Jr Cyber Security Engineer

Job Title: Cybersecurity Engineer (Junior Level)

Overview

We’re hiring a high-potential Cybersecurity Engineer to join a growing security team supporting enterprise-scale infrastructure. This role is ideal for someone early to mid-career who is highly curious, technically capable, and motivated to grow into a senior-level engineer.

This is not a checklist-driven hire. We’re looking for someone with strong problem-solving ability, passion for security, and the drive to continuously learn and improve.

What You’ll Do

• Support and manage email and web security platforms (primarily Mimecast, with potential exposure to Zscaler)
• Investigate security issues including email delivery failures, threats, and anomalies
• Perform root cause analysis on security incidents and provide recommendations
• Assist with incident response efforts alongside senior engineers
• Monitor and analyze logs, alerts, and system behavior to identify threats
• Contribute to Active Directory security initiatives and audits
• Gradually take on more advanced responsibilities (threat hunting, advanced IR, security tooling) based on growth and performance
• Work across tools such as SecureWorks, CrowdStrike, and other security platforms as you ramp

What Success Looks Like

• You can break down unfamiliar problems and logically work toward a solution
• You proactively ask questions and seek to improve your skillset
• You show clear progression toward operating as a senior engineer within 3–4 years
• You thrive in an environment where you’re given stretch assignments and expected to grow quickly

Preferred Background

(Emphasis on capability and curiosity over strict experience)

• Exposure to cybersecurity, infrastructure, or IT support environments
• Experience or familiarity with:
  • Email security (Mimecast preferred)
  • Web security tools (Zscaler is a plus)
  • Linux environments
  • Basic scripting or development (Python a plus)
  • Security operations (SOC, threat detection, or similar exposure)
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
• Demonstrated passion for technology (personal projects, labs, etc.)

What We’re Really Looking For

• Strong logical reasoning and problem-solving ability
• Curiosity and passion for cybersecurity
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies
• Someone who enjoys solving problems and doesn’t give up easily
• “High-upside” candidate over fully polished experience

Team & Environment

• Small, high-impact security team
• Direct exposure to senior security leadership and engineering talent
• Fast-moving, less structured environment focused on capability over process
• Strong emphasis on mentorship and rapid growth

Compensation

• Target: $80K – $90K depending on experience and potential

Interview Process

• Conversational, scenario-based interview
• Focus on problem-solving and reasoning, not memorization
• Typically 1–2 rounds, with fast decision-making