Cyber Security Specialist
Mercor San Francisco
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 ExpertsType: Contract
Compensation: $70–$90/hour
Location: Remote
Role Responsibilities- Analyze and review content for security vulnerabilities with a focus on pattern recognition and classification in an AI context.
- Apply expertise in systems programming and security concepts to enhance AI model threat detection and reasoning.
- Work asynchronously with a team of highly qualified experts across your domain.
- Craft, solve, and review challenging problems with real-world applicability.
- Emphasize independent work and flexible hours to meet project goals.
Qualifications
Must-Have- 2+ years of experience in programming with C, C++, or Java.
- Familiarity with security vulnerability classification such as OWASP or CVEs.
- Understanding of core cybersecurity concepts, including web security and common attack vectors.
- Strong attention to detail and pattern recognition skills.
- Clear written and verbal communication in English.
- Currently based in the U.S., Canada, UK, Australia, or New Zealand.
- Ability to pass an enhanced background check.
- Mid-April; exact dates 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.
- Upload resume
- AI interview based on your resume
- Submit form
- 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: support@mercor.com
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
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