Cyber Security Engineer (AI and Cloud Security)

About WhoisXML API

For over a decade, WhoisXML API has been the leader in Domain, IP, DNS, and Cyber Threat Intelligence. We have collected exhaustive information on billions of historic Whois records, DNS records, and hundreds of millions of active websites, covering 99.6% of all IP addresses in use. Our data is parsed into unified formats and provided as domain/IP intelligence for the world’s most advanced threat intelligence and market researchers, enabling them to monitor activity across the entire international internet.

Our customer base includes Fortune 500 companies, threat intelligence/infosec companies, anti-malware/security vendors, cybercrime units, government agencies, brand protection agencies, domain registries/registrars, domain investors/brokers, banks, payment processors, telecom companies, marketing researchers, big data warehouses, web analytics firms, investment funds, web developers, and many more.

Description

WhoisXML API is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to join our global Security Operations team. The role is ideal for a professional passionate about securing cloud infrastructure, data platforms, and AI-powered systems against evolving threats. You’ll strengthen the company’s overall security posture and develop automation-driven workflows to protect our infrastructure, products, and data.

What’s In It for Me?

As a Cyber Security Engineer, you’ll work alongside a dedicated team of professionals to enhance vulnerability management, incident response, and compliance across a hybrid, cloud-native environment. You’ll gain hands-on experience with AI-assisted detection, automated remediation, and secure AI integration across systems.

This high-visibility role offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with leadership and cross-functional teams in a rapidly growing company recognized as one of the Fastest Growing Companies of 2025 and prior years. You'll be at the forefront of shaping the security landscape of the entire organization.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct regular security assessments, including vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and risk analysis.
• Monitor, detect, and respond to incidents using advanced analytics and AI-assisted tools to accelerate detection and response.
• Contribute to developing autonomous detection and remediation workflows that reduce manual intervention.
• Collaborate with IT, engineering, and leadership to integrate security across infrastructure and development workflows.
• Implement and manage security controls in cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Develop and maintain security automation processes to improve response time and consistency.
• Establish and enforce security policies and procedures aligned with frameworks such as NIST, CIS Controls, and ISO 27001.
• Provide security awareness and incident response training to strengthen organizational readiness.
• Support the secure integration and governance of AI systems, ensuring protection of model data and training pipelines.

Basic Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Security Engineer or similar role with strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, network defense, and incident response.
• Experience with security assessments, automation, and cloud security practices.
• Familiarity with SIEM, SOAR, or EDR platforms and AI-supported detection or analytics tools.
• Understanding of compliance frameworks (NIST, CIS Controls, ISO 27001).
• Experience implementing and managing controls in AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with technical and leadership teams.

Preferred Experiences

• 5+ years in cybersecurity engineering, focusing on enterprise or SaaS infrastructure security.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, OSCP, or equivalent.
• Experience with automation and scripting (Python, PowerShell, or Bash).
• Familiarity with AI-assisted or behavioral analytics tools for threat detection.
• Experience securing containerized or microservices architectures (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Awareness of emerging AI and cybersecurity regulations such as the NIST AI Risk Management Framework or EU AI Act.

We Value Our Team Members

• Competitive salary
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Sick days
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Health benefits
• Career growth opportunities within a rapidly growing industry leader

Location

• Fully remote

“Whois API, INC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Whois API, INC is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Whois API, INC are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Whois API, INC will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.”