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 bring hands-on 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 leverage AI tools responsibly while maintaining full ownership of the quality and accuracy of deliverables.

VIDIZMO is an AI software company headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, specializing in innovative products such as 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 across diverse sectors including public safety, government, healthcare, financial services, education, legal, manufacturing, and energy. Many of our deployments operate in highly secure environments such as air-gapped systems and FedRAMP High through trusted hosting partners, adhering to CJIS Security Policy standards.

Our business model focuses on empowering partners who install, deliver, and support our software for their clients. Consequently, team members prioritize customer and partner success over direct sales activities.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments and penetration tests on systems, networks, and applications to identify security weaknesses and potential threats.
- Review and validate AI-generated outputs, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with business requirements.
- Take full ownership of final deliverables, regardless of AI assistance, applying critical judgment to refine AI-assisted work.
- Utilize industry-standard security tools and methodologies such as Nessus, Nmap, Metasploit, and Burp Suite for both automated and manual testing.
- Analyze assessment results thoroughly and produce detailed reports highlighting vulnerabilities, risks, and recommended remediation strategies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize 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 defensive measures 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 methodologies and tools.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of common security vulnerabilities, attack vectors, and exploitation techniques.
- Hands-on experience with security testing tools including Nessus, Nmap, Metasploit, and Burp Suite.
- Familiarity with various operating systems, networking protocols, and web technologies.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills, capable of clearly explaining technical findings and recommendations to diverse audiences.
- Proven ability to use AI tools such as Claude (mandatory) and ChatGPT responsibly, with strong judgment and ownership of outputs.
- Ownership mindset with the ability to deliver results independently.
- Successful completion of a Claude-based assessment as part of the hiring process.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

Preferred certifications include CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional), or equivalent credentials. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong business acumen, translating objectives into impactful security solutions while efficiently leveraging AI tools.

Benefits include health insurance (OPD/IPD), separate maternity coverage, leave encashment, car support program, referral bonuses, EOBI, bi-annual increments, provident fund, career growth opportunities, and performance bonuses. Benefits may vary depending on location.

This position is open across multiple locations including Pakistan, India, UAE, Australia, and the USA.