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ManTech International

Cyber Security Analyst

Stafford, VA · On-site

$83K - $139K/yr

... contract in Quantico, VA . The Cyber Security Analyst will perform analysis of cybersecurity ... Research major obstacles related to the ever-changing FISMA requirements, which customers will need ...

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Craig Technologies

Cybersecurity Engineer

Manassas, VA

$110K - $175K/yr

Intelligence contract supporting Systems Engineering amp; Intelligence. This work is located onsite ... Research new Cybersecurity capabilities, complete trade‑studies, perform risk analysis, develop ...

JT4, LLC

Cybersecurity Analyst I

Edwards, CA · On-site

Conduct research and reference reading to assist higher-level Cybersecurity Analysts in obtaining ... Tasking is in support of a Federal Government Contract that requires U.S. citizenship. Some jobs ...

SSI

Cybersecurity Engineer

Virginia Beach, VA · On-site

... research, testing, and development of advanced military systems. As cyber threats continue to rise ... Positions subject to Service Contract Act (SCA) have benefits provided as required by law.

Astrion

Cybersecurity Engineer SME

Huntsville, AL · On-site

As Needed Astrion is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst/Engineer to join our prime contract ... Conduct research and analysis to assess the impact of new DoD, USSF, DIA, and DISA cybersecurity ...

Astrion

Cybersecurity Engineer SME

Huntsville, AL

$185K - $225K/yr

As Needed Astrion is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst/Engineer to join our prime contract ... Conduct research and analysis to assess the impact of new DoD, USSF, DIA, and DISA cybersecurity ...

JT4 LLC

Cybersecurity Analyst I

Edwards, CA · On-site

Conduct research and reference reading to assist higher-level Cybersecurity Analysts in obtaining ... Tasking is in support of a Federal Government Contract that requires U.S. citizenship. Some jobs ...

Two Six Technologies

Vulnerability Researcher

Dayton, OH · On-site

$84K - $126K/yr

Experience in cybersecurity research, vulnerability research, or reverse engineering. * Proficiency ... as contract specific affordability and organizational requirements. Salary Range $84,387-$126,581 ...

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How much do contract cybersecurity researcher jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract cybersecurity researcher in the United States is $113,102.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $67,000.00 and $154,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Cybersecurity Researcher vs Contract Security Analyst?

AspectContract Cybersecurity ResearcherContract Security Analyst
CredentialsCertifications like CISSP, CEH, OSCP often preferredCertifications like Security+, CISSP, GIAC often required
Work EnvironmentResearch-focused, often in labs or remote settingsMonitoring, incident response, and security operations
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, cybersecurity firms, government agenciesFinancial institutions, corporations, government agencies

Contract Cybersecurity Researchers focus on analyzing vulnerabilities, developing exploits, and conducting security research, often in a lab or remote setting. In contrast, Contract Security Analysts primarily monitor networks, respond to incidents, and implement security measures. While both roles require similar certifications and work in cybersecurity, their daily tasks and environments differ significantly.

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Cybersecurity Specialist - AI Systems

Cybersecurity Specialist - AI Systems

Mercor

San Francisco, CA • Remote

$1.7K - $2.1K/wk

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

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 Expert
Type: Contract
Compensation: $1,750–$2,150 per completed task
Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

  • Review and evaluate AI-generated outputs related to threat analysis, vulnerability assessment, and security architecture recommendations.
  • Create realistic scenarios based on cybersecurity workflows such as incident response runbooks, threat hunting queries, and penetration testing reports.
  • Annotate, label, and validate data across cybersecurity use cases like CVE classification accuracy and SIEM alert triage.
  • Provide structured feedback on AI accuracy in areas such as cybersecurity frameworks (NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK) and threat intelligence standards (STIX/TAXII).
  • Collaborate asynchronously with research teams to refine evaluation frameworks for cybersecurity AI.

Qualifications

Must-Have

  • 3+ years of professional experience in cybersecurity at an enterprise organization, MSSP, consultancy, or government/defense environment.
  • Background in areas such as SOC analysis, incident response (DFIR), penetration testing, threat intelligence, or security architecture.
  • Strong analytical thinking and ability to translate security operations into structured evaluation tasks.
  • Clear written communication and attention to detail.

Preferred

  • Professional certifications like CISSP, CISM, CEH, OSCP, GIAC certifications, Security+.

Compensation & Legal

  • Task Completion Pay: Competitive and based on task quality.
  • Performance Bonus: Weekly bonus incentive for top performers.
  • Hourly Opportunity: Transition to hourly compensation for sustained quality.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

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

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.