Mercor

Cybersecurity Architect - Threat Specialist

United States full-time Senior $80 - $90
full-time Senior level Technology & IT Salary listed Curated
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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:$80–$90/hour
Location:Remote
Role Responsibilities

Construct cybersecurity scenarios for security operations center monitoring, incident response, and forensics.

Build tasks across security operations, threat detection, vulnerability testing, and security architecture.

Develop scenarios using tools like SIEM platforms (Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel), EDR tools (CrowdStrike), and vulnerability scanners (Tenable, Qualys).

Apply cybersecurity methodologies to standards like NIST CSF, SOC 2, ISO 27001, and NIS2.

Author rubrics that capture senior security judgment beyond textbook recall.

Qualifications

Must-Have

5+ years as a security engineer or CISO at a major company or security firm.

Direct ownership of incident response programs, security architecture, or compliance initiatives.

Fluency in security tooling and understanding of regulatory frameworks.

Preferred

Recognized professional credential (CISSP, CISM, or equivalent).

Prior rubric or training authorship.

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Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Cybersecurity Architect - Threat Specialist role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Mercor?
  3. Which of Operations, Remote Collaboration and Cybersecurity have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. How have you led people, improved a process, or made a hard decision in a previous role?
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

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  • A recent example that proves your experience with Operations, Remote Collaboration and Cybersecurity.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

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  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
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I am interested in the Cybersecurity Architect - Threat Specialist role because I can bring practical experience in Operations, Remote Collaboration and Cybersecurity, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Mercor needs from this hire.

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