Jr Cybersecurity Engineer
- Contractor
- Full-Time
- California City, CA
- Cognitek
- Prefferd visa:
- Posted 26 minutes ago – Accepting applications
Job Detail
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Offerd Salary $ 30 - $ 35
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Required Position 5-10 hires
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Experience 0-1 Years Required
Job Description
We are seeking a motivated Junior Cybersecurity Engineer to join our cybersecurity team and support the protection of enterprise systems, networks, applications, and data. The ideal candidate should have a strong foundation in cybersecurity concepts and a willingness to learn security monitoring, threat detection, vulnerability management, and incident response.
This position is well suited for entry-level cybersecurity professionals who have academic knowledge, hands-on lab experience, internships, or cybersecurity projects.
Job Requirement
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 0–2 years of cybersecurity experience, including internships, academic projects, or hands-on lab experience.
- Strong understanding of networking and cybersecurity fundamentals.
- Knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, VPNs, firewalls, and network security.
- Basic experience with SIEM tools such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, or QRadar.
- Understanding of SOC operations, security monitoring, and incident response.
- Familiarity with vulnerability scanning tools such as Nessus, Qualys, or Rapid7.
- Basic knowledge of IAM, Active Directory, MFA, and access controls.
- Understanding of common cyber threats such as phishing, malware, ransomware, and credential attacks.
- Basic scripting knowledge in Python, PowerShell, or Bash is preferred.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with senior security engineers and IT teams.
Required skills