Cybersecurity Engineer

We are seeking a dedicated professional to enhance our secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) by embedding security best practices throughout every phase of development. The ideal candidate will have practical experience in DevSecOps, secure coding, and vulnerability management, with skills in vulnerability assessment and penetration testing (VAPT) considered a strong advantage. This role requires a proactive mindset and the ability to take ownership of deliverables, including those assisted by AI tools.

VIDIZMO is an AI software company based in Tysons, Virginia, specializing in products like Nexus, AI Intelligence Hub, AI Live Insight, and Redactor. Our solutions enable organizations to search, analyze, redact, and act on unstructured data across multiple formats including video, audio, images, documents, and text. We serve over 100 customers in sectors such as public safety, government, healthcare, financial services, education, legal, manufacturing, and energy. Many of our deployments operate in on-premises, air-gapped, or FedRAMP High environments, adhering to CJIS Security Policy standards. As an independent software vendor, we focus on supporting our software while our channel partners handle sales, installation, and client support, emphasizing collaboration and customer success.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct thorough vulnerability assessments and penetration tests on systems, networks, and applications to identify security risks and weaknesses.
- Review, validate, and take ownership of AI-generated outputs, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with business requirements.
- Critically evaluate AI-assisted work, refining outputs to meet quality standards and maintain accountability for final deliverables.
- Utilize industry-standard tools and methodologies such as Nessus, Nmap, Metasploit, and Burp Suite for both automated and manual security testing.
- Analyze assessment results carefully, producing detailed reports that highlight vulnerabilities, risks, and recommended remediation strategies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize and address vulnerabilities based on severity and potential organizational impact.
- Stay current with emerging security threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices in cybersecurity.
- Participate in red team exercises to simulate cyber attacks, testing defenses and incident response capabilities.
- Contribute to the development and enhancement of security policies, procedures, and guidelines informed by assessment findings and industry standards.
- Mentor and support junior team members, providing training on security assessment techniques and tools.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related discipline.
- Strong understanding of common security vulnerabilities, attack vectors, and exploitation methods.
- Hands-on experience with security testing tools including Nessus, Nmap, Metasploit, and Burp Suite.
- Familiarity with multiple operating systems, networking protocols, and web technologies.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills, capable of clearly explaining technical findings to diverse audiences.
- Proven ability to use AI tools such as Claude (mandatory), ChatGPT, or Copilot to support work outputs, while maintaining responsibility for final deliverables.
- Ownership mindset with the ability to work independently and deliver results.
- Successful completion of a Claude-based assessment is required as part of the hiring process.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

- Certifications such as CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional), or equivalents are highly desirable.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to translate objectives into impactful security solutions.
- Benefits include health insurance (OPD/IPD), separate maternity cover, leave encashment, car support program, referral bonus, EOBI, bi-annual increments, provident fund, career growth opportunities, and performance bonuses (benefits may vary by location).
- Multiple work locations available including Pakistan, India, UAE, Australia, and the USA.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge AI-driven software solutions while ensuring robust security practices across the development lifecycle.