AI Staffing · Product & platform engineering
Hire a Security Engineer.
Secures applications, infrastructure and AI systems — from prompt injection and data leakage to identity, secrets and compliance.
In short
AI Anytime Business places vetted Security Engineers on our payroll and into your team within ten days. Secures applications, infrastructure and AI systems — from prompt injection and data leakage to identity, secrets and compliance. Rates: mid $36/hour ($5,200/month full-time), senior $54/hour ($7,800/month full-time), lead $72/hour ($10,350/month full-time) — USD, exclusive of tax.
What they do
- Threat-models applications and AI agents
- Hardens infrastructure, identity and secrets
- Tests for prompt injection and data exfiltration
- Supports audits and compliance
Skills & stack
When to hire
You're putting agents and AI in front of real data and real users.
Security Engineer rates
| Role | Junior0–2 yrs | Mid3–5 yrs | Senior6–10 yrs | Lead10+ yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security Engineer | — | $36/hr$5,200/mo | $54/hr$7,800/mo | $72/hr$10,350/mo |
USD, Global tier · Nearshore +40% · Onshore +250% · exclusive of tax (18% GST for Indian clients; exports zero-rated under LUT).
How much does it cost to hire a Security Engineer?
Through AI Anytime Business, a Security Engineer costs mid $36/hour ($5,200/month full-time), senior $54/hour ($7,800/month full-time), lead $72/hour ($10,350/month full-time) — USD, exclusive of tax. These are Global-tier rates; Nearshore delivery adds 40% and Onshore adds 250% per seat.
What does a Security Engineer do?
Secures applications, infrastructure and AI systems — from prompt injection and data leakage to identity, secrets and compliance. Typical work: threat-models applications and ai agents; hardens infrastructure, identity and secrets; tests for prompt injection and data exfiltration; supports audits and compliance.
How quickly can a Security Engineer start?
Usually within ten days: a 45-minute scoping call, a named proposal with a fit rationale in 48 hours, interviews by day 5 and first commit by day 10. Shortlists arrive within five days.
Is the Security Engineer a contractor or an employee?
They are on AI Anytime's payroll. Contracts, payroll tax, benefits, paid leave, laptop, tooling and compliance are covered by us, and you are never billed for leave. Full IP is assigned to you.
What if the Security Engineer isn't the right fit?
Every engagement starts with a two-week risk-free trial, and a scored replacement starts within five business days if needed.
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Hire a Security Engineer
A named proposal in 48 hours.
Tell us the outcome and your timeline. We'll come back with named people, a fit rationale and a price.