Junior Security Engineer – Research & Data

Team Sava specializes in building outstanding teams of passionate, world-class professionals and top-tier software developers for growing global hi-tech companies.

Our partner is a SaaS security provider that helps enterprises monitor and secure sensitive data as it moves across cloud applications, AI systems, and third-party integrations.

Job Summary

We are looking for a Junior Security Engineer – Research & Data to join our team. In this role, your main responsibility will be to analyse SaaS security threats, support the platform's data collection, and help build tooling that keeps customers ahead of attackers.

Working hours: Eastern Time

We offer:

• Opportunity to work on great projects
• Remote / Pet-friendly office
• Provided equipment and technology in support of remote work
• Private healthcare insurance for you and your family
• Team building events

Team Sava nurtures an individual approach to each member of the team to make sure you feel as comfortable and supported as possible. Your opinion matters to us and we make it our business to hear your voice and create an optimal environment for you to do your best work.

Responsibilities:

• Analyse SaaS security threats, including attack patterns and adversary behaviour.
• Support data collection and build pipelines for security-relevant external signals.
• Develop and maintain automation tools in Python (and Go where needed).
• Work with REST APIs for data integration and research.
• Experiment with AI/LLM techniques for security analysis and research.
• Write clear reports on findings for internal and external use.
• Collaborate with engineers to turn insights into product improvements.
• Keep up to date with CVEs and the latest security research.

Requirements:

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or similar, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong Python skills with ability to write clean code and build tools from scratch.
• Interest or experience in cybersecurity (study, CTFs, bug bounty, projects, or work).
• Comfortable working with REST APIs, including authentication, requests, and rate limits.
• Curious and creative, with an interest in exploring new approaches and ideas.
• Self-driven, able to take ownership of tasks and raise issues when needed.
• Excellent command of English.

Hiring process:

1. You let us know that you find this role interesting by sending us your CV

2. Our friendly HR contacts you promptly to schedule an HR interview to talk about your motivation, expectations and plans

3. We organize the interview with Hiring Manager where you get the opportunity to meet the rest of the team you would be working with

4. We think we are a great match, send you a job offer, you agree and accept

We appreciate the interest of all candidates, however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Looking forward to hearing from you!