Cyber Security Engineer - Backend
First seen by Alion on Sep 26, 2026.
About the Role :
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.
Schedule :
Flexible and autonomous, 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)
- Technical Assessment
- Hiring Manager review
Skills
Cyber Security, Penetration Testing, Python, Java, C++, IT Security Strategy, Vulnerability Management, IT Audit, Vulnerability Assessment