Vendor Risk Specialist - Fully Remote | Upto $110/hr

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: Security Expert Type: Contract Compensation: $90–$110/hour Location: Remote Role Responsibilities • Review simulated vendor SOC 2 reports , security questionnaires, and pen-test evidence against a buyer's security standard. • Catch scope mismatches and lapsed bridge letters that a surface-level review would miss. • Author step-level rubrics and golden responses capturing how an experienced security reviewer would judge a request or renewal. • Assess data-handling and sub-processor risk for vendors touching sensitive data. • Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance . Qualifications Must-Have • 8+ years of professional experience in security review, vendor risk management, or third-party risk (TPRM). • Hands-on experience evaluating SOC 2 reports , security questionnaires, and compliance evidence. • Strong written communication skills; comfortable producing structured, rubric-style feedback. Preferred • Relevant security certification, such as CISSP or CISA . • Prior task-writing, rubric-authoring, or AI-training data experience. 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: • For any help or support, reach out to: PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity. Originally posted on Himalayas