- You will be engaged as an independent contractor.
- This is a fully remote role offering flexible scheduling.
- Project durations are subject to change based on needs and performance (can be extended, shortened, or concluded early).
- Your work at Mercor will strictly avoid access to confidential or proprietary information from any external employer, client, or institution.
- Payments are processed weekly via Stripe or Wise, based on services rendered.
- Please note: Mercor is unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT candidates for this position.
About Mercor
Mercor collaborates with leading AI labs and enterprises to enhance frontier AI models through human expertise. Joining Mercor means working on projects that train and improve AI systems, receiving competitive compensation, collaborating with top researchers, and playing a key role in shaping the next generation of AI systems within your area of expertise.
Key skills/competency
- Cybersecurity
- OSCP Certification
- AI Model Training
- Penetration Testing
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Ethical Hacking
- Security Research
- Content Design
- Risk Management
- Threat Intelligence
How to Get Hired at Hackajob
- Understand Mercor's AI mission: Research Mercor's role in training frontier AI models and their commitment to human expertise.
- Highlight OSCP and experience: Emphasize your OSCP certification and 4+ years of full-time cybersecurity experience prominently on your resume.
- Tailor your application: Customize your resume and cover letter to demonstrate how your security expertise translates to AI model training and question design.
- Showcase independent work: Prepare to discuss past projects where you've worked autonomously, highlighting your self-discipline and problem-solving skills for remote contract roles.
- Address geographical requirements: Clearly state your eligibility to work remotely from the US, UK, or Canada.
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