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Cybersecurity Threat Analysis Expert (Contract)
Mercor · Auckland
Job description
About the role
We are seeking a cybersecurity expert to label and analyze AI‑generated conversations for potential threats. The contractor will work remotely, providing ground‑truth data that helps improve AI safety classifiers.
Key responsibilities
- Analyze flagged AI conversations to assess intent and potential harm across domains such as data exfiltration, ransomware, worms, and exploits.
- Evaluate proof‑of‑concept exploit development to differentiate security research from malicious intent.
- Provide accurate ground‑truth labels to enhance AI safety classifiers.
- Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving model performance.
- Collaborate with security experts to ensure precise threat assessments and labeling.
Required profile
- Hands‑on offensive security background (red team, malware analysis, penetration testing, or exploit research).
- Ability to distinguish legitimate security work from genuine attack intent.
- Comfort interpreting code‑heavy conversations.
- Masters degree or equivalent experience ranging from early‑career to senior/principal level.
Required skills
- Red teaming
- Malware analysis
- Penetration testing
- Exploit development
- Code analysis
What we offer
- Compensation $100–$150 per hour
- Remote work
- 20+ hours per week
- 2–3 week engagement
- Weekly payment via Stripe Connect
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