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Penetration Testing Specialist | $100/hr

Mercor
United Kingdom · Part-time · Not Applicable
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.

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Posted
Feb 25, 2026
Type
Part-time
Level
Not Applicable
Location
United Kingdom
Company
Mercor

Industries

Software Development

Categories

Information Technology

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