Cybersecurity Researcher / Engineer at Mercor

Cybersecurity Researcher / Engineer | $100/hr | Worldwide Remote | Contract

Mercor is seeking skilled Cybersecurity Researchers and Engineers with expertise in OSINT and disinformation analysis for a highly technical contract engagement. This role focuses on analyzing online information environments, uncovering manipulation patterns, and applying cybersecurity investigative methodologies to open-source intelligence workflows.

About the Role

This is an unconventional but deeply technical position ideal for professionals who thrive in ambiguous data environments and have a strong background in adversarial analysis, threat intelligence, or influence operations research. You will apply cybersecurity-style investigative thinking to real-world OSINT challenges.

Ideal Backgrounds

• Cybersecurity researcher or engineer
• Threat intelligence analyst
• OSINT investigator
• Trust & Safety analyst with technical depth
• Disinformation or influence operations researcher
• Security engineer with investigation experience

What We're Looking For

• Strong experience in cybersecurity research, threat intelligence, or OSINT investigations
• Ability to identify and analyze online manipulation and disinformation patterns
• Comfort reasoning through complex, ambiguous open-source data
• Familiarity with adversarial analysis techniques and investigative workflows

This is a contract, hourly engagement. Strong candidates will be technically rigorous, detail-oriented, and experienced in navigating complex online information ecosystems.