9 hours ago

Senior Cybersecurity Professional

Mercor

Hybrid
Part Time
$187,200
Hybrid

Job Overview

Job TitleSenior Cybersecurity Professional
Job TypePart Time
Offered Salary$187,200
LocationHybrid

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Job Description

Senior Cybersecurity Professional 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.

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

  • 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
  • Incident Response
  • Threat Detection
  • Red Teaming
  • SIEM
  • EDR/XDR
  • MITRE ATT&CK
  • Python
  • Security Consulting
  • AI Security

Tags:

Cybersecurity Professional
threat detection
incident response
attack simulation
SIEM
EDR/XDR
MITRE ATT&CK
red team
security incidents
threat hunting
detection engineering
Python
PowerShell
Bash
network analysis
adversarial simulation
AI models
security tools

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How to Get Hired at Mercor

  • Research Mercor's mission: Study their focus on connecting talent with leading AI research labs and their prestigious investors.
  • Tailor your resume: Highlight extensive cybersecurity experience, especially in incident response, threat hunting, and red team operations, for Mercor.
  • Prepare for the AI interview: Practice articulating your hands-on experience with SIEM, EDR/XDR, and MITRE ATT&CK, demonstrating real-world expertise.
  • Showcase technical proficiency: Emphasize your scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, or Bash, and any relevant security certifications like OSCP or CISSP.
  • Demonstrate adversarial thinking: Be ready to discuss how you identify detection gaps and stress-test systems against realistic attack scenarios for this Senior Cybersecurity Professional role.

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