Cyber Threat Investigator – Remote Contract (up to $140/hr)

About the role

Mercor is seeking a skilled Cyber Threat Investigator to join its remote Blue Team as a contract specialist. You will design and evaluate AI‑driven security workflows, ensuring they align with real‑world SOC operations.

Key responsibilities

• Design and build benchmark tasks based on authentic SOC and detection engineering work.
• Construct realistic evaluation environments, including multi‑host networks, Active Directory, and cloud control planes.
• Define correct outcomes for blue‑team AI reasoning and develop scalable measurement infrastructure.
• Translate blue‑team workflow experience into rigorous evaluation designs.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance.

Required profile

• Hands‑on blue‑team experience in detection engineering, threat hunting, incident response, or malware analysis.
• Strong scripting abilities and familiarity with cloud and enterprise environments.

Required skills

• Scripting
• Active Directory
• Cloud platforms

What we offer

• Competitive hourly rate ranging from $85 to $140.
• Fully remote work arrangement.
• Opportunity to influence cutting‑edge AI security research.