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Cybersecurity Risk Mgmt Analyst

Mercor
Full Timejunior
CAPosted March 1, 2026

Job Description

**About The Job**

  • *Mercor**

connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include

  • *Benchmark**

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  • *General Catalyst**

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  • *Peter Thiel**

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  • *Adam D'Angelo**

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  • *Larry Summers**

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  • *Jack Dorsey**

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  • *Position:**

Cybersecurity Professional

  • *Type:**
  • *Contract**
  • *Compensation:**
  • *$100/hour**
  • *Location:**
  • *Remote**
  • *Commitment:**
  • *20+ hours/week**
  • *Role Responsibilities**
  • Evaluate and assess content for potential security concerns in a cutting-edge AI context.
  • Review and analyze security patterns to enhance AI model security.
  • Collaborate asynchronously with a team of experts to solve real-world cybersecurity problems.
  • Utilize Python and other data analysis tools to interact with large databases.
  • Work independently to improve AI model performance and security analysis.
  • *Qualifications**
  • *Must-Have**
  • 2+ years of experience in cybersecurity.
  • Strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts, web security, and common attack patterns.
  • Experience in offensive cybersecurity, CTFs, or penetration testing (OSCP Certification required).
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
  • High attention to detail and pattern recognition skills.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent proficiency in English.
  • Citizenship in U.S., Canada, New Zealand, UK, or Australia.
  • Currently based in the U.S., Canada, New Zealand, UK, or Australia.
  • Ability to pass an enhanced background check.
  • *Start Date**
  • Late February; exact dates will be confirmed closer to the start date.
  • *Interview Process**
  • Complete a short interview and questionnaire to assess domain expertise.
  • Paid for up to 1 hour of onboarding time, including screening and onboarding videos if hired.
  • *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.*

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