Cyber Security Analyst – Remote Part‑time (up to $2150)
Mercor · Toronto
Job description
About the role
We are looking for an experienced Cyber Security Analyst to work remotely on a part‑time contract basis. You will evaluate AI‑generated security outputs and help improve the accuracy of cybersecurity models.
Key responsibilities
- Review and assess AI‑generated threat analysis, vulnerability assessments, and security architecture recommendations.
- Create realistic cybersecurity scenarios such as incident response runbooks, threat‑hunting queries, and penetration‑testing reports.
- Annotate, label, and validate data across use cases including CVE classification and SIEM alert triage.
- Provide structured feedback on AI performance against frameworks like NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, and standards such as STIX/TAXII.
- Collaborate asynchronously with research teams to refine evaluation frameworks for cybersecurity AI.
Required profile
- 3+ years of professional experience in cybersecurity within an enterprise, 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 meticulous attention to detail.
Required skills
- SOC analysis
- Incident response (DFIR)
- Penetration testing
- Threat intelligence
- Security architecture
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)
- MITRE ATT&CK
- STIX/TAXII
- CVE classification
- SIEM alert triage
What we offer
- Task‑based compensation ranging from $1,750 to $2,150 per completed task.
- Weekly performance bonuses for top contributors.
- Potential transition to hourly compensation for sustained high quality.
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Mercor
Toronto