Security Automation Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 6, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 24, 2026. TIN Capital scores B on the Alion truth index.
About Breachlock
BreachLock is an Innovative Cybersecurity Company deploying new-age technology to make Cyberspace a safe place for everyone.
Recognized by Gartner as a key Cybersecurity Innovator 3 years in a row, BreachLock is a growth Scaleup with Offices in the US, Europe, the UK, and India.
At BreachLock we take pride in a High-Performance Culture and are looking for talent with a growth mindset.
We are an equal opportunity workplace and our multinational team consists of people with more than 10 nationalities and 20 ethnicities.
We are currently hiring for our Engineering team based out of our Hyderabad Offshore Development Center (ODC).
Why join BreachLock
Being part of our Engineering team offers the opportunity to work in the latest tech stack & develop cutting edge AI & ML solutions.
You are surrounded by passionate software engineers and architects on a mission of building next gen tech solutions securingcyberspace and thereby also making a difference to the society at large.
What's more, you work in our cool & modern facility in our Hyderabad ODC at "Workafella High-Tech City " filled with a great startup vibe & a strong tech community.
Organization Details:
Leadership Team:
Media Coverage:
- Meet the BreachLockers: Links
- Rueters BreachLock - Making Cyberspace a safer place: LinK
- Cybercrime magazine - CEO and Founder, Seemant Sehgal, explains his vision for BreachLock: Link
- Seemant Sehgal, BreachLock CEO & Founder interview aired on RT4 and RTLZ: Link
Benefits:
- Opportunity to join a promising Scale-up with accelerated career growth
- Opportunity to join and grow in rapidly expanding Cybersecurity industry
- Competitive Compensation
- Relocation Benefits
- Healthcare Insurance Benefits
- Company Car Lease Benefits
Requirements
1. Proven experience in penetration testing, ethical hacking, and vulnerability assessment.
2. In-depth knowledge of common security frameworks, standards, and best practices (NIST, OWASP, etc.).
3. Strong understanding of network protocols, systems architecture, and web application security.
4. Thorough knowledge of common software vulnerabilities and Standards such as OWASP Top 10, SANS Top 25, etc.
5. Proficiency in using penetration testing tools and frameworks (Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, Wireshark, etc.).
6. Experience with scripting and programming languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell, JAVA etc.).
7. Knowledge of AI agent development and orchestration for security use cases.
8. Experience with prompt engineering and optimization to achieve specific security objectives.
9. Familiarity with leveraging LLMs and AI-driven automation for penetration testing, vulnerability research, and security operations.
10. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
11. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
12. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
13. Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Responsibilities:
1. Thorough knowledge of penetration testing on a variety of systems, such as web applications, Networks, Mobile apps, IoT devices, and API’s including the services layer segments with REST/SOAP/GraphQL APIs, ESB, Middleware, or other channels to identify and exploit vulnerabilities.
2. Strong understanding of cloud security for environments such as AWS, Azure, GCP and others.
3. Capable of researching and staying updated on current security vulnerabilities in order to create proof-of-concept (PoC) or scripts for automated detection. Proficient in proactively addressing emerging threats through continuous monitoring and research.
4. Develop and maintain tools, scripts, and methodologies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of penetration testing activities.
5. Develop Python-based applications, tools, and scripts according to specifications.
6. Collaborate with the team to define project requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.
7. Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following best practices.
8. Debug and troubleshoot issues to ensure the performance and reliability of applications.
9. Work with databases and data processing frameworks to store and manipulate data effectively.
10. Stay updated on Python libraries, frameworks, and best practices to continuously improve development processes.
Benefits
- Opportunity to join and grow in a passionate, rapidly expanding industry
- Competitive compensation
- You will be working alongside international experts
- Strong career prospects in an early-stage startup