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SecOps Engineer

Micro1

Engineering & Development Contractor
Remote (Global) $100 – $100/hr April 12, 2026

Job description

About the Company

micro1 connects skilled engineers with global companies, enabling high-impact remote work opportunities across cutting-edge technology teams.

Role Overview

Join our customer's team as a SecOps Engineer, where you'll play a critical role in securing complex applications and infrastructure.

This expert-level position focuses on vulnerability detection, secure code review, and proactive remediation, ensuring strong defenses against evolving cybersecurity threats. You will collaborate remotely with engineering and security teams in a fast-paced, security-first environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform expert-level secure code reviews focusing on OWASP Top 10 and CWE vulnerability classes
  • Identify, triage, and remediate application-layer vulnerabilities such as:
    • Broken access control
    • IDOR
    • SQL injection
    • Command injection
    • Deserialization flaws
  • Develop and maintain security automation tools using Python, Go, JavaScript, or TypeScript
  • Conduct penetration testing and document findings clearly
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to drive remediation efforts
  • Advise development teams on secure coding best practices
  • Stay updated on emerging threats and security trends
  • Communicate findings through detailed reports and presentations

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in software engineering or security operations
  • Strong focus on application-layer security
  • Proficiency in:
    • Python
    • Go (Golang)
    • JavaScript / TypeScript
  • Experience with secure code review and penetration testing
  • Strong knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and CWE vulnerabilities
  • Proven ability to detect and remediate vulnerabilities in production systems
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Fluent English
  • Availability for at least 6+ hours overlap with Eastern Time

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with vulnerability management platforms
  • Security certifications such as OSCP, GIAC, or equivalent
  • Background in cloud security or container security

Work Details

  • Work Type: Fully remote
  • Engagement: Contractor
  • Collaborative, distributed team environment

Additional Notes

  • This is a high-impact security role requiring both technical depth and strong communication
  • Ideal for engineers who thrive in proactive security environments and enjoy solving complex security challenges
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