Cyber Security Engineer
Remote contractor (~15 hrs/week, flexible hours) cybersecurity engineer role paying $30–$100/hour, paid per completed task. The engineer debugs and fixes vulnerabilities across codebases in Python3, Java, Rust, Go, C++, or TypeScript, runs pentests and security audits, and documents findings to help improve AI training datasets.
- Compensation
- $30–$100 / hr
- Location
- Not listed
- Work setup
- Remote
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Security
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Expertise in Python3, Java, or Rust (required skills)
- Cybersecurity skills: pentesting, security audit, cybersecurity
- Available to start first tasks within 24–48 hours of completing onboarding
- Meet minimum weekly task submission requirements (output-based pay)
Nice to have
- Expertise in one or more languages: Python3, Java, Rust, Go, C++, or TypeScript
- Proven experience in debugging, bug fixing, and backend development for complex systems
- Strong background in cybersecurity practices, including pentesting, security audit, and vulnerability assessment
- Proficiency in algorithms, codebase refactoring, and optimizing software for performance and security
- Ability to communicate complex technical findings clearly and concisely
- Familiarity with secure software development lifecycles and modern threat landscapes
- Experience contributing to AI-related or data-driven projects
Full description
Cyber Security Engineer
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Required skills
Python3
Java
Rust
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Pay:
$30 - $100/hour
Required Skills
Python3
Java
Rust
Algorithms
Basics c++
Typescript
Bug fixing
Feature implementation
Codebase refactoring
Performance optimization
Pentesting
Security audit
Cybersecurity
Job Description
Job Type: Contractor (~15 hrs a week)
Location: Remote
Schedule: Flexible, you pick the hours and days (including weekends if desired)
What we're looking for:
Analyze, debug, and resolve software bugs and vulnerabilities across diverse codebases.
Implement new features and enhance existing functionality in projects using Python3, Java, Rust, Go, C++, or TypeScript.
Refactor legacy code to improve maintainability, security, and performance.
Perform codebase audits, penetration testing, and other security assessments to identify and mitigate risks.
Contribute to backend development and optimize application performance for scalability and security.
Document findings, suggest improvements, and provide real-world insights to improve AI training datasets.
Preferred Qualifications:
Expertise in one or more languages: Python3, Java, Rust, Go, C++, or TypeScript.
Proven experience in debugging, bug fixing, and backend development for complex systems.
Strong background in cybersecurity practices, including pentesting, security audit, and vulnerability assessment.
Proficiency in algorithms, codebase refactoring, and optimizing software for performance and security.
Ability to communicate complex technical findings clearly and concisely.
Familiarity with secure software development lifecycles and modern threat landscapes.
Experience contributing to AI-related or data-driven projects is a plus, but not required.
Process:
Apply to the role, filling out the screening questions
Complete AI Interview (approx. 30 minutes)