Penetration Tester
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.
This Penetration Tester contract position offers a competitive compensation of $100/hour, requiring a commitment of 20+ hours/week. It's a fully remote opportunity for candidates based in specific countries.
Role Responsibilities
- Evaluate and assess content for potential security concerns within 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
- Penetration Testing
- Offensive Security
- AI Security
- Web Security
- Python
- Data Analysis
- CTF (Capture The Flag)
- OSCP Certification
- Vulnerability Assessment
How to Get Hired at Mercor
- Research Mercor's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor to understand their focus on AI talent.
- Tailor your resume: Customize your resume to highlight experience in offensive cybersecurity, penetration testing, OSCP certification, and Python skills, aligning with Mercor's specific requirements.
- Prepare for the AI interview: Practice answering common cybersecurity and technical questions, ensuring your responses are clear and demonstrate deep domain expertise relevant to Mercor's AI context.
- Showcase problem-solving skills: Be ready to discuss your experience in evaluating security patterns and solving real-world cybersecurity challenges, particularly those involving AI models.
- Emphasize remote collaboration: Highlight your ability to work independently and collaborate asynchronously, as Mercor values these traits in its remote Penetration Tester roles.
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