MindFort

Junior Security Pentester

Remote Contract

Mindfort AI is seeking Junior Security Pentester’s for a premier project with one of the world's top AI Security Companies. You will help evaluate and harden the security of systems that power cutting-edge AI models. Your work will focus on identifying vulnerabilities, documenting findings clearly, and proposing practical remediations.

You’re a good fit if you:

  • Are currently based in the US.
  • Have a degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field or equivalent hands-on experience.
  • Have 1–3 years of experience in application, web, or network security (internships, labs, CTFs, and personal projects count).
  • Are familiar with common tools and concepts (e.g., Burp Suite, nmap, Metasploit, OWASP Top 10, basic cloud security).
  • Have high attention to detail and can follow structured testing methodologies.
  • Have exceptional written and verbal communication skills, especially in explaining technical issues clearly and concisely.

More details about the role:

  • You will work directly with applied AI engineers & CTO.
  • Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
  • There is up to 40 hours of work available per week; we ask for a minimum commitment of 10 hours per week.
  • The work is fully remote and asynchronous, so it’s flexible around your schedule.
  • The project is scoped for approximately 1–3 months.

🚀 Y Combinator Company Info

Y Combinator Batch: X25
Team Size: 5 employees
Industry: B2B Software and Services -> Security
Company Description: Autonomous Security Agents

💰 Compensation

Salary Range: $30 - $110

📋 Job Details

Job Type: Contract
Experience Level: 1+ years
Engineering Type: Backend