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// simple salt — we’re hiring

work that matters.
no fluff, no bloat.

We help CFOs and managing partners know if their security actually works. Small, sharp team. We want people who ask good questions and get things done without hand-holding.

remote-firstpart-time okasync cultureno résumé required
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// the honest pitch

what working here actually looks like.

We’re a small, growing security advisory firm. We don’t sell software — we give mid-market leaders clear answers about their risk. That means our work is research, communication, and execution. Not ticket-closing.

Right now, the founder handles most of everything. We need people who can take real ownership of a function — content, operations, research, client comms — and run it without daily check-ins. If you need a lot of structure handed to you, we’re probably not the right fit yet.

If you’re resourceful, curious, and good at figuring things out, you’ll thrive here.

// open roles

what we’re looking for.

content + research

Content & Research Associate

Write, research, and repurpose content across our blog, newsletter, and social. You'll turn ideas into posts and help build the Salty on Security voice.

see the skills assessment

operations

Ops & Client Coordinator

Keep projects moving, manage scheduling, coordinate deliverables, and make sure nothing falls through the cracks. You're the glue between clients and the team.

see the skills assessment

security / technical

Security Research Analyst

Help with threat assessments, research threat actor tactics, and translate technical findings into plain-English insights that executives can act on.

see the skills assessment

// our process

how this works — no résumé black hole.

  1. step 1
    Short application

    A few real questions — no cover letter, no fluff. Takes about 10 minutes.

  2. step 2
    2-min video intro

    Tell us who you are in your own words. We want to see how you think, not read a bio.

  3. step 3
    Mini skills test

    One short real-world task relevant to the role. 30–60 minutes max. No tricks.

  4. step 4
    Quick call with Dylan

    If your test impresses us, we talk. Usually 20–30 minutes.

// who fits

values we actually hire for.

  • You ask questions when you're stuck — not after spinning your wheels for hours.
  • You can figure things out without step-by-step instructions.
  • You communicate clearly in writing, even on messy or ambiguous topics.
  • You care about doing good work, not just looking like you do.
  • You're honest when something doesn't make sense or goes wrong.
  • You have a point of view — and you can defend it calmly.

// not for everyone

this probably isn’t for you if…

  • You need daily check-ins or detailed task lists to stay on track.
  • You're looking for a large team with clear career ladders right now.
  • You expect security to be about compliance checklists (we don't do that).
  • You're not comfortable writing or talking to non-technical people.
  • You want a polished corporate environment — we're scrappy and building.

// apply now

start your application.

This is the whole process. We’ll review and reach out within a week if there’s a fit.

application form

No résumé needed. We want to hear you think.

We read every application. Responses within 5–7 business days. If you don’t hear back, feel free to follow up once.