Cyber Threat Hunter

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 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

• 3–5+ 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 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
• 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.