Information Security Analyst

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 Professional
Type: Contract
Compensation: $100/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 20+ hours/week

• Evaluate and assess content for potential security concerns in a cutting‑edge AI context.
• Review and analyze security patterns to enhance AI model security.
• Collaborate asynchronously with a team of experts to solve real‑world cybersecurity problems.
• Utilize Python and other data analysis tools to interact with large databases.
• Work independently to improve AI model performance and security analysis.

• 2+ years of experience in cybersecurity.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts, web security, and common attack patterns.
• Experience in offensive cybersecurity, CTFs, or penetration testing (OSCP Certification required).
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
• High attention to detail and pattern recognition skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent proficiency in English.
• Citizenship in U.S., Canada, New Zealand, UK, or Australia.
• Currently based in the U.S., Canada, New Zealand, UK, or Australia.
• Ability to pass an enhanced background check.

• Late February; exact dates will be confirmed closer to the start date.

• Complete a short interview and questionnaire to assess domain expertise.
• Paid for up to 1 hour of onboarding time, including screening and onboarding videos if hired.

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• AI interview based on your resume
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