Security Analyst - Fully Remote
Mercor
full-remotemidcontractsecurity San Francisco, CA 46 days ago via LinkedIn
Commission-based
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CybersecurityThreat IntelligenceSOC AnalysisIncident ResponseDFIRPenetration TestingNIST CSFMITRE ATT&CKSTIX/TAXIICVE Classification
About the role
Role Overview
Security Analyst (Fully Remote) — Cybersecurity Expert (contract)
You will help evaluate AI-generated cybersecurity artifacts by reviewing outputs, generating realistic scenarios, and validating data against established security frameworks and threat intelligence standards.
Responsibilities
- Review and evaluate AI-generated outputs for:
- threat analysis
- vulnerability assessments
- security architecture recommendations
- Create realistic cybersecurity scenarios based on real workflows, including:
- incident response runbooks
- threat hunting queries
- penetration testing reports
- Annotate, label, and validate data for cybersecurity use cases such as:
- CVE classification accuracy
- SIEM alert triage
- Provide structured feedback on AI accuracy using:
- NIST CSF and MITRE ATT&CK
- threat intelligence standards STIX/TAXII
- Collaborate asynchronously with research teams to refine evaluation frameworks for cybersecurity AI
Requirements
Must-Have
- 3+ years of professional cybersecurity experience in an enterprise environment, MSSP, consultancy, or government/defense setting
- Background in one or more areas:
- SOC analysis
- incident response (DFIR)
- penetration testing
- threat intelligence
- security architecture
- Strong analytical thinking and ability to translate security operations into structured evaluation tasks
- Clear written communication and strong attention to detail
Preferred
- Relevant certifications such as: CISSP, CISM, CEH, OSCP, GIAC, or Security+
Compensation & Terms
- $1,750–$2,150 per completed task (task completion / quality-based)
- Weekly performance bonus for top performers
- Hourly opportunity for sustained quality (transition possible)
Application Process
- Upload resume
- Complete an AI interview and application form (estimated 20–30 minutes)
About Mercor
Mercor is a San Francisco–headquartered platform connecting elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. The role described focuses on evaluating cybersecurity-related AI outputs and building structured assessment frameworks for security AI applications.
Scraped 6/12/2026