Job Title : Cybersecurity Engineer I
Location : Seattle, WA (Onsite - SEA)
Duration : 12 Months
Hours / Week : 40
Position Overview
As a Cybersecurity Engineer I , you will support and maintain the cybersecurity posture of the organization. This entry-level role involves working closely with senior engineers to deploy, manage, and monitor security technologies and practices that protect IT infrastructure, networks, and data from threats.
Key Responsibilities
- Security Monitoring : Assist in monitoring firewalls, IDS / IPS, endpoint security, and SIEM solutions to detect and respond to threats.
- Incident Response : Support investigations, evidence collection, and response to security incidents.
- System Hardening : Apply patches, configure security settings, and help reduce vulnerabilities in systems, networks, and applications.
- Security Tools Management : Deploy, configure, and maintain firewalls, antivirus, SIEM, and encryption tools.
- Vulnerability Management : Support vulnerability scanning, tracking, and remediation activities.
- Documentation : Maintain security policies, procedures, incident reports, and system configurations.
- User Access Management : Assist with reviewing and managing access privileges, authentication protocols, and password policies.
- Collaboration : Work with IT teams (network, systems) to ensure security best practices.
- Security Awareness : Support training and awareness programs for end-users.
- Compliance : Assist in audits and ensure compliance with standards (NIST, HIPAA, GDPR, PCI-DSS).
- Security Testing : Perform basic penetration testing and assist senior engineers in identifying vulnerabilities.
Qualifications
Education :
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Security, Network Engineering, or related field; or equivalent work experience.Certifications (Preferred) :
CompTIA Security+CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)Cisco Certified CyberOps AssociateCISSP (pursuing or experienced candidates)Experience :
0-2 years of experience in cybersecurity or related internships.Familiarity with Windows / Linux OS, TCP / IP, HTTP, DNS.Exposure to vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Nessus, Qualys) and endpoint security solutions.Basic experience with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, ArcSight).Technical Skills :
Knowledge of security concepts (encryption, firewalls, IDS / IPS).Awareness of attack vectors (phishing, DDoS, malware).Hands-on with security tools (firewalls, VPN, endpoint protection, SIEM).Familiarity with scripting / programming (Python, Bash, PowerShell) a plus.Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and cloud security a plus.Soft Skills :
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.Clear communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.Ability to work independently and within a team environment.#J-18808-Ljbffr