Security Analyst - Fully Remote | Up To $90/Hr

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. The company is headquartered in San Francisco and has notable investors including Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Location: Remote

Salary: $70–$90/hour

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 independently and asynchronously with a team of experts to solve real-world problems.
• Craft, solve, and review challenging problems with real-world applicability.
• Collaborate to improve AI model performance and security assessment.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in programming with low-level languages such as C, C++, or Java.
• Familiarity with security vulnerability classification frameworks like 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.
• Based in the U.S., Canada, UK, Australia, or New Zealand.
• Ability to pass an enhanced background check.

Additional Information

• Position: Cybersecurity Experts
• Type: Contract
• Compensation: $70–$90/hour
• Location: Remote
• Duration: ~2 months
• Start Date: Mid-April, exact dates confirmed closer to the start date.
• Interview Process: Short interview and questionnaire, paid onboarding time up to 1 hour.
• Application Process: Upload resume, AI interview, submit form.
• Resources & Support: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome, support@mercor.com
• Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
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