Cybersecurity Risk Analyst

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.

This contract position for a Cybersecurity Risk Analyst focuses on evaluating and enhancing AI model security, collaborating asynchronously with a team of experts, and utilizing data analysis tools like Python to solve real-world cybersecurity challenges. The role requires a commitment of 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 & Interview Process

The role is expected to start in late February, with exact dates confirmed closer to the start. The interview process includes a short interview and questionnaire to assess domain expertise. Successful candidates will be paid for up to 1 hour of onboarding time.

Application Process

The application takes 20-30 minutes and involves:

• Uploading your resume.
• Completing an AI interview based on your resume.
• Submiting the application form.

Resources & Support

For more details on the interview process and platform information, visit talent.docs.mercor.com. For help, contact support@mercor.com. Our team reviews applications daily; complete all steps for consideration.

Key skills/competency

• Cybersecurity
• AI Security
• Web Security
• Penetration Testing
• OSCP Certification
• Python
• Data Analysis
• Attack Patterns
• Risk Assessment
• Content Evaluation