Overview

Have you ever wondered how cutting edge artificial intelligence learns to think like a seasoned security professional? At Mercor, we bridge the gap between brilliant technical talent and top tier AI research labs in San Francisco. Backed by industry heavyweights like Benchmark and Peter Thiel, we are shaping the future of machine intelligence. We are currently looking for a Senior Security Analyst to join our network on a contract basis. This is a fully remote opportunity open to qualified professionals worldwide, letting you collaborate asynchronously with leading researchers from wherever you call home.

Key Responsibilities

Review and evaluate AI generated outputs related to threat analysis, vulnerability assessment, and security architecture recommendations.
Create realistic scenarios based on cybersecurity workflows such as incident response runbooks, threat hunting queries, and penetration testing reports.
Annotate, label, and validate data across cybersecurity use cases like CVE classification accuracy and SIEM alert triage.
Provide structured feedback on AI accuracy in areas such as cybersecurity frameworks including NIST CSF and MITRE ATT&CK, alongside threat intelligence standards like STIX and TAXII.
Collaborate asynchronously with research teams to refine evaluation frameworks for cybersecurity AI.

Requirements

At least 3 years of professional experience in cybersecurity at an enterprise level.
Deep familiarity with industry standards, frameworks, and practical security workflows.
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to provide clear, structured feedback on complex technical scenarios.

What You'll Gain

By joining this project, you will work directly at the intersection of cybersecurity and generative artificial intelligence. You will help train the next generation of intelligent security models while earning competitive compensation of $1,750 to $2,150 per completed task on a flexible schedule.