Remote AI Security Specialist - Contract

Mercor; United States; Remote; USD 96,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking Cybersecurity Experts for a remote contract engagement. You will analyze and review content for security vulnerabilities in an AI context and apply systems programming and security concepts to threat detection.

You'll work asynchronously with a team of experts, solve challenging problems, and contribute to improving AI model security. Start mid-April for about 2 months, with onboarding paid and a background check required.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in programming with low-level languages (C, C++, or Java).
• Familiarity with vulnerability 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 the U.S., Canada, UK, Australia, or New Zealand.
• Eligible 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

Pattern recognition

English communication

Job description

Mercor is seeking Cybersecurity Experts for a remote contract engagement. You will analyze and review content for security vulnerabilities in an AI context and apply systems programming and security concepts to threat detection.

You'll work asynchronously with a team of experts, solve challenging problems, and contribute to improving AI model security. Start mid-April for about 2 months, with onboarding paid and a background check required.