Cloud Security Research Engineer (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Cloud Security Research Engineer (Cybersecurity): Developing cutting-edge detection mechanisms and automated solutions to identify threats in complex cloud environments with an accent on CSP API analysis and attack surface mapping. Focus on turning proof-of-concepts into scalable production security scans and implementing industry-standard security practices.

Location: London, UK. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without the need for visa sponsorship.

Company

hirify.global is a fast-growing cloud security company on a mission to help organizations secure their cloud environments and accelerate their businesses.

What you will do

• Research and develop advanced detection mechanisms and algorithms to identify technologies within complex cloud environments.
• Analyze CSP APIs (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI) and log payloads to map potential attack surfaces.
• Collaborate with Research and Backend teams to transform proof-of-concepts into scalable, production-ready security scans.
• Continuously monitor and integrate the latest industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Implement customer requests and industry-standard practices to maintain market leadership in cloud security.

Requirements

• Advanced proficiency in Python and Go.
• Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and OS internals (Linux/Windows).
• Strong understanding of the OSI model, networking (VPC peering, Subnets, IAM), and cybersecurity frameworks.
• Practical experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/CloudFormation) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Ability to identify potential misconfigurations or exploits within cloud services.
• Legal right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work at the fastest-growing software company ever.
• Collaborative environment with a world-class team from over 20 countries.
• Freedom to think creatively and make a significant impact on a massive, growing market.
• Culture that values world-class talent and high-impact contributions.