Cybersecurity 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: Senior Cybersecurity Professional

Type: Contract

Compensation: $85–$95/hour

Location: Remote

• 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.

• 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.

• Certifications:
  
  OSCP, OSEP, CRTO, GCIA, GCFA, GCIH, CISSP.
• Experience mentoring junior analysts or red team members.
• Scripting proficiency in Python, Power Shell, Bash.

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