Junior Cyber Security Engineer

Job Description

Position: Junior Cyber Security Engineer
Location: Ohio, IL
Experience: 0–2 Years
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Mode: Remote (Work From Home)

We provide structured training, hands-on project exposure, interview preparation, and continuous career support to help you build a successful career in Cyber Security. Free accommodation is provided for eligible employees.

Role Overview

We are seeking motivated recent graduates and early-career professionals with 0–2 years of experience to join our Cyber Security team. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in information security, network security, threat detection, vulnerability management, and security operations.

This role offers an opportunity to develop practical skills in identifying security vulnerabilities, monitoring systems for suspicious activities, investigating security incidents, and implementing security controls. Candidates will gain exposure to cybersecurity tools, security assessments, incident response procedures, and industry best practices while working alongside experienced professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts, system logs, and network traffic to identify potential threats and suspicious activities.

• Assist in identifying, analyzing, and responding to cybersecurity incidents.

• Conduct basic vulnerability assessments and support security remediation activities.

• Help implement and maintain security controls to protect organizational systems, networks, and data.

• Support firewall configuration, endpoint security, antivirus protection, and access control management.

• Assist with threat detection, security investigations, and incident documentation.

• Work with SIEM tools to monitor security events and analyze potential threats.

• Perform basic network security assessments and identify potential weaknesses.

• Support identity and access management activities, including user access reviews and permission management.

• Assist in investigating phishing emails, malware alerts, unauthorized access attempts, and other security incidents.

• Participate in security audits, vulnerability scanning, and compliance assessments.

• Help implement security policies, procedures, and best practices.

• Support system hardening and security configuration reviews for Windows and Linux environments.

• Collaborate with IT teams, system administrators, and security professionals to resolve security issues.

• Maintain documentation of security incidents, assessment results, remediation activities, and security reports.

• Assist in implementing cybersecurity standards and frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS Controls.

• Use security tools such as Wireshark, Nmap, Nessus, Splunk, Microsoft Defender, or similar technologies.

• Develop an understanding of security risks, attack techniques, and defensive security measures.

• Participate in security awareness initiatives and help promote cybersecurity best practices.

• Continuously learn emerging threats, security technologies, and industry trends.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred.

• Basic understanding of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, and firewalls.

• Fundamental knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems.

• Understanding of cybersecurity principles, common vulnerabilities, and security best practices.

• Familiarity with security monitoring tools, vulnerability scanners, or SIEM platforms is an advantage.

• Basic knowledge of network security, endpoint protection, and incident response.

• Analytical thinking, problem-solving, and troubleshooting abilities.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Willingness to learn new security tools, technologies, and methodologies.