Job Title: Cybersecurity Engineer – Open-Source & AI Security

Experience: 5+ Years

Job Location: Remote

Domain: Cybersecurity, Security Engineering, AI Security & Product Development

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role:

We are looking for a hands-on Cybersecurity Engineer with experience in open-source security technologies, security operations, vulnerability management, threat detection, and AI-powered security solutions.

The successful candidate will work on our integrated, AI-enabled cybersecurity platform, CyberX Enterprise, built using open-source cybersecurity technologies and modern AI capabilities. The role involves configuring and integrating security tools, validating security controls, developing automation, troubleshooting technical issues, and contributing to the continuous enhancement of our cybersecurity product.

Experience using AI tools and platforms such as OpenAI, Claude, Ollama, or other LLM-based solutions is mandatory. Prior experience in cybersecurity product development is a strong advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

- Deploy, configure, integrate, and maintain open-source cybersecurity tools across endpoints, networks, servers, and cloud environments.
- Monitor and analyze security alerts, logs, and events to identify potential cyber threats and suspicious activities.
- Configure and manage SIEM, security monitoring, log management, threat detection, and incident response capabilities.
- Conduct vulnerability assessments, security audits, penetration testing, and security configuration reviews.
- Integrate multiple security tools into a centralized cybersecurity platform, enabling unified monitoring, threat correlation, and reporting.
- Investigate security incidents, perform root cause analysis, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
- Configure and manage firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, endpoint security, and network monitoring solutions.
- Perform vulnerability scanning, prioritize findings, and support remediation activities.
- Implement threat intelligence, security automation, alert enrichment, and incident response workflows.
- Use AI tools and LLM platforms to support security analysis, automation, development, troubleshooting, and intelligent threat detection.
- Integrate AI models into cybersecurity workflows using APIs, SDKs, and locally hosted models where appropriate.
- Work with development teams on REST API integrations, log ingestion, security agents, data pipelines, and product enhancements.
- Test and validate product functionality, troubleshoot integration issues, and improve the reliability and effectiveness of CyberX Enterprise.
- Support cloud security initiatives across AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud.
- Assist with security policies, technical documentation, and compliance requirements aligned with ISO 27001, NIST CSF, and CIS Controls.
- Stay updated on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, attack techniques, open-source security technologies, and AI-driven cybersecurity innovations.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

- Minimum 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, security engineering, or a related field.




- Hands-on experience with one or more open-source cybersecurity tools used for security monitoring, vulnerability management, network security, endpoint protection, or incident response.
- Mandatory hands-on experience using AI tools such as OpenAI, Claude, Ollama, or other LLM-based platforms for technical problem-solving, security analysis, automation, or software development.
- Understanding of LLM integration, prompt engineering, model APIs, and connecting AI capabilities with applications or external tools.
- Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, firewalls, network protocols, and network security.
- Practical knowledge of SIEM, log management, endpoint security, threat detection, vulnerability assessment, and incident response.
- Experience with Linux and Windows administration, system hardening, and security configuration.
- Familiarity with REST APIs, scripting, integrations, log pipelines, and security automation.
- Understanding of common cyberattack techniques, vulnerability management, and incident investigation.
- Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and CIS Controls.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with product development, infrastructure, and security teams.

Open-Source Cybersecurity Tools & Technologies:

Candidates should have practical experience with tools from at least two or three of the following categories. Experience with every listed technology is not required.

1. SIEM, Security Monitoring & Log Management

- Wazuh
- Elastic Security / ELK Stack
- OpenSearch Security Analytics
- Graylog

2. Network Security & Intrusion Detection

- Suricata
- Zeek
- Snort
- pfSense / OPNsense

3. Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing

- Greenbone / OpenVAS
- Nmap
- OWASP ZAP
- Nuclei
- Nikto

4. Endpoint Security, Digital Forensics & Threat Hunting

- Wazuh agents
- Velociraptor
- osquery
- YARA

5. Threat Intelligence & Incident Response

- MISP
- TheHive
- Cortex
- MITRE ATT&CK; framework

6. Container, Application & Cloud Security

- Trivy
- Checkov
- Falco
- Prowler

7. AI, LLMs & Security Automation

- OpenAI APIs and models
- Anthropic Claude and Claude APIs
- Ollama and locally hosted LLMs
- Python-based AI and security automation
- REST APIs, SDKs, and webhook integrations
- Bash, PowerShell, and Ansible
- AI-assisted security analysis, alert enrichment, and incident investigation

Preferred Qualifications – Strong Advantages-

- Cybersecurity product development: Experience building, enhancing, testing, or maintaining cybersecurity products, platforms, or SaaS solutions.
- AI-enabled security solutions: Experience implementing AI-powered threat analysis, alert enrichment, anomaly detection, automated investigations, security copilots,



or incident response capabilities.
- Security tool integration: Experience integrating multiple open-source security tools into a unified platform with centralized dashboards, alerts, and reporting.
- AI engineering: Experience integrating OpenAI, Claude, Ollama, or other LLMs into applications using APIs, SDKs, or locally hosted models.
- Security engineering and automation: Experience developing custom scripts, detection rules, integrations, and automated security workflows.
- DevSecOps and infrastructure: Familiarity with Docker, containers, CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and deployment automation.
- Threat intelligence: Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK;, threat intelligence feeds, security orchestration, and automated response.
- Commercial security products: Familiarity with Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, IBM QRadar, CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender, Nessus, or Qualys.
- Certifications: CompTIA Security+, CySA+, CEH, CISSP, or equivalent practical experience.

What We Are Looking For-

We value practical engineering ability, curiosity, and problem-solving over certifications alone.

- The ideal candidate is someone who:
- Understands how cybersecurity tools work in real-world environments.
- Is comfortable deploying and integrating open-source technologies.
- Can use AI tools effectively to improve security analysis, automation, and product capabilities.
- Can troubleshoot technical issues across applications, APIs, operating systems, and security components.
- Is interested in contributing to the development of a commercial cybersecurity product rather than working exclusively in routine security operations.
- Can translate security requirements into practical technical solutions.

Candidates who have built their own security labs, deployed open-source security stacks, developed integrations, automated security workflows, or contributed to cybersecurity products will be particularly valued.

About Timus Consulting services:

Timus Consulting is a leading EnterpriseTech and Business Consulting firm, providing an extensive array of services including Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC) solutions, Software Development, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions, Cloud Consulting, Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions, and Managed Services.

For more details visit: www.TimusConsulting.com

Our people and culture

Our diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture empowers our people to be who they are, contribute their unique perspectives, and make a difference individually and collectively. It enables us to leverage different ideas and perspectives, and bring more creativity and innovation to help solve our client most complex challenges. This makes Timus as one of the most rewarding places to work.

Professional development

From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there’s always room to learn. We offer opportunities to build new skills, take on leadership opportunities and connect and grow through mentorship. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career.

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