Hire a Dedicated Cybersecurity / Penetration Testing Engineer
A Codalyst Tech security engineer is a certified professional who works exclusively on your security posture for the duration of the engagement. Whether you need regular penetration tests, a compliance programme run through to audit readiness, or a permanent security function embedded alongside your development team, our engineers bring offensive and defensive security expertise across web applications, cloud infrastructure, APIs, and network environments. They are not consultants parachuted in for a one-time report , they operate as a member of your team, attending standups, triaging security issues in your backlog, and providing developer coaching on secure coding practices.
Monthly rate
Part-time
$1,500 – $2,500/mo
Full-time
$2,800 – $4,500/mo
Western equivalent: ~$11,000/mo
Save up to 59% vs AU/UK/US hire
Why Codalyst Tech
Company-backed, not freelance
You hire through us: a registered company with a clear contract, NDA protection, and an escalation path if anything goes wrong.
Company-backed contract, not a freelancer agreement
Exclusive assignment, not shared across clients
Pre-vetted and interview-approved before you commit
Onboarded within 7 business days
What they do
Responsibilities
What your dedicated Cybersecurity / Penetration Testing Engineer will own as part of your team.
- Conduct regular penetration tests on web applications, APIs, and infrastructure
- Manage vulnerability lifecycle: discovery → triage → remediation tracking → re-test
- Configure and maintain SIEM rules, alerting thresholds, and threat dashboards
- Lead compliance programme delivery (SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, GDPR)
- Review pull requests for security anti-patterns and injection vulnerabilities
- Write and maintain security policies, runbooks, and incident response playbooks
- Conduct threat modelling for new features and architectural changes
- Provide developer security training and phishing simulation programmes
- Manage cloud security configuration (IAM, security groups, WAF, logging)
- Coordinate with external auditors and respond to security questionnaires
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Where this role adds value
Industries we serve with this role
A dedicated Cybersecurity / Penetration Testing Engineer delivers measurable impact across 4 industries. Click any card to learn how we work within that sector.
E-Commerce
Online retail businesses selling physical or digital products , from single-brand Shopify stores to multi-vendor marketplaces and D2C brands scaling to 7+ figures.
- Cart abandonment rates above 60% with no structured recovery workflow
- Inventory data spread across Shopify, spreadsheets, and warehouse software
Healthcare
Private clinics, specialist practices, allied health providers, telehealth platforms, and health-tech startups , digitising clinical and administrative workflows while navigating data compliance requirements.
- Appointment booking managed through phone and email , high no-show rates
- Patient records in paper or legacy systems that cannot talk to each other
Legal
Law firms, barristers' chambers, legal tech startups, and in-house legal teams , modernising document-heavy, process-intensive operations while meeting strict confidentiality requirements.
- Document review and due diligence consuming billable hours that should not be
- Matter intake and onboarding done through email chains with no tracking
Logistics & Supply Chain
Freight forwarders, 3PLs, courier companies, warehouse operators, and supply chain technology providers , managing complex, time-sensitive operations across multiple locations and partners.
- Shipment status visible internally but not to customers , constant inbound enquiries
- Driver scheduling and route optimisation done manually or in spreadsheets
Ready to hire a dedicated Cybersecurity / Penetration Testing Engineer?
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