Top 10 Cybersecurity Startups Hiring Now

Mihailo Bozic
Mihailo Bozic
Updated August 31, 2026 · 7 min read

The top cybersecurity startups hiring right now on Migrate Mate include Socure, Corelight, and Coalition Inc., spanning identity verification, compliance automation, developer security, data protection, and threat intelligence. Migrate Mate tracks 190 live open roles across 10 cybersecurity startups as of August 31, 2026, updated daily. Cybersecurity remains one of the fastest-growing corners of the tech job market, with startups in this space building tools that enterprises and governments depend on to defend against an expanding threat landscape.

The 10 Cybersecurity Startups hiring on Migrate Mate right now

Curated by our editorial team · 190 live roles from Migrate Mate, updated daily

  1. 01
    Socure

    Socure

    Identity VerificationFintechEngineering

    Socure has 84 open roles on Migrate Mate as of August 31, 2026, the most of any cybersecurity startup we track, concentrated in business operations (6) and AI (Artificial Intelligence) (6). Socure builds digital identity verification and fraud prevention technology used by financial institutions and government agencies. It serves some of the largest regulated-industry clients in the country, giving employees exposure to high-stakes compliance and AI-driven identity problems.

    Roles by team

    • Business Operations6
    • AI (Artificial Intelligence)6
    • Business Strategy5
    • Account Management4
    • Executive Leadership & C-Suite3

    +23 roles across other teams

    Open roles84 open
    Pre-Sales Solution Consultant, Big Tech/AI
    Sacramento, CA · Remote
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    Strategic Operations Lead, Tier 1 Banks
    New York, NY · Hybrid
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    Account Executive Director, Gaming
    Trenton, NJ · Remote
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    Senior Manager, Financial Analysis
    Carson City, NV · Hybrid
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    Senior Technical Recruiter, Product
    Carson City, NV · Hybrid
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    See all 84 roles at Socure
  2. 02
    Corelight

    Corelight

    Network SecurityGovernmentEngineering

    Corelight has 22 open roles on Migrate Mate as of August 31, 2026, concentrated in sales (11) and software engineering (4). Corelight develops network detection and response technology used by enterprise and government security operations centers. Its tools are built on the open source Zeek framework, giving engineers a strong open source community alongside commercial product development.

    Roles by team

    • Sales11
    • Software Engineering4
    • Customer Success3
    • Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)2
    • Marketing1

    +1 roles across other teams

    Open roles22 open
    Director of Customer Operations & Enablement
    San Francisco, CA · On-site
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    Senior Director, Product Marketing
    San Francisco, CA · On-site
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    Enterprise Account Executive
    Tampa, FL · On-site
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    Director of Customer Success
    San Francisco, CA · On-site
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    Sales Engineer
    Dulles, VA · On-site
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    See all 22 roles at Corelight
  3. 03
    Coalition Inc.

    Coalition Inc.

    Cyber InsuranceRiskData Science

    Coalition Inc. has 15 open roles on Migrate Mate as of August 31, 2026, concentrated in account management (2) and customer service (2). Coalition is a technology-driven insurance company that combines cyber risk assessment with active security tools for businesses. Its model sits at the intersection of insurtech and cybersecurity, offering employees an unusual blend of underwriting, data science, and security engineering work.

    Roles by team

    • Account Management2
    • Customer Service2
    • Business Analyst1
    • Business Strategy1
    • Compliance & Legal1

    +7 roles across other teams

    Open roles15 open
    Senior Security Support Analyst
    Remote · Remote
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    Lead Actuary, Enterprise Pricing
    Remote · Remote
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    Lead Technical Recruiter
    Remote · Remote
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    Reinsurance Underwriter
    Remote · Remote
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    Director of Product, Risk & Response
    Remote · Remote
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    See all 15 roles at Coalition Inc.
  4. 04
    Telos Corporation

    Telos Corporation

    FederalDefenseCloud Security

    Telos Corporation has 13 open roles on Migrate Mate as of August 31, 2026, concentrated in compliance & risk (3) and business development (3). Telos delivers cybersecurity, network engineering, and cloud security services primarily to government and defense clients. Its deep federal customer base means much of the work involves security clearance programs and information assurance at the national level.

    Roles by team

    • Compliance & Risk3
    • Business Development3
    • Customer Service2
    • Cybersecurity1
    • Cloud Engineering1

    +3 roles across other teams

    Open roles13 open
    Senior Network & Systems Engineer
    Ashburn, VA · On-site
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    ConMon Security Engineer
    Tysons, VA · On-site
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    Site Lead / Installation Integration Engineer- C
    Macdill AFB, FL · On-site
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    Lead Wireless Engineer- C
    Ashburn, VA · On-site
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    Juniper Engineer / Network Integration Engineer - C
    Ashburn, VA · On-site
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    See all 13 roles at Telos Corporation
  5. 05
    Cyera

    Cyera

    Cloud SecurityData ProtectionEnterprise

    Cyera has 12 open roles on Migrate Mate as of August 31, 2026, concentrated in account management (3) and business development (2). Cyera provides cloud data security software that helps enterprises discover, classify, and protect sensitive data stored across cloud environments. It operates in a fast-growing category as organizations face growing regulatory pressure around data governance.

    Roles by team

    • Account Management3
    • Business Development2
    • Compliance & Risk2
    • Cloud & DevOps2
    • AI (Artificial Intelligence)1

    +2 roles across other teams

    Open roles12 open
    Procurement Attorney
    New York, NY · On-site
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    Account Executive - TOLA
    Remote · On-site
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    Brand Copywriter & Narrative Strategist
    Remote · On-site
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    Executive Assistant
    New York, NY · On-site
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    Solutions Architect - DLP (OCTO)
    Remote · On-site
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    See all 12 roles at Cyera
  6. Editor’s note

    What to look for in a cybersecurity startup

    Not every cybersecurity startup offers the same kind of career. The most important question is whether the company sells to enterprises, government agencies, or developers, because that shapes the pace of the sales cycle, the complexity of the product, and the kind of problems you will spend your time on. Look past the funding round and ask about customer retention, the size of the existing customer base, and whether the security category the company operates in is growing or consolidating.

    Product vs. Services

    Pure software companies scale differently than service-heavy firms. Product roles at software startups often mean faster iteration, more ownership, and equity that reflects product growth rather than billable hours.

    Customer Sector

    Startups serving federal and defense clients follow longer sales cycles and often require security clearances. Commercial enterprise vendors move faster but face more competitive markets. Know which environment suits your work style.

    Stage and Equity

    Series A and B companies carry more risk but typically offer larger option grants. Series D and beyond companies usually offer more predictable compensation with equity closer to pre-IPO value. Match the stage to your financial situation.

  7. 06
    CENSYS

    CENSYS

    Attack SurfaceThreat HuntingResearch

    CENSYS has 12 open roles on Migrate Mate as of August 31, 2026, concentrated in account management (3) and IT support (1). Censys provides internet intelligence and attack surface management tools used by security researchers and threat-hunting teams to map exposed assets on the internet. Its data is widely cited in the security research community, giving employees a platform with genuine technical credibility.

    Roles by team

    • Account Management3
    • IT Support1
    • Cloud Engineering1
    • Creative & Design1
    • Business Development1

    +5 roles across other teams

    Open roles12 open
    Senior Technical Content Manager
    Remote · Remote
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    Senior Content Marketing Manager
    Remote · Remote
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    Global Specialist, Solutions Engineering
    Remote · Remote
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    Senior Machine Learning Engineer
    Remote · Remote
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    Staff Scanning Engineer
    Remote · Remote
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    See all 12 roles at CENSYS
  8. 07
    Vanta

    Vanta

    ComplianceSaaSSales

    Vanta has 10 open roles on Migrate Mate as of August 31, 2026, concentrated in software engineering (7) and business operations (1). Vanta automates security compliance, helping companies earn and maintain certifications like SOC 2 and ISO 27001. Its platform is used by thousands of businesses, and its growth has made it one of the more active hiring companies in the compliance automation space.

    Roles by team

    • Software Engineering7
    • Business Operations1
    • Sales1
    • Customer Success1
    Open roles10 open
    Senior GTM Strategy & Operations Manager
    Remote, US · Remote
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    Director, Sales Development
    New York, NY · Hybrid
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    Customer Success Manager
    United States · On-site
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    Senior Fullstack Software Engineer
    Remote · Remote
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    Senior Software Engineer
    Remote · Remote
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    See all 10 roles at Vanta
  9. 08
    Illumio

    Illumio

    SegmentationCloud SecurityEnterprise

    Illumio has 8 open roles on Migrate Mate as of August 31, 2026, concentrated in software engineering (3) and finance (2). Illumio builds segmentation software that limits how far a breach can spread across cloud and data center environments. It serves large enterprises that need to contain lateral movement across complex, hybrid infrastructure without redesigning their networks.

    Roles by team

    • Software Engineering3
    • Finance2
    • Marketing1
    • Cybersecurity1
    • Sales1
    Open roles8 open
    Staff Engineer - Container Security
    Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
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    Staff Engineer
    Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
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    Sr. Software Engineer
    Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
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    Senior Growth Marketing Manager
    Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
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    Senior Threat Researcher
    Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
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    See all 8 roles at Illumio
  10. 09
    Semgrep

    Semgrep

    Static AnalysisAppSecEngineering

    Semgrep has 7 open roles on Migrate Mate as of August 31, 2026, concentrated in software engineering (5) and customer success (2). Semgrep develops static analysis and code security tooling used by security and software engineering teams to catch vulnerabilities early in the development cycle. The company is known for its open source roots and a product that is deeply embedded in developer workflows.

    Roles by team

    • Software Engineering5
    • Customer Success2
    Open roles7 open
    Senior Engineering Manager
    Boston, NY · On-site
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    Senior Full Stack Software Engineer
    San Francisco, CA · Hybrid
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    Senior Backend Software Engineer
    San Francisco, CA · Hybrid
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    Senior Software Engineer
    Boston, NY · Remote
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    Senior Technical Account Manager
    New York, NY · On-site
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    See all 7 roles at Semgrep
  11. 10
    Recorded Future

    Recorded Future

    Threat IntelligenceGovernmentAnalytics

    Recorded Future has 7 open roles on Migrate Mate as of August 31, 2026, concentrated in cybersecurity (2) and accounting (1). Recorded Future is a cybersecurity intelligence company that aggregates and analyzes threat data for enterprise and government clients. It has a well-established presence in the threat intelligence market with a client base that includes major government agencies.

    Roles by team

    • Cybersecurity2
    • Accounting1
    • Cloud Engineering1
    • Creative & Design1
    • Cloud & DevOps1

    +1 roles across other teams

    Open roles7 open
    Manager, Global Billing Operations
    Boston, MA · Hybrid
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    Senior Platform Engineer
    Boston, MA · Hybrid
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    Senior Manager, Technical Training Development
    Boston, MA · Hybrid
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    Principal Software Engineer
    Boston, MA · On-site
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    Fraud Analyst
    Boston, MA · On-site
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    See all 7 roles at Recorded Future

How cybersecurity startups pay and equity work

Compensation at cybersecurity startups is structured differently from large tech employers. Base salaries at growth-stage companies tend to be competitive with the market, but a larger share of total compensation sits in stock options or restricted stock units. At earlier stages, companies often ask candidates to accept slightly below-market cash in exchange for a larger equity stake, on the assumption that the options become valuable at an exit. At later-stage companies that have raised significant capital, cash compensation typically closes the gap with larger employers while equity grants reflect a higher current valuation. Day-to-day, cybersecurity startup roles tend to carry broader scope than equivalent roles at large organizations. A security engineer at a 200-person company is often handling problems that would be split across three separate teams at a Fortune 500 firm. That breadth can accelerate a career quickly, but it also means there is less process, less tooling, and less institutional support to fall back on. The tradeoff suits candidates who prefer ownership and speed over structure and specialization.

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Cybersecurity Startups: Frequently Asked Questions

Which cybersecurity startups are hiring the most right now?

Socure is hiring the most, with 84 open roles on Migrate Mate as of August 31, 2026, followed by Corelight (22) and Coalition Inc. (15). Migrate Mate tracks 190 live roles across 10 cybersecurity startups in total, updated daily, so the order shifts as companies open and close positions.

Do cybersecurity startups pay well compared to larger tech companies?

Generally, yes. Growth-stage cybersecurity startups are usually competitive with large tech employers on base salary, but a larger share of total compensation comes from equity. Cash compensation tends to be closest to market at later-stage companies, while earlier-stage startups trade a lower base for a larger option grant. The overall package can exceed what a large employer offers, but only if the company reaches a meaningful exit.

What kinds of roles do cybersecurity startups typically hire for?

Cybersecurity startups hire most heavily in software engineering, sales, and account management. Across the 10 cybersecurity startups Migrate Mate tracks, software engineering is the largest function at 19 of 190 open roles as of August 31, 2026, followed by sales (13) and account management (12).

Do cybersecurity startups hire remotely?

It depends on the company and the function. Of the roles Migrate Mate tracks across these 10 cybersecurity startups, 42% are remote or hybrid as of August 31, 2026. Remote availability varies by team and role, so each Migrate Mate listing shows its work location before you apply.