Cybersecurity Professional
Mercor
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Job Description
About Mercor
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
This is a contract position focused on evaluating and enhancing the security of cutting-edge AI models. You will collaborate with a team of experts while also working independently to solve complex cybersecurity challenges.
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 (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
- Upload resume
- AI interview based on your resume
- Submit form
Resources & Support
For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
Key skills/competency
- Cybersecurity
- AI Model Security
- Offensive Security
- Penetration Testing
- OSCP Certification
- Python
- Data Analysis
- Web Security
- Attack Patterns
- Content Security Assessment
How to Get Hired at Mercor
- Research Mercor's mission: Study their focus on connecting talent with leading AI research labs and their high-profile investors.
- Tailor your resume for AI security: Highlight experience in offensive cybersecurity, AI model security, Python, and data analysis relevant to the Cybersecurity Professional role.
- Prepare for domain expertise assessment: Be ready to demonstrate strong knowledge in web security, attack patterns, and cybersecurity concepts during the short interview and questionnaire.
- Showcase your OSCP certification: Emphasize your Offensive Security Certified Professional credential as it's a critical requirement for this contract position at Mercor.
- Ace the AI interview: Practice articulating your experience in cybersecurity and AI contexts, ensuring your responses align with Mercor's technical and communication expectations.
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