Cyber Security Analyst | Upto $2150 Part-time
WFA Digital Insight
As the demand for cyber security specialists grows 25% annually, professionals with expertise in threat analysis and security architecture are in high demand. With the rise of remote work, companies like mercor are looking for skilled cyber security analysts who can work independently and collaboratively. With a strong background in SOC analysis, incident response, or penetration testing, candidates can stand out in this competitive market. Before applying, candidates should be aware of the importance of attention to detail, analytical thinking, and clear communication in this role.
Job Description
About the Role
The Cyber Security Analyst role at mercor entails working on a contract basis, reviewing and evaluating AI-generated outputs related to threat analysis, vulnerability assessment, and security architecture recommendations. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for creating realistic scenarios based on cyber security workflows and annotating, labeling, and validating data across cyber security use cases. Your expertise will help refine evaluation frameworks for cyber security AI, ensuring the highest level of accuracy and effectiveness.The role requires a strong background in cyber security, with a minimum of 3 years of professional experience in an enterprise organization, MSSP, consultancy, or government/defense environment. Your expertise in areas such as SOC analysis, incident response, penetration testing, threat intelligence, or security architecture will be valuable in this position.
What You Will Do
- Review and evaluate AI-generated outputs related to threat analysis, vulnerability assessment, and security architecture recommendations
- Create realistic scenarios based on cyber security workflows such as incident response runbooks, threat hunting queries, and penetration testing reports
- Annotate, label, and validate data across cyber security use cases like CVE classification accuracy and SIEM alert triage
- Provide structured feedback on AI accuracy in areas such as cyber security frameworks (NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK) and threat intelligence standards (STIX/TAXII)
- Collaborate asynchronously with research teams to refine evaluation frameworks for cyber security AI
- Develop and maintain detailed documentation of evaluation processes and results
- Participate in knowledge sharing and training sessions to improve overall cyber security knowledge
- Stay up-to-date with the latest cyber security trends, threats, and technologies
- Contribute to the development of best practices and standards for cyber security evaluation
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and effective communication
What We Are Looking For
- 3+ years of professional experience in cyber security at an enterprise organization, MSSP, consultancy, or government/defense environment
- Background in areas such as 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 attention to detail
- Professional certifications like CISSP, CISM, CEH, OSCP, GIAC certifications, Security+
- Experience working with AI-generated outputs and evaluating their accuracy
- Knowledge of cyber security frameworks and threat intelligence standards
Nice to Have
- Experience working in a remote or distributed team environment
- Familiarity with agile development methodologies and version control systems
- Certification in cloud security or related fields
- Experience with automation tools and scripting languages
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive task completion pay based on quality
- Weekly bonus incentive for top performers
- Opportunity to transition to hourly compensation for sustained quality
- Remote work arrangement with flexible working hours
- Access to cutting-edge cyber security tools and technologies
- Professional development opportunities and training sessions
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
How to Stand Out
- Familiarize yourself with the latest cyber security trends, threats, and technologies to stand out in the application process
- Make sure to highlight your experience working with AI-generated outputs and evaluating their accuracy
- Showcase your analytical thinking and problem-solving skills through specific examples
- Prepare to discuss your experience working in a remote or distributed team environment
- Be ready to provide examples of your attention to detail and clear written communication skills
- Research the company culture and values to demonstrate your alignment with mercor's mission
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