Security Operations Expert - AI Trainer

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 Expert

Type: Contract Compensation: $80–$90/hour Location: Remote Role Responsibilities

• Construct cybersecurity scenarios spanning security operations center monitoring, incident response and forensics, vulnerability management, and security architecture design.
• Build tasks across security operations and threat detection, incident response and digital forensics, vulnerability and penetration testing, security architecture and engineering, and governance/risk/compliance.
• Develop scenarios involving tools such as SIEM platforms (Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel), EDR tools (CrowdStrike), vulnerability scanners (Tenable, Qualys), and GRC platforms used at major enterprises.
• Apply cybersecurity methodologies (threat modeling, incident response playbooks, risk assessment) to the standards track a world targets (US: NIST CSF, SOC 2; International: ISO 27001, NIS2), and produce reference incident reports, security assessments, architecture designs, and compliance documentation.
• Author rubrics that distinguish authentic security judgment from generic textbook or certification-exam-level recall.

Qualifications Must-Have

• 5+ years working as a security engineer or CISO at a major company or security firm (Mandiant, CrowdStrike, or an in-house CISO/security lead).
• Direct ownership of incident response programs, security architecture, or compliance initiatives.
• Fluency in security tooling, plus understanding of regulatory frameworks and the current threat landscape.

Preferred

• A recognized professional credential is strongly preferred (CISSP, CISM, or an international equivalent); prior rubric or training authorship is a plus.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume
• Submit form

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