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Hire cybersecurity engineers
Vetted security engineers who find and fix vulnerabilities, secure your cloud and build security into your delivery pipeline, matched to your risks and budget. On your team in 2–3 weeks.
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- OWASP
- SAST/DAST
- DevSecOps
- IAM
- AWS Security
- Azure Security
What does a cybersecurity engineer do?
A cybersecurity engineer protects software, data and cloud infrastructure by finding vulnerabilities, fixing them and building controls that stop new ones from reaching production. In product teams this usually means application security reviews, automated security testing in CI/CD, cloud and identity hardening, and support during penetration tests and audits.
DevKit cybersecurity engineers work with OWASP guidance, SAST and DAST tools, and the security services of AWS and Azure, and help you meet standards such as ISO 27001, SOC 2 and GDPR. Every one of them passes a technical interview with our senior engineers before you see their CV.
When to hire one
- Reviewing the security of an application before launch or an audit
- Adding security testing and checks to your CI/CD pipeline
- Hardening cloud accounts, networks and access management
- Preparing evidence and fixes for ISO 27001, SOC 2 or GDPR requirements
What our cybersecurity engineers do
Typical work our security engineers take on for clients.
Application security
Code and design reviews against OWASP guidance, threat modelling and fixes for vulnerabilities in web and mobile apps.
DevSecOps
SAST, DAST, dependency and container scanning built into CI/CD, with findings your developers can act on.
Cloud security
Secure configuration of AWS and Azure accounts, networks, secrets and logging, using native security services.
Identity and access management
Least-privilege roles, single sign-on, MFA and access reviews across your cloud and internal tools.
Penetration-testing support
Scoping and preparing for penetration tests, then triaging and fixing the findings with your team.
Security reviews and compliance support
Policies, controls and technical evidence that help you meet ISO 27001, SOC 2 and GDPR requirements.
Security tools and practices we cover
Application security
- OWASP
- Threat modelling
- Secure code review
- Burp Suite
- OWASP ZAP
SAST, DAST and scanning
- SonarQube
- Semgrep
- Snyk
- Trivy
- GitHub Advanced Security
Cloud security
- AWS IAM
- AWS GuardDuty
- AWS Security Hub
- Microsoft Defender for Cloud
- Azure Key Vault
Identity and monitoring
- Microsoft Entra ID
- Okta
- Keycloak
- SIEM
- Terraform
Matched to your budget: which level do you need?
We match the level to the work, so you don't pay senior rates for tasks a mid-level engineer handles well, or put critical work on the wrong hire.
Junior
Well-defined tasks with guidance
Bug fixes, tests and smaller features in an established codebase, with a senior on your team to review their work. The most budget-friendly option.
Mid-level
Independent feature work
Builds features end to end in an existing architecture with little supervision. The best value for most product teams.
Senior
Complex features and ownership
Owns complex parts of the system, makes sound technical decisions and mentors others. Worth it where mistakes are expensive.
Tech lead / Architect
Architecture and team leadership
Designs the system, sets standards and leads other engineers. Ideal for new products, rewrites or a team without technical leadership.
Not sure? Tell us the work and your budget on a free call, and we'll recommend the right level for each role.
What's in every profile we send
Within 3–5 business days of our call, you get a shortlist of vetted candidates. Every profile gives you what you need to decide quickly.
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Skills verified by engineers
Each candidate passes a technical interview with our senior engineers. You see what they can actually do, not just what their CV says.
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Interviewer's notes
Strengths, gaps and how the candidate approached the interview tasks, written by the engineer who interviewed them.
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Why this match
How the person fits your role, your team and your budget, and which level we recommend for the work.
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Level and relevant experience
From junior to tech lead, with the projects and domains that matter for your role.
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English, time zone and availability
Communication level, working-hours overlap with your team and the earliest start date.
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A clear monthly rate
One price per engineer per month, so you can compare candidates against your budget straight away.
Client reviews: rated 5.0 on Clutch
Verified Clutch reviews from engineering leaders and founders who scaled their teams with DevKit.
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“They were always ahead of schedule and suggested a lot of modern solutions.”
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Hiring cybersecurity engineers: FAQ
How quickly can I hire a cybersecurity engineer through DevKit?
You usually receive vetted cybersecurity CVs within 3–5 business days, and the engineer typically starts within 2–3 weeks of the first call.
Which security tools and practices do your engineers use?
Mainly OWASP guidance and threat modelling for application security, SAST and DAST tools such as SonarQube, Semgrep, Snyk and OWASP ZAP in CI/CD, and the native security services of AWS and Azure for cloud and identity. They help you meet standards such as ISO 27001, SOC 2 and GDPR.
Do I need a senior cybersecurity engineer?
Not always. If your security approach is defined and someone senior sets priorities, a mid-level engineer often delivers the same results for less, for example running scans, fixing findings and maintaining pipeline checks. To design your security architecture, lead audit preparation or protect critical systems and sensitive data, a senior engineer or tech lead is usually worth it. We'll recommend the right level on a free call.
How much does it cost to hire a cybersecurity engineer?
Staff augmentation is billed as a monthly rate per engineer, depending on the level and specialisation. Tell us your budget and we'll match cybersecurity engineers to it; exact rates come with the first CVs.
Need engineers next month? Let's talk this week.
Send us the role. Get CVs in 3–5 days.
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What happens next
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We reply within one business day
A real person reads every request, not a bot.
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A free 30-minute call
We talk through the role, your team, the timeline and the budget.
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Vetted CVs in 3–5 days
Each profile comes with interview notes and a clear monthly rate.
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