Security Operations Expert - Fully Remote | Upto $90/hr
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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 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
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