Cybersecurity Analyst Job – Remote (UK)

Hourly Contract | Remote | $80–$120 per Hour
Posted by Mercor

Who we are Looking For

The ideal candidate should bring:

  • At least 2 years of programming experience, preferably in lower-level languages such as C, C++, or Java
  • Working familiarity with security vulnerability classification frameworks, including OWASP, CVEs, or equivalent taxonomies
  • A grounded grasp of core cybersecurity disciplines, particularly web security and prevalent exploitation pathways
  • Strong precision, analytical rigor, and pattern-recognition ability
  • Clear and professional written and spoken English communication
  • Current residency in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, or New Zealand
  • The ability to successfully complete an enhanced background check

Core Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

  • Collaborate asynchronously with a distributed group of highly capable domain experts
  • Design, solve, and evaluate technically demanding problems with genuine real-world relevance
  • Review and analyze materials for potential vulnerabilities and security-related patterns
  • Support AI model improvement by helping refine how threats are categorized and understood

Project Timeline

  • The work trial is expected to begin in mid-April
  • Strong performance during the trial may lead to an extended engagement of roughly two months
  • Specific start dates and scheduling details will be shared closer to kickoff

Interview & Screening Process

Applicants will go through:

  • A brief interview
  • A questionnaire intended to validate domain-level expertise

If selected, hired candidates will receive payment for:

  • Up to 1 hour of onboarding time
  • The screening process
  • A small set of onboarding videos

Contract Terms & Payment Details

Please note the following engagement conditions:

  • This role is offered on an independent contractor basis
  • It is fully remote and can be completed on your own schedule
  • Project length may be extended, shortened, or wrapped up early depending on business demands and performance outcomes
  • Work completed through Mercor will not require access to confidential or proprietary information belonging to any employer, client, or institution
  • Compensation is issued weekly via Stripe or Wise, based on services delivered
  • H1-B and STEM OPT candidates are not currently supported

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