Mercor

Security Analyst

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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: Cybersecurity Expert
Type:Contract
Compensation:$1,750–$2,150 per completed task
Location:Remote
Role Responsibilities
Review and evaluate AI-generated outputs related to threat analysis, vulnerability assessment, and security architecture recommendations.
Create realistic scenarios based on cybersecurity workflows such as incident response runbooks, threat hunting queries, and penetration testing reports.
Annotate, label, and validate data across cybersecurity use cases like CVE classification accuracy and SIEM alert triage.
Provide structured feedback on AI accuracy in areas such as cybersecurity frameworks (NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK) and threat intelligence standards (STIX/TAXII).
Collaborate asynchronously with research teams to refine evaluation frameworks for cybersecurity AI.
Qualifications
Must-Have

3+ years of professional experience in cybersecurity at an enterprise organization, MSSP, consultancy, or government/defense environment.
Background in areas such as SOC analysis, incident response (DFIR), penetration testing, threat intelligence, or security architecture.
Strong analytical thinking and ability to translate security operations into structured evaluation tasks.
Clear written communication and attention to detail.
Preferred
Professional certifications like CISSP, CISM, CEH, OSCP, GIAC certifications, Security+.
Compensation & Legal
Task Completion Pay: Competitive and based on task quality.
Performance Bonus: Weekly bonus incentive for top performers.
Hourly Opportunity: Transition to hourly compensation for sustained quality.
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
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Resources & Support
For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
For any help or support, reach out to: [email protected]
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
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  3. Which of Operations, Remote Collaboration and SQL have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
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  5. How do you stay organised and communicate clearly when working remotely?

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I am interested in the Security Analyst role because I can bring practical experience in Operations, Remote Collaboration and SQL, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Mercor needs from this hire.

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