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 Role Responsibilities 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. Qualifications Must-Have 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. Preferred Certifications: OSCP, OSEP, CRTO, GCIA, GCFA, GCIH, CISSP. Experience mentoring junior analysts or red team members. Scripting proficiency in Python, PowerShell, Bash. Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete) Upload resume AI interview based on your resume Submit form Resources & Support For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/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.