Cyber Threat Hunter
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Job Summary
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 DAngelo Larry Summers and Jack Dorsey.
Position: Cybersecurity Professionals
Type: Contract
Compensation: $48$104/hour
Location: Remote
Role Responsibilities
- Evaluate AI-generated threat hunt results for correctness and quality.
- Research hunt hypotheses using MITRE ATT&CK and Google Threat Intelligence.
- Assess investigation steps and verify AI interpretation of log evidence.
- Score outputs across five dimensions using a structured rubric.
- Provide written comments identifying errors or gaps in AI reasoning.
- Work independently and asynchronously on a project-based schedule.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- 35 years of professional cybersecurity experience and relevant college-level or post-graduate education.
- Hands-on experience in threat hunting DFIR detection engineering SOC analysis or red teaming.
- Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK and ability to research threat actor TTPs independently.
- Experience reading structured log data (SIEM EDR or endpoint telemetry).
- Strong analytical reasoning to identify when evidence does or does not support a conclusion.
Preferred
- Chronicle/Google SecOps experience.
- Relevant certifications (OSCP GIAC CISSP or equivalent).
Application Process (Takes 2030 mins to complete)
- Upload resume
- AI interview based on your resume
- Submit form
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PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
