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Cybersecurity Architect - Threat Specialist
mercor · United States · back to the listing
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Security Engineer
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What this role officially is
ICT security administrator — ESCO, the EU occupation classification
ICT security administrators plan and carry out security measures to protect information and data from unauthorised access, deliberate attack, theft and corruption.
Also known as: network security administrator, system security administrator, ICT security administrators, IT security administrator
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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
Resources & Support
• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check:
• For any help or support, reach out to:
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
Originally posted on Himalayas
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
Resources & Support
• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check:
• For any help or support, reach out to:
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
Originally posted on Himalayas