Penetration Test Specialist
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 Overview
As a Penetration Test Specialist at Mercor, you will be a pivotal Cybersecurity Professional on a contract basis, dedicating 20+ hours per week to safeguarding cutting-edge AI. This is a remote role, offering $100/hour, ideal for experts based in the U.S., Canada, New Zealand, UK, or Australia.
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.
Application & Interview Process
The estimated start date is late February, with exact dates confirmed closer to the time. The application process typically takes 20-30 minutes.
- 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.
- Upload resume.
- Complete an AI interview based on your resume.
- Submit the application form.
For more details on the interview process and platform information, visit talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome. For support, reach out to support@mercor.com. Mercor's team reviews applications daily; ensure all steps are completed for consideration.
Key skills/competency
- Penetration Testing
- Cybersecurity
- AI Security
- Offensive Security
- Web Security
- Attack Patterns
- Python
- Data Analysis
- OSCP
- Vulnerability Assessment
How to Get Hired at Mercor
- Research Mercor's mission: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Highlight AI security expertise: Emphasize experience in AI context cybersecurity, web security, and common attack patterns on your resume.
- Showcase offensive security skills: Detail your CTF, penetration testing, and required OSCP certification prominently.
- Demonstrate Python and data analysis: Illustrate proficiency with Python and data analysis tools for security evaluation.
- Prepare for the AI interview: Practice articulating cybersecurity concepts and problem-solving scenarios clearly for Mercor's assessment.
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