Security Analyst - Fully Remote | Upto $90/hr

Mercor

Toronto, CAremote country$146k-$187k/yrPosted May 31, 2026
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Skills

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About the role

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 Experts

Type: Contract

Compensation: $70–$90/hour

Location: Remote

Duration: :2 months

Role Responsibilities

Analyze and review content for security vulnerabilities with a focus on pattern recognition and classification in an AI context.

Apply expertise in systems programming and security concepts to enhance AI model threat detection and reasoning.

Work independently and asynchronously with a team of experts to solve real-world problems.

Craft, solve, and review challenging problems with real-world applicability.

Collaborate to improve AI model performance and security assessment.

Qualifications

Must-Have

2+ years of experience in programming with low-level languages such as C, C++, or Java.

Familiarity with security vulnerability classification frameworks like OWASP or CVEs.

Understanding of core cybersecurity concepts, including web security and common attack vectors.

Strong attention to detail and pattern recognition skills.

Clear written and verbal communication in English.

Based in the U.S., Canada, UK, Australia, or New Zealand.

Ability to pass an enhanced background check.

Start Date

Mid-April; exact dates confirmed closer to the start date.

Interview Process

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)

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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: support@mercor.com

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.

Compensation

This Security Engineer role pays $146k-$187k/yr. Within typical range for security engineer roles in Canada.

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