4 hours ago

Senior Cybersecurity Specialist

Mercor

Hybrid
Part Time
$187,200
Hybrid

Job Overview

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

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Job Description

Senior Cybersecurity Specialist 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.

Position Overview

This is a contract position for a Senior Cybersecurity Specialist. The compensation is set at $85–$95 per hour, and the role is fully 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, with experience as a 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

The application process takes approximately 20–30 minutes to complete:

  • Upload resume
  • Complete an 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

  • Threat Detection
  • Incident Response
  • Attack Simulation
  • SIEM Platforms
  • EDR/XDR Tools
  • MITRE ATT&CK
  • Red Teaming
  • Security Analysis
  • Python Scripting
  • Network Traffic Analysis

Tags:

cybersecurity specialist
threat detection
incident response
attack simulation
red team
security analysis
detection engineering
SIEM
EDR/XDR
MITRE ATT&CK
adversarial thinking
Python
PowerShell
Bash
AI model evaluation
security consulting
network traffic analysis
security operations
threat hunting
vulnerability assessment

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How to Get Hired at Mercor

  • Research Mercor's culture: Study their mission connecting elite talent with leading AI research labs and their investor backing.
  • Tailor your Mercor resume: Highlight extensive experience in cybersecurity, incident response, red teaming, and AI model security.
  • Master the AI interview: Prepare for scenario-based questions demonstrating your adversarial and defensive expertise and critical thinking.
  • Showcase practical skills: Emphasize hands-on proficiency with SIEM, EDR/XDR, MITRE ATT&CK, and scripting in Python, PowerShell, Bash.
  • Demonstrate independent contribution: Illustrate your ability to work effectively and asynchronously in a remote, contract-based environment.

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