Freelance / Remote Information Security Engineer

About HYI.AI

HYI.AI is a Virtual Assistance and GenAI platform built for startups, entrepreneurs, and tech innovators. We specialize in offering virtual talent solutions, GenAI tools, and custom AI/ML deployments to help founders and businesses scale smarter and faster. We’re on a mission to power the next wave of digital startups globally.

Your Role

Information Security Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Implement, monitor, and maintain

  security infrastructure

  , policies, and procedures
• Conduct

  threat analysis

  ,

  risk assessments

  , and

  vulnerability scanning

• Respond to and manage

  security incidents

  and

  data breaches

• Collaborate with engineering and DevOps teams to embed security in SDLC and CI/CD
• Manage and review

  firewalls, IDS/IPS

  , endpoint protection, and SIEM tools
• Ensure compliance with

  industry standards and regulations

  (e.g., ISO 27001, GDPR, SOC2)
• Conduct

  penetration testing

  and lead periodic

  security audits

• Stay current with emerging threats and recommend proactive defense strategies

Tech Skills We Value

• Strong experience with tools like

  Nessus

  ,

  Wireshark

  ,

  Splunk

  ,

  Snort

  , or

  Metasploit

• Hands-on with

  firewalls

  ,

  VPNs

  ,

  SIEM

  ,

  endpoint security

  , and

  cloud security tools

• Familiarity with

  AWS / Azure / GCP security controls

• Good command of

  network protocols

  ,

  encryption

  , and

  intrusion detection systems

• Knowledge of scripting (Python, Bash) for automation and security tooling
• Experience with

  compliance audits

  and data protection frameworks

Good to Have Skills

• Security certifications:

  CISSP, CEH, CISM, OSCP, or CompTIA Security+

• Understanding of

  DevSecOps

  practices
• Experience with

  Kubernetes

  and

  container security

• Exposure to

  zero-trust architecture

What You’ll Get

• Work with innovative global companies on mission-critical projects
• Flexible working hours and remote-friendly culture
• Learning opportunities and support for certifications
• Be part of a trusted network of top-tier tech professionals