Cybersecurity Engineer (Freelancer)

About Us:

Deccan AI Experts is an emerging leader founded by alumni of IIT Bombay and IIM Ahmedabad, supported by a strong team from premier institutes like IITs, NITs, and BITS. We specialize in delivering high-quality human-curated datasets and AI-driven scalable operations. With offices in San Francisco and Hyderabad, we are a dynamic, fast-growing team committed to building AI for Good and driving meaningful societal impact.

About the Role

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to contribute to high-impact projects. In this role, you will collaborate with leading technology companies to help develop advanced AI foundational models focused on secure system design, threat detection, and risk mitigation.

You will be part of a highly skilled team with deep domain expertise, working at the cutting edge to enhance the accuracy and performance of state-of-the-art AI models.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and annotate AI-generated outputs related to cybersecurity practices, policies, and implementations.
• Review model responses to identify potential security vulnerabilities in system architecture, code, and configurations.
• Assess AI outputs across areas such as authentication, authorization, encryption, and incident response.
• Provide structured feedback aligned with best practices in cloud security, DevSecOps, and secure coding.
• Identify inaccuracies or inconsistencies in AI-generated security recommendations and suggest improvements.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, frameworks (e.g., OWASP, NIST), and threat modeling.
• Experience with vulnerability scanning, monitoring, and access control tools.
• Familiarity with cloud security practices (IAM, encryption, secrets management) across AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Proficiency in secure coding practices and code reviews.
• Interest in building and validating AI systems for enhanced cybersecurity decision-making.

Why Join Us

• Competitive hourly pay: up to ₹1500 per hour.
• Fully remote role with flexible working hours.
• Opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge advancements in AI technology.

Note: Compensation varies by project and can go up to ₹1500 per hour. On average, working 3 hours per day can result in earnings of up to ₹90,000 per month after successfully clearing the screening process.