Part-Time Cyber Deception & Honeypot-as-a-Service Consultant

• Part-Time Cyber Deception & Honeypot-as-a-Service Consultant
• Department: Cyber Defense & Threat Intelligence
• About the Role:

Codeguardian.ai is seeking a Part-Time Cyber Deception & Honeypot-as-a-Service Consultant to design, deploy, and manage honeypot environments that simulate real-world assets and attract malicious activity for analysis. The consultant will work closely with our SOC and Threat Intelligence teams to build deception layers, collect adversarial data, and convert it into actionable insights. This is an R&D-driven, project-based engagement ideal for cybersecurity professionals who wish to contribute part-time or on a flexible schedule.

• Key Responsibilities:
• Architect and deploy Honeypot-as-a-Service (HaaS) solutions for client and internal environments.
• Configure and manage open-source honeypot frameworks such as Cowrie, T-Pot, Dionaea, HoneyDB, or custom scripts.
• Integrate deception telemetry with SIEM/SOAR platforms (e.g., Wazuh, ELK, Splunk).
• Monitor attacker behavior and analyze collected data to identify TTPs (Tactics, Techniques & Procedures).
• Research and test emerging deception technologies and methods.
• Generate concise threat reports and recommendations for the SOC team.
• Collaborate remotely with developers and threat analysts for automation and enrichment.
• Required Skills & Experience:
• Minimum 10+ years in cybersecurity, SOC operations, or threat intelligence.
• Hands-on experience with honeypot frameworks and deception environments.
• Strong knowledge of Linux, networking, and scripting (Python/Bash).
• Understanding of MITRE ATT&CK, malware analysis, and intrusion patterns.
• Familiarity with SIEM/SOAR integration and incident response workflows.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Certifications: CEH, OSCP, GCTI, or equivalent.
• Experience developing or automating honeypot frameworks.
• Exposure to cloud honeypots or industrial/IoT deception systems.
• Prior experience delivering cybersecurity consulting services.
• Engagement Type:
• Part-Time / Remote Consulting Role
• Flexible hours (1020 hours per week) based on deliverables
• Duration: 36 months (extendable based on performance and project scope)
• Compensation:
• Competitive hourly rate / monthly retainer (based on expertise and project contribution)
• Performance-based bonuses for research, automation, or threat-intel deliverables
• Why Join Codeguardian.ai:
• Collaborate with Indias leading cybersecurity innovators.
• Contribute to Make-in-Bharat Deception Technologies for real-world threat defense.
• Freedom to experiment, innovate, and publish under Codeguardian.ais R&D umbrella.