Cyber Security Engineer

Cybersecurity Engineer – AI Security / Application Security (US-Based, Remote)

Our client, an innovative early‑stage technology startup, is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to help shape and scale their go-to-market security strategy. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast‑growing company at the intersection of AI and cybersecurity—working directly with founders and product teams to build secure, resilient systems from the ground up.

The ideal candidate will have a solid technical foundation in cybersecurity and a strong understanding of modern startup environments. Experience with go‑to‑market security readiness, secure product design, and cross‑functional collaboration in fast‑moving tech companies is highly valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain security measures to protect infrastructure, applications, and data.
• Support GTM readiness by ensuring product and platform security align with compliance and customer requirements.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, and code reviews to identify and remediate security gaps.
• Collaborate with engineering, DevOps, and product teams to embed security best practices throughout the development lifecycle.
• Monitor, investigate, and respond to security incidents and emerging threats.
• Contribute to documentation, security playbooks, and awareness training across teams.
• Evaluate and implement new tools and technologies to enhance the company’s security posture.

Required Experience & Skills

• 3+ years of professional experience in cybersecurity, information security, or related technical fields.
• Strong understanding of network security, cloud infrastructure, and application security principles.
• Familiarity with AI security or data protection frameworks is a plus (not required).
• Hands‑on experience with common security tools and practices (SIEM, IAM, SAST/DAST, etc.).
• Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills, with the ability to work cross‑functionally in a startup environment.
• US‑based; fully remote role with flexible hours.