[Hiring] Cybersecurity Architect - Risk Management @Mercor

Role Description

As a Cybersecurity Expert, you will:

• Construct cybersecurity scenarios spanning:
  • Security operations center monitoring
  • Incident response and forensics
  • Vulnerability management
  • Security architecture design
• Build tasks across:
  • Security operations and threat detection
  • Incident response and digital forensics
  • Vulnerability and penetration testing
  • Security architecture and engineering
  • Governance/risk/compliance
• Develop scenarios involving tools such as:
  • SIEM platforms (Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel)
  • EDR tools (CrowdStrike)
  • Vulnerability scanners (Tenable, Qualys)
  • GRC platforms used at major enterprises
• Apply cybersecurity methodologies:
  • Threat modeling
  • Incident response playbooks
  • Risk assessment
• Produce reference incident reports, security assessments, architecture designs, and compliance documentation.
• Author rubrics that distinguish authentic security judgment from generic textbook or certification-exam-level recall.

Qualifications

• Must-Have:
  • 5+ years working as a security engineer or CISO at a major company or security firm (Mandiant, CrowdStrike, or an in-house CISO/security lead).
  • Direct ownership of incident response programs, security architecture, or compliance initiatives.
  • Fluency in security tooling, plus understanding of regulatory frameworks and the current threat landscape.
• Preferred:
  • A recognized professional credential is strongly preferred (CISSP, CISM, or an international equivalent); prior rubric or training authorship is a plus.

Application Process

• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume
• Submit form

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