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Remote SOC Investigation Specialist Talent Network - AI Trainer ($70-$95 per hour)

MercorHanover Park, Illinois, US
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Mercor is hiring SOC Investigation Specialist** on behalf of high-growth technology and enterprise partners building next-generation SOC automation and AI-driven investigation systems.This role is ...[internal_linking.show_more]

Security Technician - Installation/Service

JobotWest Dundee, Illinois, US
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This Jobot Job is hosted by: Forrest Mack Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" buttonand sending us your resume.Salary: $25 - $46 per hour A bit about us: This organization i...[internal_linking.show_more]

Remote Compliance & Risk Specialist Talent Network - AI Trainer ($60-$80 per hour)

MercorHanover Park, Illinois, US
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[job_card.part_time]

About Mercor’s talent network** Join our Compliance & Risk Specialist Expert Network to connect with leading AI labs and companies seeking your expertise.This is an open application for future cont...[internal_linking.show_more]

Network Trainer

Dunkin'South Elgin, IL, United States
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The Network Trainer is responsible for executing all training and development programs throughout the network, including development and facilitation of Dunkin' Donuts and/or Dunkin' Donuts/Baskin-...[internal_linking.show_more]

Network Control Analyst

Systems Technology Group (STG)Hoffman Estates, IL, US
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Job Description & Skills: Network Control Analyst Job Requirements: To support & monitor WAN/LAN network communication platforms for the Sears Holding Corporation.Specifications: Monitors and suppo...[internal_linking.show_more]

Remote Machine Learning Engineer Talent Network - AI Trainer ($70-$250 per hour)

MercorCarpentersville, Illinois, US
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[job_card.part_time]

About Mercor’s talent network** Join our Machine Learning Engineer Expert Network to connect with leading AI labs and companies seeking your expertise.This is an open application for future contrac...[internal_linking.show_more]

Remote DevOps / Platform Engineer Talent Network - AI Trainer ($70-$150 per hour)

MercorStreamwood, Illinois, US
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[job_card.part_time]

About Mercor’s talent network** Join our DevOps / Platform Engineer Expert Network to connect with leading AI labs and companies seeking your expertise.This is an open application for future contra...[internal_linking.show_more]

UNARMED Security Officer

Gamma Team Security IncSouth Elgin, IL, US
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Career Advancement Opportunities.We are seeking a professional and dependable.The primary responsibility of this role is to help create and maintain a safe, secure environment for our clients, thei...[internal_linking.show_more]

Flex Security Guard

PalAmerican SecurityElgin, IL, US
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To be considered for this position, applicants must have a valid PERC card, a 20-Hour Training Certificate, a valid driver’s license, and reliable transportation.The role requires the flexibility t...[internal_linking.show_more]

Remote Full-Stack Engineer Talent Network - AI Trainer ($70-$150 per hour)

MercorHanover Park, Illinois, US
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[job_card.part_time]

About Mercor’s talent network** Join our Full-Stack Engineer Expert Network to connect with leading AI labs and companies seeking Full-Stack Engineering expertise.This is an open application for fu...[internal_linking.show_more]

Senior Security Technician - System Specialist

WilsonHCGHoffman Estates, IL, United States
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One of the Global Leaders in Security and Low Voltage solutions is expanding in the Chicago region, and has a new opening for a.Lead Project Specialist to lead the high-end install, service, integr...[internal_linking.show_more]

Remote Compliance & Risk Specialist Talent Network - AI Trainer ($60-$80 per hour)

MercorCarpentersville, Illinois, US
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[job_card.part_time]

About Mercor’s talent network** Join our Compliance & Risk Specialist Expert Network to connect with leading AI labs and companies seeking your expertise.This is an open application for future cont...[internal_linking.show_more]

Network Trainer

Baskin RobbinsAlgonquin, IL, United States
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The Network Trainer is responsible for executing all training and development programs throughout the network, including development and facilitation of Dunkin' Donuts and/or Dunkin' Donuts/Baskin-...[internal_linking.show_more]

Remote Frontend Engineer Talent Network - AI Trainer ($70-$150 per hour)

MercorStreamwood, Illinois, US
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[job_card.part_time]

About Mercor’s talent network** Join our Frontend Engineer Expert Network to connect with leading AI labs and companies seeking your expertise.This is an open application for future contract opport...[internal_linking.show_more]

Security Officer 4268

Jewel OscoStreamwood, IL, United States
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As the Asset Protection Specialist, no one day is ever the same! You are focused on preventing loss and controlling shrink by monitoring various areas of the store for fraud, compliance discrepanci...[internal_linking.show_more]

Network Trainer

JSN NetworksElgin, IL, US
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The Network Trainer is responsible for executing all training and development programs throughout the network, to include development and facilitation of Dunkin’ Donuts and/or Dunkin’ Donuts/Baskin...[internal_linking.show_more]

Remote Management Consultant Talent Network - AI Trainer ($60-$100 per hour)

MercorStreamwood, Illinois, US
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[job_card.part_time]

About Mercor’s talent network** Join our Management Consultant Expert Network to connect with leading AI labs and companies seeking your expertise.This is an open application for future contract op...[internal_linking.show_more]

Remote Business Intelligence Analyst Talent Network - AI Trainer ($70-$120 per hour)

MercorStreamwood, Illinois, US
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[job_card.part_time]

About Mercor’s talent network** Join our Business Intelligence Analyst Expert Network to connect with leading AI labs and companies seeking your expertise.This is an open application for future con...[internal_linking.show_more]

Controls Engineer

Sterling EngineeringAlgonquin, IL, US
[job_card.permanent]

Will be tasked with developing and programming PLCs to enhance machine efficiency (reduce cycle times, increase uptime, and minimize operator intervention).Design control systems for custom automat...[internal_linking.show_more]

Remote SOC Investigation Specialist Talent Network - AI Trainer ($70-$95 per hour)

Remote SOC Investigation Specialist Talent Network - AI Trainer ($70-$95 per hour)

MercorHanover Park, Illinois, US
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  • Mercor is hiring SOC Investigation Specialist on behalf of high-growth technology and enterprise partners building next-generation SOC automation and AI-driven investigation systems. This role is ideal for experienced SOC analysts who can apply real-world investigative judgment to review, validate, and construct high-quality security investigations across SIEM, endpoint, cloud, and identity environments.
  • Responsibilities - Review, monitor, and evaluate SOC alerts and investigation outputs based on predefined scenarios and criteria. - Distinguish true positives from false positives by validating investigative evidence and alert context. - Perform end-to-end security investigations when required, including log analysis, entity pivoting, timeline reconstruction, and evidence correlation. - Assess the correctness, completeness, and quality of SOC investigations produced by automated or human workflows. - Apply consistent investigative judgment while recognizing that multiple valid investigation paths may exist for the same alert. - Make clear binary determinations (e.g., ACCEPT / PASS) while also producing detailed ground-truth investigations when required. - Use Splunk extensively to pivot across logs, entities, and timelines, including reading and reasoning about SPL queries. - Maintain clear and accurate documentation of investigative steps, assumptions, evidence, and conclusions. - Collaborate with program leads and other expert annotators to uphold high-quality investigation and annotation standards. - Mentor or support other analysts where applicable, particularly in long-term or lead annotator roles. * * * ### Requirements - 3+ years of hands-on experience as a SOC analyst in a production SOC environment (Tier 2 or above strongly preferred). - Strong understanding of alert triage, incident investigation workflows, and evidence-based decision-making under time constraints. - Mandatory hands-on experience with Splunk , including : - Conducting investigations using Splunk - Reading, understanding, and reasoning about SPL queries - Pivoting between logs, entities, and timelines - Proven ability to evaluate SOC investigations and determine whether conclusions are valid, incomplete, or incorrect. - Strong investigative judgment and comfort making decisive evaluations. - Fluent English (written and spoken) with strong documentation and communication skills. * * * ### Nice to Have - Experience with Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) tools such as CrowdStrike Falcon, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, or SentinelOne. - Experience analyzing cloud security logs and signals : - AWS (CloudTrail, GuardDuty) - Azure (Activity Log, Defender for Cloud) - GCP (Cloud Audit Logs) - Familiarity with Identity & Access Management platforms such as Okta Identity Cloud or Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD). - Experience with email security tools like Proofpoint or Mimecast. - SOC leadership or mentoring experience. - Basic scripting experience (Python or similar). - Security certifications (optional) : GCIA, GCIH, GCED, Splunk certifications, Security+, CCNA, or cloud security certifications. * * * ### Why Join - Work on cutting-edge SOC automation and AI-driven investigation systems. - Apply real-world SOC expertise to shape how future security teams investigate and respond to threats. - Take ownership of high-impact investigative evaluations and ground-truth security cases. - Collaborate with experienced SOC practitioners, security engineers, and AI teams. - Join Mercor’s global network of vetted security professionals.