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Cybersecurity Architect - Threat Specialist

mercor United States

Posted 24 Aug 2026
Last seen 24 Aug 2026
Location United States
Lifecycle fresh
Grade C
About the jobMercor 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 ExpertType:ContractCompensation:$80–$90/hourLocation:RemoteRole Responsibilities
Construct cybersecurity scenarios for security operations center monitoring, incident response, and forensics.
Build tasks across security operations, threat detection, vulnerability testing, and security architecture.
Develop scenarios using tools like SIEM platforms (Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel), EDR tools (CrowdStrike), and vulnerability scanners (Tenable, Qualys).
Apply cybersecurity methodologies to standards like NIST CSF, SOC 2, ISO 27001, and NIS2.
Author rubrics that capture senior security judgment beyond textbook recall.
QualificationsMust-Have
5+ years as a security engineer or CISO at a major company or security firm.
Direct ownership of incident response programs, security architecture, or compliance initiatives.
Fluency in security tooling and understanding of regulatory frameworks.
Preferred
Recognized professional credential (CISSP, CISM, or equivalent).
Prior rubric or training authorship.
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