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Cyber Security Engineer

micro1 / Cyber Security Engineer

RATE

$30 - $100/HR

LOCATION

REMOTE (GLOBAL)

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DESCRIPTION

Job Type: Contractor (~15 hrs a week) Location: Remote Schedule: Flexible, you pick the hours and days (including weekends if desired) micro1 is selecting Cyber Security Engineers to contribute technical expertise to a dynamic customer project. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters. 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

REQUIREMENTS

▸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: