Security Engineer
HelsingWashington, District of Columbia, United States
Posted February 11, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Helsing is a defense AI company that protects democratic countries while balancing ethical and geopolitical concerns.
Job Description
Helsing is a defense AI company looking for a Security Engineer to build a secure foundation for their applications and cloud architecture. The role involves uniting security and engineering, spanning from cloud architecture to continuous monitoring of cloud infrastructure. The successful candidate will be pivotal in building a secure foundation for Helsing's applications and cloud architecture.
Requirements
- 3–5+ years in cybersecurity
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in cloud infrastructure security (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Proficiency in native security tools (e.g., AWS Security Hub, Azure Defender, GuardDuty)
- Third-party tools (e.g., Wiz, Snyk, Palo Alto)
- Strong scripting capabilities (Python, Bash, or PowerShell)
- Deep knowledge of Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation
- Thorough understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, VPN, DNS, TLS)
- Virtual networking (VPCs, Subnets, Firewalls)
- Log analysis, threat modeling, and root cause investigation
Benefits
- Insurance coverage (medical and travel)
- Flexible paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Remote and/or hybrid work available depending on position
