Information Security Analyst

Responsibilities

• ▹Review and evaluate AI-generated outputs related to threat analysis, vulnerability assessment, and security architecture recommendations
• ▹Create realistic scenarios based on cybersecurity workflows such as incident response runbooks, threat hunting queries, and penetration testing reports
• ▹Annotate, label, and validate data across cybersecurity use cases like CVE classification accuracy and SIEM alert triage
• ▹Provide structured feedback on AI accuracy in cybersecurity frameworks (NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK) and threat intelligence standards (STIX/TAXII)
• ▹Collaborate asynchronously with research teams to refine evaluation frameworks

Requirements

• ▹3+ years of professional experience in cybersecurity at an enterprise organization, MSSP, consultancy, or government/defense environment
• ▹Background in SOC analysis, incident response (DFIR), penetration testing, threat intelligence, or security architecture
• ▹Strong analytical thinking and ability to translate security operations into structured evaluation tasks
• ▹Clear written communication and attention to detail

Nice to have

• ▹Professional certifications like CISSP, CISM, CEH, OSCP, GIAC, Security+

Soft skills

What we offer

• ▹Competitive task completion pay ($1,750-$2,150 per task)
• ▹Weekly bonus incentive for top performers
• ▹Transition to hourly compensation for sustained quality

About the company

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs; headquartered in San Francisco, with investors including Peter Thiel and Jack Dorsey.