How are Toptal Cyber Defense engineers different?

At Toptal, we thoroughly screen our Cyber Defense engineers to ensure we only match you with talent of the highest caliber. Of the more than 200,000 people who apply to join the Toptal network each year, fewer than 3% make the cut. You’ll work with engineering experts (never generalized recruiters or HR reps) to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics. The end result: expert vetted talent from our network, custom matched to fit your business needs.

Can I hire Cyber Defense engineers in less than 48 hours through Toptal?

Depending on availability and how fast you can progress, you could start working with a Cyber Defense engineer within 48 hours of signing up.

What is the no-risk trial period for Toptal Cyber Defense engineers?

We make sure that each engagement between you and your Cyber Defense engineer begins with a trial period of up to two weeks. This means that you have time to confirm the engagement will be successful. If you’re completely satisfied with the results, we’ll bill you for the time and continue the engagement for as long as you’d like. If you’re not completely satisfied, you won’t be billed. From there, we can either part ways, or we can provide you with another expert who may be a better fit and with whom we will begin a second, no-risk trial.

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Blessed Uyo

Freelance Cyber Defense Engineer

PortugalToptal Member Since April 6, 2022

Blessed is a senior information security analyst and engineer with a decade of experience aligning enterprise security architecture, policies, and processes with security standards and frameworks to meet business goals. He specializes in designing and implementing security solutions for enterprise-grade cyber defense teams and conducting penetration testing. Blessed has also been in red/blue teams, implemented ISO 27001 ISMS, and operated as a security lead in a DevSecOps environment.

Cyber Defense OWASP Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP)Windows Server Penetration Testing Cybersecurity Application Security Information Security Vulnerability Management Amazon Web Services (AWS)Linux System Administration Security Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)+ more

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Steven Goossens

Freelance Cyber Defense Engineer

BelgiumToptal Member Since October 20, 2020

Steven is a seasoned consulting professional and cybersecurity specialist with a demonstrated history of working in telecommunications. His expertise includes threat intelligence, computer forensics, incident monitoring, and response and security architecture. Steven holds multiple certifications in his field including GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA) from the SANS Institute and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) from (ISC)².

Cyber Defense Telecommunications Cybersecurity Network Security Security Digital Forensics Windows Information Security Security Architecture Firewalls Threat Intelligence Elasticsearch Kibana + more

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Matheus Aguiar

Freelance Cyber Defense Engineer

PortugalToptal Member Since September 13, 2022

Matheus is a cybersecurity specialist experienced in implementing SIEM solutions and security orchestration, automation, and response. He holds a bachelor's degree in computer software engineering, an AWS security certification, and a Google Cloud professional security engineer certification. Being proactive, goal-oriented, and a strong team player, Matheus has guided newcomers and trainees, delivering his knowledge and leading to the growth of the team and the company.

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Tripcents wouldn't exist without Toptal. Toptal Projects enabled us to rapidly develop our foundation with a product manager, lead developer, and senior designer. In just over 60 days we went from concept to Alpha. The speed, knowledge, expertise, and flexibility is second to none. The Toptal team were as part of tripcents as any in-house team member of tripcents. They contributed and took ownership of the development just like everyone else. We will continue to use Toptal. As a startup, they are our secret weapon.

Brantley Pace

CEO & Co-Founder

I am more than pleased with our experience with Toptal. The professional I got to work with was on the phone with me within a couple of hours. I knew after discussing my project with him that he was the candidate I wanted. I hired him immediately and he wasted no time in getting to my project, even going the extra mile by adding some great design elements that enhanced our overall look.

Paul Fenley

Director

The developers I was paired with were incredible -- smart, driven, and responsive. It used to be hard to find quality engineers and consultants. Now it isn't.

Ryan Rockefeller

CEO

Toptal understood our project needs immediately. We were matched with an exceptional freelancer from Argentina who, from Day 1, immersed himself in our industry, blended seamlessly with our team, understood our vision, and produced top-notch results. Toptal makes connecting with superior developers and programmers very easy.

Jason Kulik

Co-Founder

As a small company with limited resources we can't afford to make expensive mistakes. Toptal provided us with an experienced programmer who was able to hit the ground running and begin contributing immediately. It has been a great experience and one we'd repeat again in a heartbeat.

Stuart Pocknee

Principal

How to Hire Cyber Defense Engineers through Toptal

Talk to One of Our Industry Experts

A Toptal director of engineering will work with you to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics.

Work With Hand-Selected Talent

Within days, we'll introduce you to the right Cyber Defense engineer for your project. Average time to match is under 24 hours.

The Right Fit, Guaranteed

Work with your new Cyber Defense engineer for a trial period (pay only if satisfied), ensuring they're the right fit before starting the engagement.

FAQs

How are Toptal Cyber Defense engineers different?
At Toptal, we thoroughly screen our Cyber Defense engineers to ensure we only match you with talent of the highest caliber. Of the more than 200,000 people who apply to join the Toptal network each year, fewer than 3% make the cut. You’ll work with engineering experts (never generalized recruiters or HR reps) to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics. The end result: expert vetted talent from our network, custom matched to fit your business needs.
Can I hire Cyber Defense engineers in less than 48 hours through Toptal?
Depending on availability and how fast you can progress, you could start working with a Cyber Defense engineer within 48 hours of signing up.
What is the no-risk trial period for Toptal Cyber Defense engineers?
We make sure that each engagement between you and your Cyber Defense engineer begins with a trial period of up to two weeks. This means that you have time to confirm the engagement will be successful. If you’re completely satisfied with the results, we’ll bill you for the time and continue the engagement for as long as you’d like. If you’re not completely satisfied, you won’t be billed. From there, we can either part ways, or we can provide you with another expert who may be a better fit and with whom we will begin a second, no-risk trial.

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