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Why Startups and Growing Companies Hire Me as Their Security Engineer

Hiring a security engineer isn’t about checking a box. It’s about protecting your product, your customers, and your reputation before a security issue becomes a business problem.

MICHAEL ADEYANJU47 min read

Hiring a security engineer isn’t about checking a box. It’s about protecting your product, your customers, and your reputation before a security issue becomes a business problem.

  • I work with startups and growing companies that need practical security, not theoretical advice or long reports no one reads.
  • I Focus on What Actually Puts Your Business at Risk
  • Most security problems don’t come from advanced attackers. They come from small gaps that compound over time.
  • I help companies identify and fix:
  • * Application security flaws that lead to data leaks
  • * Cloud and infrastructure misconfigurations
  • * Weak authentication and access controls
  • * Security issues introduced during fast product releases
  • My approach is simple: find what matters, fix what matters, and help your team understand why it matters.

Security That Supports Growth, Not Slows It Down

  • Early-stage and scaling companies move fast. Security that blocks progress or adds unnecessary complexity doesn’t work.
  • I work closely with founders, developers, and product teams to:
  • * Integrate security into existing workflows
  • * Prioritize risks based on business impact
  • * Reduce noise and focus on real threats
  • * Improve security without slowing down delivery
  • The goal is not “perfect security.” The goal is better security decisions.

Why Companies Choose to Work With Me

  • * Hands-on experience across application, cloud, and infrastructure security
  • * Clear communication, no buzzwords or fear-based selling
  • * Actionable findings developers can actually fix
  • * Strong understanding of how startups operate under pressure
  • I don’t just point out problems. I help you understand them and move forward with confidence.

When You Should Reach Out

  • You should consider working with me if:
  • * You’re building or scaling a product and security is becoming a concern
  • * You’re preparing for audits, partnerships, or customer security reviews
  • * You’ve never done a proper security assessment before
  • * You want an experienced security engineer without hiring full-time
  • If that sounds like your company, let’s talk.

Security done early is cheaper, simpler, and far less stressful than security done after an incident.

If you’re looking to hire a security engineer who understands both technology and business, this website is a good place to start.