Senior Cybersecurity Professional
Mercor
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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.
Position: Senior Cybersecurity ProfessionalType: ContractCompensation: $85–$95/hourLocation: Remote
Role Responsibilities
- Evaluate AI models for threat detection, incident response, and attack simulation. Apply real-world adversarial and defensive expertise.
- Investigate and analyze security incidents using SIEM, EDR/XDR, and other tools. Classify adversary behavior with MITRE ATT&CK.
- Simulate adversarial thinking to identify detection gaps and bypass techniques. Stress-test AI systems against realistic red-team scenarios.
- Provide structured reasoning and feedback to improve AI threat analysis and detection accuracy.
- Work independently and asynchronously in a flexible remote engagement.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- 5+ years in cybersecurity. Experience as SOC Analyst, Incident Responder, Detection Engineer, Threat Hunter, Red Team Operator, or Security Consultant.
- Hands-on experience with real-world security incidents.
- Strong skills with SIEM platforms, EDR/XDR tools, and network traffic analysis.
- Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK and detection engineering.
Preferred
- Certifications: OSCP, OSEP, CRTO, GCIA, GCFA, GCIH, CISSP.
- Experience mentoring junior analysts or red team members.
- Scripting proficiency in Python, PowerShell, Bash.
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/welcomeFor 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
- Threat Detection
- Incident Response
- Attack Simulation
- AI Model Evaluation
- SIEM Platforms
- EDR/XDR Tools
- MITRE ATT&CK
- Red Team Operations
- Detection Engineering
- Scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash)
How to Get Hired at Mercor
- Research Mercor's mission: Study their focus on connecting elite talent with leading AI research labs and their investor backing.
- Tailor your resume: Customize your application to highlight 5+ years in cybersecurity, emphasizing incident response, red team, and detection engineering skills.
- Master the AI interview: Prepare to articulate your experience with SIEM, EDR/XDR, MITRE ATT&CK, and real-world security incidents.
- Showcase adversarial expertise: Provide concrete examples of threat detection, attack simulation, and identifying security gaps in complex systems.
- Demonstrate independent work: Highlight experiences working asynchronously and delivering results in a remote setting.
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