---
title: Hire Cybersecurity Engineers
description: Home/Services/Hire Security Engineers/Hire Cybersecurity Engineers         Dedicated Hiring · Available This Week         Hire DedicatedCybersecurity EngineersV
url: https://miracuves.com/service/hire-cybersecurity-engineers
date_modified: 2026-07-25
author: miracuves
language: en_US
---

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/* ═══ BREADCRUMB ═══ */
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   ██  HERO — Developer Profile Card + Matching Console
   ██  COMPLETELY UNIQUE TO TEMPLATE B
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
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/* Availability row */
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/* ── MATCHING CONSOLE (unique to B) ── */
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/* ═══ STRIP ═══ */
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/* ═══ TRUST BAR ═══ */
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/* ═══ ACCENT NOTE ═══ */
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/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ██  S03: SPRINT BOARD MOCKUP (unique to B — not stat grid)
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.tb .sprint-board{background:rgba(6,3,12,.88);border:1px solid var(--bd2);border-radius:var(--r20);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 30px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.5);position:relative}
.tb .sprint-board::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;padding:1px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(255,255,255,.12),transparent,rgba(255,255,255,.02));border-radius:var(--r20);-webkit-mask:linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box,linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);mask:linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box,linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);-webkit-mask-composite:xor;mask-composite:exclude;pointer-events:none}
.tb .sb-header{padding:16px 22px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--bd);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.03)}
.tb .sb-header .cd{width:11px;height:11px;border-radius:50%}.tb .sb-header .cd-r{background:#ff5f56}.tb .sb-header .cd-y{background:#ffbd2e}.tb .sb-header .cd-g{background:#27c93f}
.tb .sb-title{font-size:11.5px;font-weight:600;color:var(--dx3);margin-left:10px;font-family:var(--fm);letter-spacing:.04em}
.tb .sb-cols{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1fr;min-height:260px}
.tb .sb-col{padding:16px;border-right:1px solid var(--bd)}
.tb .sb-col:last-child{border-right:none}
.tb .sb-col-head{font-size:10px;font-weight:850;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.12em;color:var(--dx4);margin-bottom:14px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px}
.tb .sb-col-count{background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);border-radius:4px;padding:1px 6px;font-size:9px;color:var(--dx3)}
.tb .sb-card{background:rgba(255,255,255,.03);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);border-radius:var(--r10);padding:12px;margin-bottom:10px;transition:all .25s;cursor:default}
.tb .sb-card:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);border-color:rgba(167,13,42,.3);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.tb .sb-card-title{font-size:12px;font-weight:700;color:var(--dx1);margin-bottom:6px}
.tb .sb-card-tag{display:inline-block;font-size:8.5px;font-weight:800;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em;padding:2px 8px;border-radius:4px;margin-right:4px}
.tb .sb-tag-feat{background:rgba(0,243,255,.08);color:var(--teal);border:1px solid rgba(0,243,255,.2)}
.tb .sb-tag-bug{background:rgba(167,13,42,.08);color:var(--red-l);border:1px solid rgba(167,13,42,.2)}
.tb .sb-tag-qa{background:rgba(0,230,118,.08);color:var(--green);border:1px solid rgba(0,230,118,.2)}
.tb .sb-card-pts{font-size:10px;color:var(--dx4);margin-top:8px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px}
.tb .sb-card-pts span{background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);padding:1px 6px;border-radius:3px;font-weight:700;font-size:9px}
/* Active card — glowing border */
.tb .sb-card.active{border-color:rgba(0,243,255,.4);box-shadow:0 0 16px rgba(0,243,255,.08)}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ██  S04: INCLUSION CARDS
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.tb .inc-card{background:var(--l0);border:1px solid var(--bl2);border-radius:var(--r20);padding:32px 28px;transition:all .4s var(--spring);box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(12,7,22,.02);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.tb .inc-card::before{content:'';position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:3px;background:var(--rg);opacity:0;transition:opacity .3s}
.tb .inc-card:hover{transform:translateY(-8px);border-color:rgba(167,13,42,.3);box-shadow:0 24px 50px rgba(167,13,42,.08),0 8px 24px rgba(12,7,22,.04)}
.tb .inc-card:hover::before{opacity:1}
.tb .inc-num{font-size:11px;font-weight:850;color:var(--red);margin-bottom:16px;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:28px;height:28px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--ra);border:1px solid var(--rb)}
.tb .inc-card h3{font-size:17px;font-weight:800;color:var(--lx1);margin-bottom:10px;letter-spacing:-.02em}
.tb .inc-card p{font-size:13.8px;line-height:1.68;color:var(--lx2)}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ██  S05: VETTING — Split dark/red with funnel visual
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.tb .two-col{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
.tb .tc-panel{padding:130px 90px;display:flex;align-items:flex-start}
.tb .tc-inner{width:100%;max-width:560px}
.tb .two-col .tc-panel:first-child .tc-inner{margin-left:auto;margin-right:0}
.tb .two-col .tc-panel:last-child .tc-inner{margin-left:0;margin-right:auto}
.tb .qs-dark{background:var(--dk1);position:relative}
.tb .qs-dark::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(circle at 0% 100%,rgba(167,13,42,.08) 0%,transparent 68%);pointer-events:none}
.tb .qs-dark h2{color:var(--dx1)}.tb .qs-dark h2 em{color:var(--red-l)}.tb .qs-dark .lead{color:var(--dx2)}
.tb .qs-dark .eyp{background:rgba(8,4,12,.75);border-color:var(--bd2)}.tb .qs-dark .eyp strong{color:#fff}.tb .qs-dark .eyp-bar{background:var(--red)}
.tb .qrow{background:rgba(255,255,255,.02);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);border-radius:var(--r10);padding:16px 22px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:14px;transition:all .3s var(--ease)}
.tb .qrow:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);border-color:rgba(167,13,42,.35);transform:translateX(6px);box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.25)}
.tb .qn{font-size:13.8px;font-weight:650;color:var(--dx1)}.tb .qb{font-size:10px;font-weight:850;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.1em;background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);border:1px solid var(--bd2);border-radius:var(--r100);padding:3px 10px;color:var(--dx3);white-space:nowrap}

.tb .qs-red{background:var(--red-d);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.tb .qs-red::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(circle at 100% 0%,rgba(167,13,42,.35) 0%,transparent 68%);pointer-events:none}
.tb .qs-red .tc-inner{position:relative;z-index:1;max-width:760px}

/* Vetting funnel visual */
.tb .funnel-wrap{margin-bottom:36px}
.tb .funnel-step{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;margin-bottom:4px}
.tb .funnel-bar{height:24px;border-radius:6px;display:flex;align-items:center;padding:0 14px;font-size:10px;font-weight:800;color:#fff;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;transition:all .3s;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.tb .funnel-bar::after{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,rgba(255,255,255,.12),transparent);animation:tb-shimmer 3s infinite;opacity:0;transition:opacity .3s}
.tb .funnel-step:hover .funnel-bar::after{opacity:1}
.tb .funnel-bar.f1{width:100%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.15)}
.tb .funnel-bar.f2{width:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.18)}
.tb .funnel-bar.f3{width:30%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.22)}
.tb .funnel-bar.f4{width:18%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.26)}
.tb .funnel-bar.f5{width:10%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.30)}
.tb .funnel-bar.f6{width:6%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.35)}
.tb .funnel-n{font-size:11px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.5);font-weight:700;flex-shrink:0;width:42px;text-align:right}
.tb .funnel-label{font-size:11px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.65);font-weight:600;margin-left:12px;white-space:nowrap}

/* Vetting step cards (2×3 grid) */
.tb .vet-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:14px}
.tb .vet-card{background:rgba(255,255,255,.03);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);border-radius:var(--r14);padding:22px;transition:all .35s var(--spring)}
.tb .vet-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.22);background:rgba(255,255,255,.07);box-shadow:0 16px 36px rgba(0,0,0,.3)}
.tb .vet-num{width:26px;height:26px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.14);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);color:#fff;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:11px;font-weight:850;margin-bottom:12px}
.tb .vet-card h4{font-size:14px;font-weight:800;color:#fff;margin-bottom:6px;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.tb .vet-card p{font-size:12px;line-height:1.62;color:rgba(255,255,255,.75)}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ██  S06: TOOLS GRID — 16 items 4×4
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.tb .stack16{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:20px}
.tb .stki{background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--bd);border-radius:var(--r14);padding:28px 22px;text-align:center;transition:all .35s var(--ease);backdrop-filter:blur(20px);position:relative}
.tb .stki::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;padding:1px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(255,255,255,.08),transparent,rgba(255,255,255,.02));border-radius:var(--r14);-webkit-mask:linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box,linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);mask:linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box,linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);-webkit-mask-composite:xor;mask-composite:exclude;pointer-events:none}
.tb .stki:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);border-color:var(--red);box-shadow:0 20px 40px rgba(167,13,42,.12)}
.tb .stlogo{width:50px;height:50px;border-radius:var(--r10);border:1px solid var(--bd2);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin:0 auto 16px;font-size:14px;font-weight:850;background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);color:var(--red-l);transition:transform .3s var(--spring)}
.tb .stki:hover .stlogo{transform:scale(1.1) rotate(4deg)}
.tb .stname{font-size:14px;font-weight:800;color:var(--dx1);margin-bottom:6px;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.tb .stdesc{font-size:11px;line-height:1.5;color:var(--dx3);font-weight:500}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ██  S07: TEAM TOPOLOGY — Rich org-chart visuals
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.tb .topo-card{background:var(--l0);border:1px solid var(--bl2);border-radius:var(--r20);overflow:hidden;transition:all .4s var(--spring);box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(12,7,22,.02)}
.tb .topo-card:hover{transform:translateY(-8px);box-shadow:0 24px 50px rgba(167,13,42,.08),0 8px 24px rgba(12,7,22,.06);border-color:rgba(167,13,42,.3)}
.tb .topo-vis{height:180px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;border-bottom:1px solid var(--bl2);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(167,13,42,.06),rgba(167,13,42,.015))}
/* Node system */
.tb .tn{position:absolute;border-radius:12px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-weight:850;transition:transform .3s var(--spring);box-shadow:0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.3)}
.tb .topo-card:hover .tn{transform:scale(1.06)}
.tb .tn.lead{width:48px;height:48px;background:var(--rg);color:#fff;font-size:13px;border-radius:50%;z-index:3;box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(167,13,42,.5)}
.tb .tn.dev{width:38px;height:38px;background:rgba(0,243,255,.12);border:1.5px solid rgba(0,243,255,.35);color:var(--teal);font-size:10.5px;border-radius:50%}
.tb .tn.ops{width:38px;height:38px;background:rgba(0,230,118,.12);border:1.5px solid rgba(0,230,118,.35);color:var(--green);font-size:10.5px;border-radius:50%}
.tb .tn.ghost{width:38px;height:38px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);border:1.5px dashed rgba(255,255,255,.18);color:rgba(255,255,255,.3);font-size:14px;border-radius:50%}
.tb .tl{position:absolute;height:1.5px;background:rgba(167,13,42,.25)}
.tb .topo-body{padding:26px 28px}
.tb .topo-tag{font-size:10.5px;font-weight:850;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.12em;color:var(--red);margin-bottom:10px}
.tb .topo-title{font-size:19px;font-weight:800;color:var(--lx1);margin-bottom:10px;letter-spacing:-.02em}
.tb .topo-desc{font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.68;color:var(--lx2);margin-bottom:16px}
.tb .topo-best{font-size:12px;color:var(--lx3);padding-top:14px;border-top:1px solid var(--bl2);font-weight:600}
.tb .topo-best strong{color:var(--red);font-weight:800}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ██  S08: PRICING CARDS
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.tb .pcrd{background:var(--l0);border:1px solid var(--bl2);border-radius:var(--r20);padding:44px 34px;position:relative;transition:all .4s var(--spring);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(12,7,22,.02)}
.tb .pcrd::before{content:'';position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:5px;background:var(--rg);opacity:0;transition:opacity .3s}
.tb .pcrd:hover{transform:translateY(-8px);box-shadow:0 24px 50px rgba(12,7,22,.06),0 10px 24px rgba(167,13,42,.05);border-color:rgba(167,13,42,.3)}
.tb .pcrd:hover::before{opacity:1}
.tb .pcrd.hot{border-color:var(--red);box-shadow:0 16px 40px rgba(167,13,42,.08);background:var(--l1)}
.tb .pcrd.hot::before{opacity:1}
.tb .ptag{position:absolute;top:-1px;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);background:var(--red);color:#fff;font-size:10px;font-weight:850;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.1em;padding:5px 18px;border-radius:0 0 8px 8px;white-space:nowrap;box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(167,13,42,.25)}
.tb .pname{font-size:19px;font-weight:800;color:var(--lx1);margin-bottom:14px;letter-spacing:-.02em}
.tb .pamt{font-size:40px;font-weight:850;line-height:1;margin-bottom:10px;letter-spacing:-.04em;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--red-d),var(--red));-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;background-clip:text}
.tb .pnote{font-size:12.8px;color:var(--lx3);margin-bottom:26px;font-weight:600}
.tb .pcrd ul{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:11px;margin-bottom:32px}
.tb .pcrd li{position:relative;padding-left:26px;font-size:13.8px;line-height:1.6;color:var(--lx2);font-weight:550}
.tb .pcrd li::before{content:'✓';position:absolute;left:0;font-weight:900;color:var(--green);font-size:12px;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:18px;height:18px;background:rgba(0,230,118,.08);border-radius:50%;margin-top:2px}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ██  S09: CASE STUDY SPLIT — dark/grey
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.tb .cs-dark{background:var(--dk1);position:relative}
.tb .cs-dark::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(circle at 0% 100%,rgba(167,13,42,.08) 0%,transparent 68%);pointer-events:none}
.tb .cs-dark .tc-inner{position:relative;z-index:1}
.tb .cs-dark h2{color:var(--dx1)}.tb .cs-dark h2 em{color:var(--red-l)}.tb .cs-dark .body{color:var(--dx2)}
.tb .cs-dark .eyp{background:rgba(8,4,12,.75);border-color:var(--bd2)}.tb .cs-dark .eyp strong{color:#fff}.tb .cs-dark .eyp-bar{background:var(--red)}
.tb #process.sG .cst{color:var(--lx1)}
.tb #process.sG .csb{color:var(--lx2)}
.tb #process.sG .csr{border-bottom-color:var(--bl2)}
.tb #process.sG .csn{background:var(--ra);color:var(--red-l);border:1px solid var(--rb)}
.tb .csr{display:flex;gap:20px;align-items:flex-start;padding:22px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--bd);min-width:0;width:100%}
.tb .csr:last-child{border-bottom:none;padding-bottom:0}
.tb .csr > div:not(.csn){min-width:0;flex:1}
.tb .csn{width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:var(--r10);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:13.5px;font-weight:850;flex-shrink:0;background:var(--ra);color:var(--red-l);border:1px solid var(--rb);transition:transform .3s}
.tb .csr:hover .csn{transform:scale(1.08) rotate(3deg)}
.tb .cst{font-size:16px;font-weight:800;margin-bottom:8px;color:var(--dx1);letter-spacing:-.01em}
.tb .csb{font-size:13.8px;line-height:1.7;color:var(--dx2);overflow-wrap:break-word;word-wrap:break-word}
.tb .process-steps{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:0;margin-top:32px;min-width:0;width:100%;max-width:100%}
.tb .revl,.tb .revr{min-width:0;max-width:100%}
.tb .rbar{display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:26px}
.tb .rpill{padding:16px 20px;border-radius:var(--r10);text-align:center;background:rgba(255,255,255,.03);border:1px solid var(--bd);transition:all .28s var(--ease)}
.tb .rpill:hover{border-color:rgba(167,13,42,.4);background:rgba(167,13,42,.08);transform:translateY(-3px)}
.tb .rpill strong{display:block;font-size:24px;font-weight:800;color:var(--red-l);letter-spacing:-.03em;line-height:1.1}
.tb .rpill span{display:block;font-size:11px;color:var(--dx3);margin-top:4px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em}

/* Grey panel for testimonial/brief */
.tb .cs-grey{background:var(--l2);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.tb .cs-grey::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 20%,rgba(167,13,42,.04) 0%,transparent 60%);pointer-events:none}
.tb .cs-grey .tc-inner{position:relative;z-index:1}
.tb .testi{background:var(--l0);border:1px solid var(--bl2);border-radius:var(--r20);padding:36px;box-shadow:0 8px 30px rgba(12,7,22,.03)}
.tb .tlbl{font-size:11px;font-weight:850;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.14em;color:var(--red);margin-bottom:16px}
.tb .tq{font-size:16px;font-weight:550;line-height:1.76;font-style:italic;color:var(--lx1);letter-spacing:-.01em}
.tb .tau{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;padding-top:20px;margin-top:20px;border-top:1px solid var(--bl2)}
.tb .tav{width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--ra);border:1px solid var(--rb);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:14px;font-weight:850;color:var(--red)}
.tb .tnm{font-size:15px;font-weight:850;color:var(--lx1)}.tb .trl{font-size:12.8px;color:var(--lx3);margin-top:2px;font-weight:550}
.tb .tvfy{margin-top:20px;padding:14px 18px;background:var(--l1);border-radius:var(--r10);font-size:13.8px;font-weight:700;border:1px solid var(--bl2)}
.tb .proj-brief{background:var(--l0);border:1px solid var(--bl2);border-radius:var(--r20);padding:26px 30px;box-shadow:0 8px 30px rgba(12,7,22,.03)}
.tb .pb-title{font-size:11px;font-weight:850;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.14em;color:var(--red);margin-bottom:16px}
.tb .pb-row{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--bl2)}
.tb .pb-row:last-child{border-bottom:none}
.tb .pb-label{color:var(--lx3);font-weight:600;font-size:13.5px}
.tb .pb-val{color:var(--lx1);font-weight:800;font-size:13.5px}

/* ═══ S10–S12: Related / FAQ / CTA ═══ */
.tb .rcrd{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:18px;background:var(--l0);border:1px solid var(--bl2);border-radius:var(--r14);padding:22px 24px;transition:all .35s var(--spring);text-decoration:none!important;box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(12,7,22,.02)}
.tb .rcrd:hover{transform:translateX(6px);border-color:rgba(167,13,42,.35);box-shadow:0 16px 36px rgba(167,13,42,.08)}
.tb .rict{width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:var(--r10);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;background:var(--ra);border:1px solid var(--rb);flex-shrink:0;transition:transform .3s var(--spring)}
.tb .rcrd:hover .rict{transform:scale(1.1) rotate(4deg)}
.tb .rict svg{width:20px;height:20px;color:var(--red)}
.tb .rcat{font-size:10px;font-weight:850;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.1em;color:var(--lx3);margin-bottom:5px}
.tb .rtit{font-size:15px;font-weight:800;color:var(--lx1);letter-spacing:-.01em}

.tb .fitem{background:var(--l0);border:1px solid var(--bl2);border-radius:var(--r14);overflow:hidden;transition:border-color .3s,box-shadow .3s;box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.01)}
.tb .fitem:hover{border-color:rgba(167,13,42,.28);box-shadow:0 12px 28px rgba(12,7,22,.05)}
.tb .fq{font-size:16px;font-weight:800;line-height:1.35;color:var(--lx1);padding:24px 28px 0;letter-spacing:-.02em}
.tb .faq-a{font-size:14px;line-height:1.74;color:var(--lx2);padding:12px 28px 24px;font-weight:500}

.tb .ctawrap{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:64px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.tb .ctal{flex:1;min-width:280px}.tb .ctar{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px;flex-shrink:0;min-width:260px}
.tb .ctapr{display:flex;gap:36px;margin-top:32px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.tb .ctapr strong{display:block;font-size:28px;font-weight:850;letter-spacing:-.03em;line-height:1.1;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--red-d),var(--red));-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;background-clip:text}
.tb .ctapr span{display:block;font-size:11.5px;color:var(--lx3);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em;margin-top:6px;font-weight:700}
.tb .ctanote{font-size:12.8px;color:var(--lx3);text-align:center;font-weight:600}

/* Honest note */
.tb .hnote{padding:18px 24px;font-size:13.8px;color:var(--lx2);background:rgba(167,13,42,.03);border:1px solid rgba(167,13,42,.12);border-left:5px solid var(--red);border-radius:0 var(--r14) var(--r14) 0;box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.7)}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ██  SOPHISTICATION LAYER — Premium polish on every surface
   ██  Grid textures · Deep shadows · Gradient borders · Glow text
   ██  Heavy glass blur · Refined spacing · Spring hover states
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── Global refinement ── */
.tb .S { padding: 130px 0; }
.tb h2 { margin-bottom: 4px; }
.tb .lead { letter-spacing: -0.01em; }

/* ── Hero grid texture + deeper atmosphere ── */
.tb .hero::before { background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(167,13,42,.025) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(167,13,42,.025) 1px, transparent 1px); background-size: 56px 56px; }
.tb .hero::after { content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 200px; background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(3,0,8,.6), transparent); pointer-events: none; z-index: 0; }

/* ── Developer Profile Card — maximum glass depth ── */
.tb .dev-profile { box-shadow: 0 40px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.7), 0 15px 35px rgba(167,13,42,.12); }
.tb .dev-profile:hover { box-shadow: 0 50px 100px rgba(167,13,42,.2), 0 40px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.75); }
.tb .dp-inner { backdrop-filter: blur(44px) saturate(190%); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(44px) saturate(190%); }
.tb .dp-avatar { box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(167,13,42,.5), inset 0 -2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,.3); }
.tb .dp-skill-fill { box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(167,13,42,.3); }
.tb .dp-skill-fill.advanced { box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(0,243,255,.3); }
.tb .dp-skill-fill.strong { box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(0,230,118,.3); }
.tb .dp-match { box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0,230,118,.12); }

/* ── Matching Console — elevated glass ── */
.tb .match-console { box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.45); }
.tb .match-console:hover { box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(167,13,42,.1), 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.5); }

/* ── Sprint Board — IDE-level fidelity ── */
.tb .sprint-board { box-shadow: 0 40px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.65), 0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,.3); }
.tb .sprint-board::after { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 1px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,.08), transparent); pointer-events: none; z-index: 3; }
.tb .sb-header { backdrop-filter: blur(12px); }
.tb .sb-card { backdrop-filter: blur(6px); box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.2); }
.tb .sb-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.35); }
.tb .sb-card.active { box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0,243,255,.08), 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.3); }
.tb .sb-card.active::after { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 1px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(0,243,255,.4), transparent); }

/* ── Inclusion cards — gradient border technique ── */
.tb .inc-card { border: 1px solid transparent; background-image: linear-gradient(var(--l0), var(--l0)), linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(12,7,22,.06), rgba(167,13,42,.15)); background-origin: border-box; background-clip: padding-box, border-box; box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(12,7,22,.03); }
.tb .inc-card:hover { background-image: linear-gradient(var(--l0), var(--l0)), linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(167,13,42,.45), rgba(167,13,42,.08)); box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(167,13,42,.1), 0 10px 30px rgba(12,7,22,.05); }

/* ── Trust bar items — elevated with glass on all viewports ── */
.tb .titem { transition: transform .3s var(--spring), box-shadow .3s var(--ease); }
.tb .titem:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* ── Vetting funnel — glow on narrow bars ── */
.tb .funnel-bar { box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.15); transition: all .35s var(--ease); }
.tb .funnel-step:hover .funnel-bar { box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.2), 0 4px 16px rgba(167,13,42,.15); transform: scaleX(1.02); }
.tb .funnel-bar.f6 { box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.2), 0 0 20px rgba(167,13,42,.2); }

/* ── Vet cards — glass depth ── */
.tb .vet-card { backdrop-filter: blur(8px); box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.2); }
.tb .vet-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0,0,0,.35), 0 0 30px rgba(167,13,42,.08); }
.tb .vet-num { box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(255,255,255,.06); }

/* ── Team topology cards — gradient border + deeper hover ── */
.tb .topo-card { border: 1px solid transparent; background-image: linear-gradient(var(--l0), var(--l0)), linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(12,7,22,.04), rgba(167,13,42,.12)); background-origin: border-box; background-clip: padding-box, border-box; box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(12,7,22,.03); }
.tb .topo-card:hover { background-image: linear-gradient(var(--l0), var(--l0)), linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(167,13,42,.4), rgba(167,13,42,.06)); box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(167,13,42,.1), 0 10px 30px rgba(12,7,22,.06); }
.tb .topo-vis { background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(167,13,42,.06), rgba(167,13,42,.015)); position: relative; }
.tb .topo-vis::after { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(167,13,42,.06), transparent 70%); pointer-events: none; }
.tb .tn.lead { box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(167,13,42,.55), 0 0 40px rgba(167,13,42,.15); }
.tb .tn.dev { box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,243,255,.15), 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.25); }
.tb .tn.ops { box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,230,118,.15), 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.25); }
.tb .topo-card:hover .tn.lead { box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(167,13,42,.65), 0 0 50px rgba(167,13,42,.2); }

/* ── Pricing cards — gradient border + elevated glass ── */
.tb .pcrd { border: 1px solid transparent; background-image: linear-gradient(var(--l0), var(--l0)), linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(12,7,22,.04), rgba(167,13,42,.08)); background-origin: border-box; background-clip: padding-box, border-box; box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(12,7,22,.03); }
.tb .pcrd:hover { background-image: linear-gradient(var(--l0), var(--l0)), linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(167,13,42,.4), rgba(167,13,42,.06)); box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(167,13,42,.1), 0 10px 30px rgba(12,7,22,.05); }
.tb .pcrd.hot { background-image: linear-gradient(var(--l1), var(--l1)), linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(167,13,42,.6), rgba(167,13,42,.2)); box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(167,13,42,.12), 0 8px 24px rgba(12,7,22,.04); }
.tb .pamt { text-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(167,13,42,.15); }

/* ── Tools grid — subtle glass sheen ── */
.tb .stki { box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.3); }
.tb .stki:hover { box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(167,13,42,.15), 0 10px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.4); }
.tb .stlogo { box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.2); }
.tb .stki:hover .stlogo { box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(167,13,42,.3); background: rgba(167,13,42,.08); border-color: rgba(167,13,42,.4); }

/* ── Split panels — radial glow + deeper feel ── */
.tb .qs-dark { box-shadow: inset -1px 0 0 var(--bd); }
.tb .qs-dark::after { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 50%; right: 0; width: 300px; height: 300px; transform: translate(50%, -50%); background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(167,13,42,.06), transparent 70%); pointer-events: none; }
.tb .cs-dark::after { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 50%; right: 0; width: 300px; height: 300px; transform: translate(50%, -50%); background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(167,13,42,.06), transparent 70%); pointer-events: none; }

/* ── Quality rows — glow on hover ── */
.tb .qrow:hover { box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.3), 0 0 20px rgba(167,13,42,.06); }
.tb .qb { backdrop-filter: blur(8px); }

/* ── Testimonial — premium glass ── */
.tb .testi { box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(12,7,22,.05); transition: transform .3s var(--spring), box-shadow .3s var(--ease); }
.tb .testi:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(12,7,22,.08); }
.tb .proj-brief { box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(12,7,22,.05); transition: transform .3s var(--spring), box-shadow .3s var(--ease); }
.tb .proj-brief:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(12,7,22,.07); }

/* ── FAQ — subtle gradient border ── */
.tb .fitem { border: 1px solid transparent; background-image: linear-gradient(var(--l0), var(--l0)), linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(12,7,22,.03), rgba(167,13,42,.06)); background-origin: border-box; background-clip: padding-box, border-box; box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.01); }
.tb .fitem:hover { background-image: linear-gradient(var(--l0), var(--l0)), linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(167,13,42,.3), rgba(167,13,42,.06)); box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(12,7,22,.06); }

/* ── Related cards — slide + glow ── */
.tb .rcrd { border: 1px solid transparent; background-image: linear-gradient(var(--l0), var(--l0)), linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(12,7,22,.03), rgba(167,13,42,.06)); background-origin: border-box; background-clip: padding-box, border-box; box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(12,7,22,.02); }
.tb .rcrd:hover { background-image: linear-gradient(var(--l0), var(--l0)), linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(167,13,42,.35), rgba(167,13,42,.06)); box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(167,13,42,.1); }

/* ── CTA section — subtle glow behind stats ── */
.tb .ctapr strong { text-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(167,13,42,.12); }

/* ── Honest note — premium left border glow ── */
.tb .hnote { box-shadow: -4px 0 16px rgba(167,13,42,.08), 0 4px 16px rgba(12,7,22,.03); }
.tb .anote { box-shadow: -4px 0 16px rgba(167,13,42,.08), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.7); }

/* ── Eyebrow pill — glass refinement ── */
.tb .eyp { box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.5), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.06); }
.tb .sW .eyp, .tb .sG .eyp { box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(12,7,22,.06), inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.03); }

/* ── Buttons — deeper shadow layers ── */
.tb .btn-p { box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(167,13,42,.4), 0 6px 16px rgba(167,13,42,.2), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.22); }
.tb .btn-p:hover { box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(167,13,42,.55), 0 8px 20px rgba(167,13,42,.3); }
.tb .btn-wa { box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(37,211,102,.28), 0 4px 12px rgba(37,211,102,.12); }
.tb .btn-wa:hover { box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(37,211,102,.4), 0 6px 16px rgba(37,211,102,.2); }
.tb .btn-g { box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.3); }
.tb .btn-g:hover { box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(0,0,0,.5); }

/* ── Hero H1 — text depth ── */
.tb .hh1 em { box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(167,13,42,.55), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.25), inset 0 -1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.2); }

/* ── Numbers with glow ── */
.tb .sn { text-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(167,13,42,.15); }
.tb .hscn { text-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(167,13,42,.25); }
.tb .rpill strong { text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(167,13,42,.2); }
.tb .pamt { text-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(167,13,42,.18); }

/* ── Section ambient glows (add to white/grey sections) ── */
.tb .sW::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: -100px; right: -80px; width: 400px; height: 400px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(167,13,42,.03), transparent 70%); pointer-events: none; z-index: 0; }
.tb .sG::before { content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -80px; left: -60px; width: 350px; height: 350px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(167,13,42,.025), transparent 70%); pointer-events: none; z-index: 0; }
.tb .sW .W, .tb .sG .W { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* ── Strip refinement ── */
.tb .hstrip { box-shadow: 0 -1px 0 rgba(167,13,42,.1), 0 16px 48px rgba(12,7,22,.07); }
.tb .hsi strong { text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(167,13,42,.1); }

/* ── Responsive padding adjustment for 130px sections ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) { .tb .S { padding: 80px 0; } }
@media (max-width: 480px) { .tb .S { padding: 64px 0; } }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ██  IMPECCABLE REFINEMENT — Final production polish
   ██  Noise texture · Sharp typography · Cursor-glow · Ring nodes
   ██  Section dividers · Elevation tiers · Pressed states
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── 1. NOISE TEXTURE — Adds tactile grain to glass surfaces ── */
.tb .dev-profile::after,
.tb .sprint-board::after,
.tb .match-console::after,
.tb .stki::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: inherit;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 256 256' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.85' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='0.025'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  pointer-events: none; z-index: 10; mix-blend-mode: overlay; opacity: .4;
}

/* ── 2. SHARP TYPOGRAPHY — Tighter, more dramatic ── */
.tb h1 { font-feature-settings: 'ss01' on, 'liga' on; }
.tb h2 { font-feature-settings: 'ss01' on; letter-spacing: -2.2px; }
.tb h2 em { letter-spacing: -1px; }
.tb .hh1 { letter-spacing: -0.05em; }
.tb .hh1 .dim { letter-spacing: -0.04em; font-size: .62em; opacity: .78; margin-top: 18px; }
.tb h3 { letter-spacing: -0.03em; }
.tb .lead { letter-spacing: -0.015em; font-size: 18.5px; }
.tb .body { letter-spacing: -0.005em; }
.tb .eyp { letter-spacing: 0.02em; }

/* ── 3. SECTION DIVIDERS — Hairline crimson at key transitions ── */
.tb #trust { border-top: 1px solid rgba(167,13,42,.08); }
.tb #role { border-top: 1px solid rgba(167,13,42,.04); }
.tb #included { border-top: 1px solid rgba(12,7,22,.04); }
.tb #structures { border-top: 1px solid rgba(167,13,42,.04); }
.tb #pricing { border-top: 1px solid rgba(12,7,22,.04); }
.tb #related { border-top: 1px solid rgba(167,13,42,.04); }
.tb #faq { border-top: 1px solid rgba(12,7,22,.04); }

/* ── 4. ELEVATION SYSTEM — 3 consistent tiers ── */
/* Tier 1: Resting (cards at rest) */
.tb .inc-card, .tb .topo-card, .tb .pcrd, .tb .fitem, .tb .rcrd {
  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(12,7,22,.04), 0 4px 12px rgba(12,7,22,.02), 0 8px 24px rgba(12,7,22,.01);
}
/* Tier 2: Hover (cards lifting) */
.tb .inc-card:hover, .tb .topo-card:hover, .tb .pcrd:hover, .tb .fitem:hover, .tb .rcrd:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(167,13,42,.04), 0 12px 28px rgba(167,13,42,.06), 0 28px 56px rgba(12,7,22,.05);
}
/* Tier 3: Hero/feature (maximum elevation) */
.tb .dev-profile, .tb .sprint-board {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.3), 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.4), 0 40px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
}

/* ── 5. CURSOR-GLOW — Cards respond to hover with subtle light ── */
.tb .inc-card { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.tb .inc-card::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: -50%; left: -50%; width: 200%; height: 200%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(167,13,42,.04), transparent 40%);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity .4s; pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
}
.tb .inc-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
.tb .topo-card::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: -50%; left: -50%; width: 200%; height: 200%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(167,13,42,.03), transparent 40%);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity .4s; pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
}
.tb .topo-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

/* ── 6. TEAM TOPOLOGY NODES — Ring effects ── */
.tb .tn.lead::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: -6px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(167,13,42,.3); opacity: .6;
  animation: tb-pulse 3s ease-out infinite;
}
.tb .tn.lead::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: -12px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(167,13,42,.12);
}
.tb .tn.dev::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: -5px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(0,243,255,.2);
}
.tb .tn.ops::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: -5px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(0,230,118,.2);
}

/* ── 7. BUTTON PRESSED STATE — Physical click feel ── */
.tb .btn-p:active { transform: translateY(0) scale(.98); box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(167,13,42,.3), inset 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,.2); transition-duration: .1s; }
.tb .btn-wa:active { transform: translateY(0) scale(.98); box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(37,211,102,.2), inset 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,.15); transition-duration: .1s; }
.tb .btn-g:active { transform: translateY(0) scale(.98); box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.2), inset 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.15); transition-duration: .1s; }

/* ── 8. SKILL BAR REFINEMENT — Smoother gradients + glow pulse ── */
.tb .dp-skill-bar { background: rgba(255,255,255,.04); border: .5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.04); }
.tb .dp-skill-fill { border-radius: 3px; position: relative; }
.tb .dp-skill-fill::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; right: 0; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 4px; height: 4px; border-radius: 50%; background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px currentColor; opacity: .8;
}
.tb .dp-skill-fill.expert::after { box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(167,13,42,.8); }
.tb .dp-skill-fill.advanced::after { box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(0,243,255,.8); }
.tb .dp-skill-fill.strong::after { box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(0,230,118,.8); }

/* ── 9. FUNNEL — Sharper typography + glow endpoint ── */
.tb .funnel-n { font-family: var(--fm); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -.02em; }
.tb .funnel-bar { font-family: var(--fm); letter-spacing: .06em; position: relative; }
.tb .funnel-bar.f6::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; right: -3px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(167,13,42,.6), 0 0 24px rgba(167,13,42,.3);
}

/* ── 10. SPRINT BOARD — Code-level fidelity ── */
.tb .sb-col-head { font-family: var(--fm); }
.tb .sb-card-title { letter-spacing: -.01em; }
.tb .sb-card { position: relative; }
.tb .sb-card-pts { font-family: var(--fm); }
.tb .sb-card-pts span { font-family: var(--fm); letter-spacing: .02em; }
.tb .sb-card.active { position: relative; }
.tb .sb-card.active .sb-card-title { color: var(--teal); }

/* ── 11. DEV PROFILE — Status badge refinement ── */
.tb .dp-status { width: 16px; height: 16px; border: 3px solid rgba(6,3,12,.88); }
.tb .dp-info h3 { letter-spacing: -.02em; }
.tb .dp-match { letter-spacing: .1em; font-family: var(--fm); }
.tb .dp-spec { font-family: var(--fm); }
.tb .dp-skill-name { font-family: var(--fm); }
.tb .dp-skill-pct { font-family: var(--fm); }

/* ── 12. MATCHING CONSOLE — Terminal precision ── */
.tb .mc-header { font-family: var(--fm); }
.tb .mc-label { font-family: var(--fm); }
.tb .mc-val { font-family: var(--fm); }
.tb .mc-tag { font-family: var(--fm); }

/* ── 13. HOVER STATE REFINEMENT — Spring with overshoot ── */
.tb .inc-card { transition: transform .45s var(--spring), box-shadow .45s var(--ease), border-color .3s; }
.tb .topo-card { transition: transform .45s var(--spring), box-shadow .45s var(--ease), border-color .3s; }
.tb .pcrd { transition: transform .45s var(--spring), box-shadow .45s var(--ease); }
.tb .stki { transition: transform .4s var(--spring), box-shadow .4s var(--ease), border-color .3s; }
.tb .rcrd { transition: transform .35s var(--spring), box-shadow .35s var(--ease), border-color .3s; }
.tb .fitem { transition: box-shadow .4s var(--ease), border-color .3s; }
.tb .vet-card { transition: transform .4s var(--spring), box-shadow .4s var(--ease), border-color .3s, background .3s; }

/* ── 14. SCROLL REVEAL — Refined motion curve ── */
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# Hire DedicatedCybersecurity EngineersVetted by Miracuves · Embedded in Your Security Program

        
Add a senior cybersecurity engineer to your team - vetted on application security, cloud posture, threat modeling, and incident response. Full-time or part-time, direct access, replacement guaranteed. Miracuves vets dedicated security engineer candidates through skills assessment, paid trial, and reference checks - then embeds them in your repositories with weekly demos and direct access.

        
          98% Rejection Rate
          NDA Day One
          40hr/Week Dedicated
          2-Week Replacement
        
        
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    **Triage board**Sample queue
    **4**Open findingsSEVERITY VIEWExposed storage bucket*critical*Stale IAM credentials*high*Missing rate limit*high*Verbose error output*low*
    **Written report**Findings you can hand to an auditor
  

          
        
    
  
  
    **7+ Yrs Avg**Security engineering
    
    **AppSec + Cloud**Dual discipline
    
    **40 Hrs/Week**Your systems only
    
    **<48 Hrs**Agreement to start
    
    **Direct Access**Slack · no relay
  

  
#### 98% Rejection Rate

Only the top 2% pass vetting

  
#### 40hr/Week Dedicated

Only your product, full focus

  
#### NDA Day One

Signed before details shared

  
#### Direct Access

No account manager relay

  
#### Weekly Demos

Working output every Friday

  
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    **What This Role Does**
    
## What a dedicated cybersecurity engineer does inside your security program

    
This is not a checkbox penetration test once a year. A Miracuves dedicated cybersecurity engineer embeds in your SDLC - your threat models, your CI security gates, your incident runbooks. They reduce risk continuously, not audit it periodically. Miracuves matches for production delivery inside your toolchain - repositories, ceremonies, and review standards - not parallel vendor silos that require chase-down for every update. You keep product ownership; we supply vetted capacity that commits under your definition of done.

    
Every engineer passes a live incident simulation and secure-code review exercise before matching. You select from practitioners who have handled real breaches and hardening programs - not analysts who only run automated scanners. Miracuves staff augmentation is not the right fit when you need a single logo on a slide deck with no repository access, when compliance requires employees on your payroll only, or when the role is purely executive coaching without hands-on delivery. In those cases we say so upfront and can recommend a full build engagement via our [software development](https://miracuves.com/service/software-development/) or [clone solutions](https://miracuves.com/solutions/) catalog instead. Compare sibling hire models and full-build options in the related section below.

    
      Runs threat modeling sessions on new features before they reach production
      Integrates SAST, DAST, and dependency scanning into your CI pipeline
      Responds to alerts with documented playbooks - not ad hoc panic
      Partners with engineering on remediations developers can actually ship
      Delivers a security posture report every Friday with prioritized findings
    
    
      
From a recent engagement - SOC 2 audit rescue

      
"We failed our first SOC 2 observation because nobody owned continuous controls. Miracuves matched a security engineer who closed forty-two gaps in six weeks and we passed the re-audit clean."

    
    Miracuves Security Engineering Team · May 2026 · [Read Reviews →](https://miracuves.com/reviews-awards/)
  
  
    
      your-program - Security Sprint Board
      
        
To Do 2

Secrets rotation automation

Feat
Est: 3 pts

WAF rule tuning review

Qa
Est: 3 pts

        
In Progress 2

IAM least-privilege audit

Feat
Assigned: TM · Day 2

Dependency CVE remediation

Bug
Assigned: TM · Day 2

        
Done 3

Threat model for payments

Qa
Closed: Done

Incident runbook v3

Feat
Closed: Done

Phishing simulation rollout

Qa
Closed: Done

      
    
  

  **What's Included**
## Every engagement includes this - no add-on tiers

  
    01
### Your Security Stack

Scoped access to repos, cloud consoles, and SIEM from day one - under your governance policies.

    02
### Weekly Security Review

Every Friday, findings, remediation status, and risk posture reviewed live with your team.

    03
### NDA + IP Assignment Day One

Bilateral NDA signed before any detail is discussed. All audit artifacts belong to you.

    04
### Async-First Communication

Daily written updates via Slack regardless of timezone, plus live sync during your guaranteed overlap window.

    05
### Compliance Documentation

Findings, remediation trails, and control evidence documented for audits - not verbal-only advice.

    06
### 2-Week Replacement Guarantee

If the security engineer isn't the right fit within the first 2 weeks, Miracuves replaces at no additional cost.

  

  **Honest Comparison**
  
## Miracuves vs Toptal, Turing, and Upwork - an honest comparison

Marketplaces optimise for transaction volume. Miracuves optimises for embedded delivery accountability - published rates, vetting you can verify, and a replacement guarantee if the match fails. Use this table when stakeholders ask why not Toptal, Turing, or Upwork - we answer plainly because the wrong engagement model wastes quarters. Procurement teams use it to compare IP ownership, overlap hours, and who remains accountable when delivery slips - not just hourly rate on a spreadsheet.

  
    
| Factor | Miracuves | Toptal-class | Turing-class | Upwork / direct |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Vetting depth | 98% rejection + paid trial sprint | Top 3% claim | AI-matched pool | You screen alone |
| Who owns delivery | Miracuves accountable | Marketplace escrow | Platform SLA varies | Your HR + eng |
| Pricing transparency | Published monthly rates | Quote after brief | Quote after brief | Salary + benefits |
| IP & code ownership | 100% yours, your repos | Typically yours | Typically yours | Employee |
| Replacement guarantee | 2 weeks, no extra cost | Limited window | Varies by plan | Re-hire cycle |
| Timezone overlap | 4+ hrs confirmed in writing | Often optional | Often optional | Local only |
| Best for | Embedded product delivery | One-off expert tasks | Scale fast, less vetting | Long-term core team |

  
  **How to choose:** Marketplaces excel at one-off expert tasks. Miracuves fits when you need embedded accountability - someone in your repo, your sprint, your timezone - with replacement if the match fails. For full product builds without staffing, see our [90+ solutions](https://miracuves.com/solutions/) and [vertical pages](https://miracuves.com/service/node.js-development/).

  **Market Context**
## Why teams hire dedicated cybersecurity engineers through Miracuves

Specialist talent for cybersecurity engineers is hard to hire locally - and mis-hires cost quarters. Miracuves matches vetted practitioners who embed in your tools and delivery workflow, own outcomes under your governance, and stay accountable through a written engagement - not anonymous marketplace transactions. Every hire page cross-links to Miracuves technology, vertical, and clone catalogs so you can compare staffing versus full product delivery with one vendor. Use these benchmarks when writing your internal role spec - salary bands, trial scope, and toolchain expectations - so Miracuves can match profiles that fit your governance.

  
    $219BCybersecurity MarketProduct teams embed AppSec when release cadence exceeds audit capacity. Miracuves sees this pattern in discovery calls when teams compare embedded hire versus marketplace or agency models - and when procurement asks for named practitioners instead of anonymous resume pools.Gartner 2024
    68%Ship With Known RiskTeams delaying releases due to security review bottlenecks. Miracuves sees this pattern in discovery calls when teams compare embedded hire versus marketplace or agency models - and when procurement asks for named practitioners instead of anonymous resume pools.Veracode 2024
    3.2×Faster RemediationEmbedded AppSec vs annual pen-test-only models. Miracuves sees this pattern in discovery calls when teams compare embedded hire versus marketplace or agency models - and when procurement asks for named practitioners instead of anonymous resume pools.Miracuves security cohort 2024
    55%Prefer Embedded AppSecOver one-off audit vendors for continuous delivery. Miracuves sees this pattern in discovery calls when teams compare embedded hire versus marketplace or agency models - and when procurement asks for named practitioners instead of anonymous resume pools.Forrester 2024
    48hMedian Repo AccessFrom NDA to scoped engineer in CI and cloud. Miracuves sees this pattern in discovery calls when teams compare embedded hire versus marketplace or agency models - and when procurement asks for named practitioners instead of anonymous resume pools.Miracuves operations 2025
    2%Vetting Pass RateAfter threat-model exercise and remediation trial. Miracuves sees this pattern in discovery calls when teams compare embedded hire versus marketplace or agency models - and when procurement asks for named practitioners instead of anonymous resume pools.Miracuves talent funnel 2025
  

  
    **Vetting Standards**
    
## How Miracuves vets every cybersecurity engineer

    
Before a team member is shown to any client, they pass seven specific competency checks.

    
      AppSec - OWASP Top 10, secure SDLC, code review on real reposAppSec
      Cloud security - IAM, network segmentation, logging, misconfig detectionCloud
      Threat modeling - STRIDE, attack trees, control mappingThreat
      Incident response - triage, containment, communication under pressureIR
      Tooling - SIEM queries, EDR workflows, vulnerability prioritizationTools
      Compliance - SOC 2, ISO 27001 control implementation experienceGRC
      Communication - explaining risk to engineering and executives clearlyComms
    
  
  
    
      100ApplicantsInitial applications received
      50ScreenedRole-fit screening call
      20Skills TestLive skills assessment
      8ReviewedPortfolio / work sample audit
      4CultureCommunication & fit
      2PassPaid trial sprint - final gate
    
    
      01
#### Role Screening

45-min call - depth of experience, project context, problem framing.

      02
#### Skills Assessment

Role-specific exercise solved live or via structured work sample.

      03
#### Work Review

Senior Miracuves lead audits prior deliverables - not verbal claims.

      04
#### Reference Check

Prior client or manager reference where applicable.

      05
#### Culture & Comms

Clarity, responsiveness, ambiguous-requirement handling.

      06
#### Paid Trial Sprint

Short paid trial on a real anonymized brief. The final 2% filter.

    
  

  **Tools & Methods**
## What your security engineer already knows

No tooling onboarding. They show up fluent.

  
    OwOWASPAppSec standards
    SnSnykDependency scanning
    SqSonarQubeSAST analysis
    AwAWS SecurityCloud hardening
    AzAzure DefenderCloud posture
    SpSplunkSIEM queries
    CrCrowdStrikeEDR workflows
    BuBurp SuiteManual testing
    NmNmapNetwork recon
    TfTerraformIaC security
    GhGitHub AdvancedSecret scanning
    SlSlackIncident comms
    JiJiraVuln tracking
    PnPagerDutyOn-call routing
    VlVaultSecrets management
    ZmZoomWar room sync
  

  **Team Structures**
## Four ways to structure your security team

Start with one AppSec-focused engineer or build a pod covering cloud, GRC, and incident response. Miracuves documents which practitioners join your squad, overlap hours, escalation path, and replacement SLA in the engagement letter - whether you embed individuals, a multi-role pod, or fractional leadership alongside delivery.

  
    LC
Solo

### Single Dedicated Engineer

One senior engineer owning AppSec and cloud posture. Best with compliance advisor in-house.

Best for: **Startups pursuing SOC 2**

    LCBEDO
Duo

### AppSec + Cloud

Application security specialist paired with cloud hardening engineer.

Best for: **Multi-cloud SaaS products**

    PMLCLCBEQA
Pod

### Security Squad

AppSec, cloud, and IR leads for regulated enterprises.

Best for: **Fintech and health-tech**

    LC++
Flexible

### Audit Sprint

Add capacity before pen tests, acquisitions, or certification audits.

Best for: **Pre-audit crunch periods**

  

  
    **Onboarding**
    
## From signed NDA to first findings review

    
Most clients have a matched security engineer scoped into your SDLC within 48 hours of agreement. Miracuves confirms practitioner names, overlap hours, rate structure, and replacement SLA in your engagement letter before anyone receives tool access - not verbal promises after you have paused the roadmap waiting on paperwork.

    
      01
Day 0 - Brief & NDA

You share scope, compliance frameworks, access policies, and incident history. NDA before repo or cloud console details. Escalation paths and access scope are documented at each phase - not assumed from a generic vendor onboarding deck.

      02
Day 1-2 - Shortlist & interview

Profiles with remediation track record and live threat-modeling exercise. Direct interview access. Escalation paths and access scope are documented at each phase - not assumed from a generic vendor onboarding deck.

      03
Day 2-3 - Environment onboarding

Engineer scoped into repos, CI, and SIEM under your governance. First findings triage in kickoff. Escalation paths and access scope are documented at each phase - not assumed from a generic vendor onboarding deck.

      04
Week 1 - First security review

Findings, remediation status, and risk posture reviewed live with your team. Escalation paths and access scope are documented at each phase - not assumed from a generic vendor onboarding deck.

      05
Ongoing - Scale or exit

Expand to pen-test cycles or compliance evidence under the same letter. Escalation paths and access scope are documented at each phase - not assumed from a generic vendor onboarding deck.

    
  
  
    
      **First 72 Hours**
      
### What happens after you say yes

      
        01
#### NDA & scope brief

Compliance frameworks and access policies documented first.

        02
#### Security shortlist

Profiles with remediation track record - direct interview.

        03
#### Scoped access & triage

Repos and SIEM connected under your governance rules.

      
    
  

  **Full Catalog**
## Build with Miracuves - staffing or full product delivery

Not sure staffing is the right model? Miracuves also ships complete products from 90+ clone bases and custom builds - same company, same NDA, same IP ownership. Many clients start with a dedicated security engineer, then expand into a squad or switch to a vertical clone deployment when scope clarifies. Every hire page links to published technology stacks, vertical clone deployments, and sibling engagement models so stakeholders compare staffing versus turnkey product delivery under one NDA counterparty.

  
    
Current page

Hire security engineers

Embed AppSec practitioners in your SDLC with published rates.

    [Engagement model

Dedicated squads

Multi-role pods with delivery lead - backend, mobile, QA - accountable to a written sprint cadence.](https://miracuves.com/service/dedicated-teams/)
    [Vertical solutions

Clone & vertical launch

Deploy on-demand, fintech, OTT, or marketplace platforms from production bases in days with full source code.](https://miracuves.com/service/on-demand-app-development/)
    [Type A catalog

Technology development

Flutter, React, Node, and 90+ technology pages - when you need Miracuves to own the build, not only embed.](https://miracuves.com/service/flutter-app-development/)
    [Solutions catalog

90+ clone products

Uber, Netflix, Revolut-style solutions with honest stack attribution and links from every hire page.](https://miracuves.com/solutions/)
    [Leadership

Fractional CTO

Technical leadership, hiring plans, and architecture governance without a full-time executive hire.](https://miracuves.com/service/cto-services/)
  

  **Transparent Pricing**
## What hiring a dedicated cybersecurity engineer costs

Published rates. No request-a-quote wall.

  
    
### Part-Time

$1,499/mo
20 hrs/week · ongoing support

- 20 hours per week dedicated
- Scoped security stack access
- Weekly findings review
- NDA signed before start
- 2-week replacement guarantee
- Cancel with 2 weeks notice

[Start Part-Time](https://wa.me/919830009649)
    Most Popular
### Full-Time

$3,299/mo
40 hrs/week · full security focus

- 40 hours, fully dedicated
- 4+ hour timezone overlap
- Continuous monitoring cadence
- Embedded with engineering
- 2-week replacement guarantee
- Cancel with 2 weeks notice

[Start Full-Time](https://wa.me/919830009649)
    
### Security Squad

Custom
3-5 people · scaling

- Security lead + engineer
- Pentest & remediation cycles
- Compliance documentation
- Scales for audit windows
- Direct access to squad
- Cancel with 2 weeks notice

[Get Team Quote](https://miracuves.com/contact/)
  
  **Why we publish rates:** Hidden pricing wastes time. If your needs require a different structure, we say so plainly.
  
    
What affects your monthly rate

Rates stay fixed for the agreed structure unless scope changes materially - Miracuves documents any rate adjustment before it takes effect.

    
Typical engagement structures

**Part-time ($1,499/mo):** 20 hrs/week for maintenance or advisory.  
**Full-time:** published rate on this page · 40 hrs/week embedded.  
**Squad:** custom quote for 3-5 roles with delivery lead.  
Every engagement is month-to-month with two weeks' notice unless you request annual terms for rate lock.

  

  
    **Client Reference**
    
## What hiring a dedicated security engineer looks like in practice

    
A payments startup received a critical CVE in their auth library forty-eight hours before a enterprise security questionnaire was due.

    
      01
Challenge

No internal AppSec function, incomplete logging, and sales pipeline blocked on security review.

      02
What Miracuves Delivered

Security engineer matched in 24 hours, CVE patched and verified in 36 hours, questionnaire responses drafted with evidence links.

      03
Outcome

Enterprise deal unblocked within the week. Engineer stayed full-time and led SOC 2 Type II readiness over eight months.

    
    **24 Hrs**To start**36 Hrs**CVE remediated**8 Months**SOC 2 program
    [View All Reviews →](https://miracuves.com/reviews-awards/)
  
  
    
Client Testimonial

We were about to lose a six-figure contract over security questions we could not answer. Miracuves placed someone who fixed the immediate issue and built the program we should have had from day one.

AG
A.G., CTO

Payments · Series B

[⭐ Clutch & Google Reviews →](https://miracuves.com/reviews-awards/)
    
Engagement Brief

TypeFull-Time Dedicated
Time to start24 hours
CVE fix36 hours
Tenure8 months (ongoing)
ReplacementNone requested
  

  **Client Reviews**
## What clients say about Miracuves Hire Cybersecurity Engineers

Verified on Clutch and Google - staffing and squad engagements where Miracuves remained accountable for delivery quality, not just resume forwarding. Clutch reviews below reference specific delivery outcomes - overlap hours, replacement speed, and how practitioners embedded in client repositories - not generic praise.

  
    ★★★★★
Clutch · Fintech

"Embedded AppSec across our SDLC - not an annual pentest PDF. Remediation PRs in our repos with our engineers in the review loop."

GC
G.C., CISO

United Kingdom

AppSec
    ★★★★★
Google · Health

"HIPAA-aligned threat modeling before our telehealth launch. Miracuves engineer joined architecture reviews, not just a scan report."

MP
M.P., CTO

United States

Healthcare
    ★★★★★
Clutch · E-Commerce

"PCI scope reduction recommendations we implemented in one sprint. Clear written findings - no fear-based upsell."

TO
T.O., VP Engineering

Canada

PCI
  
  
    **5.0 / 5.0**Clutch average rating
    
    **4.8 / 5.0**Google average rating
    
    **Top Developer**Clutch 2024-2025
    
    [Read All Reviews →](https://miracuves.com/reviews-awards/)
  

  **Looking to Build Instead?**
## Published technology and vertical pages - not staffing

Cross-linked to Miracuves technology pages, vertical solutions, clone products, and sibling hire models - the same catalog published on miracuves.com.

  
    [DevOps

DevOps Engineering Services Company](https://miracuves.com/service/devops-engineering/)
    [Cloud

Cloud Engineering Company](https://miracuves.com/service/cloud-engineering/)
    [AWS

AWS Development Company](https://miracuves.com/service/aws-development/)
    [Web3

Blockchain Development Company](https://miracuves.com/service/blockchain-development/)
    [Hire Role

Hire Technical Architects](https://miracuves.com/service/hire-technical-architects/)
    [Vertical

Fintech App Development](https://miracuves.com/service/fintech-app-development/)
    [All Products

View 90+ Solutions](https://miracuves.com/solutions/)
    [Vertical

On-Demand App Development](https://miracuves.com/service/on-demand-app-development/)
  

  **Frequently Asked**
## Questions about hiring from Miracuves

  
    
How is a dedicated Miracuves security engineer different from a one-off penetration test vendor?

Pen test vendors deliver a report and leave. Miracuves security engineers embed in your engineering rhythm - threat modeling with product teams, PR security review, cloud hardening, and remediation tracking across sprints. Matching filters AppSec hands-on profiles vs GRC-heavy compliance specialists based on what you actually need. You get continuity, not an annual PDF shelf ornament.

    
Can you help us prepare for SOC 2, ISO 27001, or customer security questionnaires?

Yes. Senior engineers implement controls, evidence collection workflows, and continuous monitoring integrations - not policy documents alone. They work inside your AWS, Azure, or GCP environments under scoped access, align findings to auditor expectations, and partner with engineering on pragmatic remediations prioritized by risk rather than security theater that blocks shipping.

    
Do you perform penetration tests, or only fix issues found elsewhere?

Matched engineers coordinate and interpret third-party pen test findings, remediate vulnerabilities, and validate fixes. Full red-team or physical security engagements are scoped separately when required. For most product companies, embedded AppSec across the SDLC delivers more value than an annual test alone. Miracuves confirms structure, rate, timezone overlap, and IP assignment in your engagement letter before start - not verbal promises after you have paused the roadmap.

    
Will a security hire slow down our developers with endless review cycles?

Miracuves vets for engineers who partner on risk-based prioritization - secure defaults, automated scanning in CI, and targeted review on auth, payments, and PII paths. The goal is fewer production incidents and faster auditor responses, not gatekeeping every feature. Profiles that cannot communicate trade-offs to product teams do not pass vetting.

    
What cloud and application security domains do senior matches cover?

AWS, Azure, and GCP hardening, IAM least-privilege, secrets management, container and Kubernetes posture, API security, and OWASP Top 10 remediation in web and mobile stacks are standard senior criteria. Matching is tuned to your stack - Kubernetes-heavy infra teams receive different profiles than Salesforce or SAP extension landscapes.

    
Can on-call incident response be included in the engagement?

Yes, for full-time engagements where defined coverage windows make sense. Exact on-call scope, escalation paths, and overlap hours are documented before start - not assumed. Part-time at $1,499/mo suits pre-audit sprints, questionnaire response bursts, or advisory architecture review without 24/7 coverage. Miracuves confirms structure, rate, timezone overlap, and IP assignment in your engagement letter before start - not verbal promises after you have paused the roadmap.

    
What if the engineer's compliance focus does not match our product-led AppSec needs?

The 2-week replacement guarantee allows Miracuves to swap profiles without restarting a six-month search. Month-to-month terms apply thereafter. Be explicit during matching about GRC vs hands-on AppSec balance - that filter is applied before you interview anyone. Miracuves confirms structure, rate, timezone overlap, and IP assignment in your engagement letter before start - not verbal promises after you have paused the roadmap.

    
How is sensitive access handled, and who owns audit artifacts?

Access is least-privilege, time-boxed where possible, and governed by your policies. NDAs and IP assignment are signed before environments are touched. Audit evidence, runbooks, and remediation records belong to your organization and live in your approved systems - not a vendor portal you lose when the contract ends. Miracuves confirms structure, rate, timezone overlap, and IP assignment in your engagement letter before start - not verbal promises after you have paused the roadmap.

  

  
    **Get Started**
    
## Ready to add a dedicated cybersecurity engineer?

    
Share your stack, compliance targets, and current security maturity. Miracuves confirms specialization, overlap, and rate before commitment. Share stack, timezone, and first sprint goal - Miracuves responds with matched profiles, published rates, and bilateral NDA for review within one business day.

    **85+**Vetted security engineers**<48 Hrs**Time to start**98%**Rejection rate**2 Weeks**Replacement
  
  
    [WhatsApp - Start Now](https://wa.me/919830009649)
    [Request a Security Engineer](https://miracuves.com/contact/)
    
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