Sign up to access all features of our service.
  • Job search
  • Favorites
  • Create a CV
    New
  • Salaries
  • Subscriptions

Penetration Tester

Full-time

Mercor

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

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.

Vacancy posted 1 day ago
Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the Penetration Tester in Toronto, ON vacancy
  • $110k - $130k per year

     ...Interested in joining one of Canada’s top performing asset managers? We are looking for a QA Tester for an existing vacancy in our IS department. As a  Quality Assurance Tester , you will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity of Salesforce solutions that support... 
    Suggested
    Full time
    Work at office
    3 days per week

    Connor, Clark

    Toronto, ON
    1 day ago
  • $30 - $60 per hour

    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...
    Suggested
    Full time
    Contract work
    Summer work
    Remote work

    Mercor

    Toronto, ON
    1 day ago
  •  ...of 200+ alumni with 17+ years of experience delivering SAP solutions. Why we need you We are looking for an SAP HCM software tester for an ECC to S/4 migration project with experience collaborating closely with developers to test and remediate defects in the next evolution... 
    Suggested
    Full time
    Part time
    Remote work
    Flexible hours

    Technitask

    Toronto, ON
    1 day ago
  • Choosing Capgemini means choosing a company where you will be empowered to shape your career in the way you’d like, where you’ll be supported and inspired by a collaborative community of colleagues around the world, and where you’ll be able to reimagine what’s possible. Join...
    Suggested
    Permanent employment
    Full time
    Local area

    Capgemini

    Toronto, ON
    13 days ago
  • $30 per hour

    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...
    Suggested
    Remote job
    Contract work
    Summer work
    Immediate start

    Mercor

    Toronto, ON
    10 days ago
  •  ...Assurance - Technical Testing. The Quality Assurance Automation Tester is responsible for Automated testing activities for large and complex...  ...automated test scripts. Mentor and support Quality Assurance testers in executing automated test scripts. Create test cases based... 
    Full time
    Internship

    GreenShield

    Toronto, ON
    8 days ago
  • $26.45 - $34.02 per hour

    Our client, is seeking an experienced, delivery-focused Senior QA Tester (Testers V) to join their core Quality Assurance division. In this critical technical validation role, you will be responsible for defining, developing, and executing comprehensive test cases and complex... 
    Contract work
    Work at office

    Randstad

    Toronto, ON
    a month ago
  • $80k - $105k per year

     ...worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars. Could you be the full-time Test & Commissioning Electrical Tester  in Toronto, ON we’re looking for? Your future role Take on a new challenge and apply your electrical and signaling expertise... 
    Long term contract
    Full time
    Worldwide
    Flexible hours

    Alstom

    Toronto, ON
    13 days ago
  •  ...processes that identify continuous red team and infrastructure penetration test objectives through the course of the year while also planning...  ...(Offensive Security Certified Expert), GPEN (GIAC Penetration Tester), GXPN (GIAC Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester)... 
    Hourly pay
    Permanent employment
    Full time
    Work at office

    Eq Bank

    Toronto, ON
    1 day ago
  • $67.78 - $72.62 per hour

     ...test cases and executing these against the various components. The tester will work with the testing lead and IT lead of each project as...  ...testing and collaborating with security specialists for deeper penetration testing. Experience developing and managing robust test data... 
    Full time
    Contract work
    Manual labor

    Source Code

    Toronto, ON
    1 day ago
  • $56.19 - $60.21 per hour

     ...test cases and executing these against the various components. The tester will work with the testing lead and IT lead of each project as...  ...testing and collaborating with security specialists for deeper penetration testing. · Experience developing and managing robust test data... 
    Full time
    Contract work

    Source Code

    Toronto, ON
    1 day ago
  •  ...test cases and executing these against the various components. The tester will work with the testing lead and IT lead of each project as...  ...testing and collaborating with security specialists for deeper penetration testing. Experience developing and managing robust test data... 
    Full time
    Contract work

    Maarut Inc

    Toronto, ON
    1 day ago
  •  ...Management, including Unit Test, Test Automation, Penetration \/ Vulnerability Test, Load Test, AODA Test...  ...Experience contributing as a Developer or Tester (QA) in a balanced team which is comprised of roles including Developers, Testers, product Management, and Design \... 
    Long term contract
    Contract work
    Interim role
    Internship

    Maarut

    Toronto, ON
    1 day ago
  •  ...test cases and executing these against the various components. The tester will work with the testing lead and IT lead of each project as...  ...testing and collaborating with security specialists for deeper penetration testing. Experience developing and managing robust test data... 
    Full time

    Maarut Inc

    Toronto, ON
    1 day ago
  • $56.19 - $60.21 per hour

     ...test cases and executing these against the various components. The tester will work with the testing lead and IT lead of each project as...  ...testing and collaborating with security specialists for deeper penetration testing. Experience developing and managing robust test data... 
    Full time

    Source Code

    Toronto, ON
    1 day ago
  •  ...test cases and executing these against the various components. The tester will work with the testing lead and IT lead of each project as...  ...testing and collaborating with security specialists for deeper penetration testing. Experience developing and managing robust test data... 
    Contract work
    Flexible hours

    Maarut

    Toronto, ON
    8 days ago
  •  ...and expert knowledge to find cybersecurity risks in their networks, systems, and software. We're looking to grow our team of penetration testers in Canada. We perform testing of computer networks, web and smartphone applications, cloud infrastructure, hardware devices,... 
    Toronto, ON
    21 days ago
  •  ...equipment Identify and troubleshoot electrical problems with a variety of testing devices: ammeters, voltmeters, multi-meters, cable testers, etc. Inspect electrical components, such as transformers and circuit breakers. 310T Mechanic Qualifications: ~ Truck and Coach... 
    Hourly pay

    Top Tempo Technical

    Toronto, ON
    more than 2 months ago
  • $81.6k - $115.2k per year

     ...New York stock exchanges under the symbol TD. Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled and experienced Secure Code Reviewer / Penetration Tester to join our team. As a Secure Code Reviewer / Penetration Tester you will be responsible for identifying and exploiting... 
    Full time
    Worldwide

    TD Bank

    Toronto, ON
    8 days ago
  • $58k - $72.5k per year

     ...language Study needs by conferring with users Investigate problem areas and implement relevant solutions Work with users and testers to analyze and resolve issues Document and maintain software functionality Preferred Qualifications and Educational ~ Post-... 
    Full time
    Contract work

    Discover Your Next Opportunity Below

    Toronto, ON
    1 day ago
  • $100k - $115k per year

     ...features, fixing defects, and improving the existing codebase Working closely with other Developers, Product Managers, Designers, Testers and Business Stakeholders to understand and gather requirements Requirements ~3+ years experience with software development... 
    Full time
    Internship
    Work at office
    Flexible hours

    Financeit

    Toronto, ON
    1 day ago
  • $75k - $110k per year

     ...process mapping, and user story creation. ~ Proven ability to work with diverse stakeholders including product owners, developers, testers, and end-users. ~ Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps, Jira, or similar agile project management tools. ~ Action-oriented team... 
    Full time
    Work at office
    Local area

    Bfl Canada Career

    Toronto, ON
    1 day ago
  • $72k - $88k per year

     ...Qualifications: Experience with performance, security, or accessibility testing Experience in startup or fast-paced environments Knowledge of AWS or other cloud platforms Experience testing mobile applications Experience leading a team of software testers... 
    Full time
    Internship
    Work at office
    Remote work

    Push Operations

    Toronto, ON
    1 day ago
  • $85k - $110k per year

     ...incident response, escalation, remediation, communication, post-incident review Manage vulnerability and patch programs, external penetration testing, and security awareness training Data protection and resilience Close our current DLP gap, recommending tooling or... 
    Long term contract
    For contractors
    Work at office
    Remote work
    Work from home
    Home office
    2 days per week
    3 days per week
    1 day per week

    Medme Health

    Toronto, ON
    1 day ago
  • $90k - $165k per year

     ...product Conduct QA tests and verify outcomes within schedules/timelines Work with software engineers, product managers, and other QA testers in an Agile team environment Operate at architecture and code level, driving technical discussions during design/implementation... 
    Remote job
    Full time
    Work at office
    Local area
    Work from home

    Veeva Systems

    Toronto, ON
    1 day ago
  •  ...requirements into solution designs. Experience leading multidisciplinary teams including business analysts, developers, designers, testers, and technical specialists. Experience overseeing solution design, development, implementation, testing, deployment, and... 
    Full time

    Symbiotic Digital

    Toronto, ON
    1 day ago
  • $19.2 - $22.6 per hour

     ...receipt and processing in a timely manner. Organize and maintain stockroom per company standards. Process transfers, damages and testers per company standards. Check in all visual elements and communicate missing/damaged pieces to Operations Supervisor. Ensure... 
    Full time
    Part time
    Flexible hours
    Afternoon shift

    Sephora.com

    Toronto, ON
    1 day ago
  •  ...operations and automated build and release process. Main Activities: ~  ~ Provide subject matter expertise to developers and testers on the current and future technology of DevOps tools chain ~ Work and collaborate with the larger team to exchange knowledge, solutions... 
    Long term contract
    Full time

    Eq Bank

    Toronto, ON
    1 day ago
  • $68k - $75k per year

     ...based selling. Develop and execute market-specific sales plans and networking strategies that increase hotel visibility, market penetration, and revenue generation. Collaborate with the operations and catering teams to ensure the flawless execution of group events.... 
    Full time
    Contract work
    Work at office
    Immediate start
    Night shift
    Weekend work

    Innvest

    Toronto, ON
    1 day ago
  • $130k - $160k per year

     ...vendor ecosystem including MSSPs and consulting partners. ~ Hands-on experience with incident response, vulnerability management, and penetration testing programs. ~ Strong program management and business communication skills — able to present risk clearly to non-technical... 
    Full time
    Internship
    Local area

    Range

    Toronto, ON
    1 day ago

Do you want to receive more vacancies?

Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Penetration Tester. Be the first to apply!