Cybersecurity Risk Analyst
Mercor
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Job Description
About the Cybersecurity Risk Analyst Role at 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 Details
- Type: Contract
- Compensation: $100/hour
- Location: Remote (U.S., Canada, New Zealand, UK, or Australia)
- Commitment: 20+ hours/week
Role Responsibilities for Cybersecurity Risk Analyst
- 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
The application process takes 20–30 minutes to complete and includes:
- 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 Security
- Web Security
- Penetration Testing
- Python
- Data Analysis
- Risk Assessment
- Attack Patterns
- CTFs
- Pattern Recognition
How to Get Hired at Mercor
- Research Mercor's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor, focusing on their AI and talent connection platform.
- Tailor your resume for AI security: Highlight specific experience in cybersecurity, AI model security, web security, Python, and mandatory OSCP certification.
- Prepare for the AI interview: Practice articulating your analytical skills, problem-solving approaches, and experience with offensive cybersecurity within a technical context.
- Showcase offensive security expertise: Emphasize your background in CTFs, penetration testing, and understanding of common attack patterns, providing concrete examples.
- Demonstrate asynchronous collaboration: Be ready to discuss how you've effectively worked independently and collaborated remotely with expert teams across different time zones.
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