Security Specialist - Fully Remote | Upto $90/Hr

Mercor; Sydney; Remote; AUD 139,000 - 179,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking Cybersecurity Experts for a remote contract role starting mid-April, ~2 months. You will analyze content for security vulnerabilities in an AI context and apply systems programming and security concepts to enhance AI model threat detection.

Join a team of highly skilled professionals working asynchronously to solve real-world security challenges and help improve AI model performance while adhering to strict background checks.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in programming with C, C++, or Java.
• Familiarity with security vulnerability classification frameworks like OWASP or CVEs.
• Understanding of core cybersecurity concepts, including web security and attack vectors.
• Strong attention to detail and pattern recognition skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication in English.
• Based in US, Canada, UK, Australia, or New Zealand.
• Ability to pass an enhanced background check.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and review content for security vulnerabilities with a focus on pattern recognition and classification in an AI context.
• Apply expertise in systems programming and security concepts to enhance AI model threat detection and reasoning.
• Craft, solve, and review challenging problems with real-world applicability.
• Work independently and asynchronously with a team of highly qualified experts.
• Improve AI model performance by identifying and addressing potential security threats.

Skills

Low-level languages

Cybersecurity concepts

Pattern recognition

English proficiency

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, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Position: Cybersecurity Experts
Type: Contract
Compensation: $70-$90/hour
Location: Remote
Duration: ~2 months

Role Responsibilities

• Analyze and review content for security vulnerabilities with a focus on pattern recognition and classification in an AI context.
• Apply expertise in systems programming and security concepts to enhance AI model threat detection and reasoning.
• Craft, solve, and review challenging problems with real-world applicability.
• Work independently and asynchronously with a team of highly qualified experts.
• Improve AI model performance by identifying and addressing potential security threats.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• 2+ years of experience in programming with low-level languages such as C, C++, or Java.
• Familiarity with security vulnerability classification frameworks like OWASP or CVEs.
• Understanding of core cybersecurity concepts, including web security and common attack vectors.
• Strong attention to detail and pattern recognition skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication in English.
• Currently based in the U.S., Canada, UK, Australia, or New Zealand.
• Ability to pass an enhanced background check.

Start Date

• Mid-April; exact dates 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
• For any help or support, reach out to: [e-mail]