Cybersecurity Architect - Threat Specialist

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 Expert Type: Contract Compensation: $80–$90/hour Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

• Construct cybersecurity scenarios for security operations center monitoring , incident response , and forensics .
• Build tasks across security operations , threat detection , vulnerability testing , and security architecture .
• Develop scenarios using tools like SIEM platforms ( Splunk , Microsoft Sentinel ), EDR tools ( CrowdStrike ), and vulnerability scanners ( Tenable , Qualys ).
• Apply cybersecurity methodologies to standards like NIST CSF , SOC 2 , ISO 27001 , and NIS2 .
• Author rubrics that capture senior security judgment beyond textbook recall.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• 5+ years as a security engineer or CISO at a major company or security firm.
• Direct ownership of incident response programs , security architecture , or compliance initiatives .
• Fluency in security tooling and understanding of regulatory frameworks.

Preferred

• Recognized professional credential ( CISSP , CISM , or equivalent).
• Prior rubric or training authorship.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume
• Submit form

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