Cyber Security Specialist
Mercor
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Job Description
About The Job
Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.
Position: Cybersecurity Professional
Type: Contract
Compensation: $100/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 20+ hours/week
Role Responsibilities
- Evaluate and assess content for potential security concerns in a cutting-edge AI context.
- Review and analyze security patterns to enhance AI model security.
- Collaborate asynchronously with a team of experts to solve real-world cybersecurity problems.
- Utilize Python and other data analysis tools to interact with large databases.
- Work independently to improve AI model performance and security analysis.
Qualifications
Must-Have:
- 2+ years of experience in cybersecurity.
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts, web security, and common attack patterns.
- Experience in offensive cybersecurity, CTFs, or penetration testing (OSCP Certification required).
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
- High attention to detail and pattern recognition skills.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent proficiency in English.
- Citizenship in U.S., Canada, New Zealand, UK, or Australia.
- Currently based in the U.S., Canada, New Zealand, UK, or Australia.
- Ability to pass an enhanced background check.
Start Date
Late February; exact dates will be confirmed closer to the start date.
Interview Process
- Complete a short interview and questionnaire to assess domain expertise.
- Paid for up to 1 hour of onboarding time, including screening and onboarding videos if hired.
Application Process
- Upload resume
- AI interview based on your resume
- Submit form
Resources & Support
For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: Interview Details. For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com.
Key skills/competency
- Cybersecurity
- AI Security
- Python
- Penetration Testing
- CTF
- Data Analysis
- Web Security
- Risk Assessment
- Onboarding
- Collaboration
How to Get Hired at Mercor
- Customize your resume: Highlight cybersecurity and Python skills.
- Tailor your cover letter: Emphasize OSCP and CTF experience.
- Research Mercor: Understand their AI and security initiatives.
- Practice technical questions: Prepare for cybersecurity and coding exercises.
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