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Posted Mar 28, 2026

Penetration Test Specialist | $100/hr

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• *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 Professional • *Type:** • *Contract** • *Compensation:** • *$100/hour** • *Location:** • *Remote** • *Commitment:** • *20+ hours/week** • *Role Responsibilities** • Evaluate and assess content for potential security concerns in a cutting-edge AI context. • Review and analyze security patterns to enhance AI model security. • Collaborate asynchronously with a team of experts to solve real-world cybersecurity problems. • Utilize Python and other data analysis tools to interact with large databases. • Work independently to improve AI model performance and security analysis. • *Qualifications** • *Must-Have** • 2+ years of experience in cybersecurity. • Strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts, web security, and common attack patterns. • Experience in offensive cybersecurity, CTFs, or penetration testing (OSCP Certification required). • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field. • High attention to detail and pattern recognition skills. • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. • Excellent proficiency in English. • Citizenship in U.S., Canada, New Zealand, UK, or Australia. • Currently based in the U.S., Canada, New Zealand, UK, or Australia. • Ability to pass an enhanced background check. • *Start Date** • Late February; exact dates will be confirmed closer to the start date. • *Interview Process** • Complete a short interview and questionnaire to assess domain expertise. • Paid for up to 1 hour of onboarding time, including screening and onboarding videos if hired. • *Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)** • Upload resume • AI interview based on your resume • Submit form • *Resources & Support** • For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome • For any help or support, reach out to: [email protected] • PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.* ,