Associate Engineer – Security

Hybrid in Peachtree City, GA, US • Posted 1 day ago • Updated 1 day ago
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No Travel Required
Hybrid
$30/hr
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Skills

  • Cyber Security
  • C
  • C++
  • Unix
  • Linux

Summary

Job Summary
We are hiring an Associate Engineer – Security to support our cybersecurity engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for entry level candidates or early-career professionals with a Master’s degree in Cybersecurity who are looking to build hands-on experience in secure systems and software development.
 
Responsibilities
·        Support security engineering initiatives, including system hardening and vulnerability analysis
·        Assist in monitoring, detecting, and responding to security threats and incidents
·        Develop and maintain secure applications and tools using C/C++
·        Work within Linux environments for system configuration, troubleshooting, and security enhancements
·        Collaborate with engineering and IT teams to implement security best practices
·        Participate in code reviews, testing, and documentation
 
Required Qualifications
·        Master’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field
·        Strong programming skills in C/C++
·        Hands-on experience or academic exposure to Linux/Unix systems
·        Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts (network security, secure coding, cryptography, etc.)
 
Preferred Qualifications
·        Degree from Georgia Tech or similar top-tier cybersecurity program
·        Internship, research, or academic project experience in cybersecurity
·        Familiarity with security tools or penetration testing concepts
 
Eligibility Requirements
·        Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
 
Work Setup
·        Hybrid role with possibly 1 to 2 days work from home depending on the project needs
·        Location: Peachtree City, GA
 
Why Join Us?
·        Opportunity to work on real-world cybersecurity challenges
·        Collaborative team environment
·        Strong growth potential for early-career engineers

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  • Dice Id: NM11535
  • Position Id: 8929849
  • Posted 1 day ago
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