Junior Cybersecurity Engineer
Req number:
R8253
Employment type:
Full time
Worksite flexibility:
Onsite
Who we are
CAI is a global services firm with over 9,000 associates worldwide and a yearly revenue of $1.3 billion+. We have over 40 years of excellence in uniting talent and technology to power the possible for our clients, colleagues, and communities. As a privately held company, we have the freedom and focus to do what is right?whatever it takes. Our tailor-made solutions create lasting results across the public and commercial sectors, and we are trailblazers in bringing neurodiversity to the enterprise.
Job Summary
As the Junior Cybersecurity Engineer, you will support the build-out of agent-driven triage and response automation, working under the direction of Senior Cybersecurity Engineer(s).
Job Description
CAI is hiring! We are looking for a Junior Cybersecurity Engineer for a 12-month+ contract opportunity that is onsite in Long Beach, CA. The Junior Cybersecurity Engineer supports the build-out of agent-driven triage and response automation, working under the direction of Senior Cybersecurity Engineer(s).
What You?ll Do
Support the build-out of agent-driven triage and response automation under the direction of the Senior Security Engineers
Implement, test, and iterate on automation workflows and playbooks that take detection content and turn it into consistent triage and response actions
Write and maintain the integration code connecting automation workflows to the security stack (SIEM, EDR, and related tooling) that Eng operates
Help instrument and monitor automation performance in production such catching false positives, missed cases, and brittle logic before they become operational problems
Document workflow logic, decision points, and known limitations clearly enough that senior engineers and analysts can all reason about what the automation is actually doing
Work alongside Cyber Analysts to understand real triage patterns before automating them
What You?ll Need
Required:
Solid software engineering fundamentals and comfort writing and debugging production code, ideally including Python/Go a similar scripting-friendly language
Comfort with APIs, workflow/automation frameworks, and the general shape of integrating disparate systems
Some exposure to SOC concepts, log/alert data, or prior coursework/projects touching security operations
Genuine interest in security operations considered entry level engineer with a real desire to build one
Ability to work well under senior technical direction: this is a build-and-learn seat, not a solo one
Clear written communication
Physical Demands
Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards
Sedentary work involving sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.
Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor
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Reasonable accommodation statement
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EEO Statement
It is the policy of Computer Aid, Inc.(CAI) not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. It is also the policy of CAI to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.
Employees and applicants of CAI will not be subject to harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any Federal, State, or local EEO law is prohibited.
$60 - $70 per hour
The pay range for this position is listed above.Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including location, experience, and education. Benefit packages include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as 401k retirement account access. Employees in this role may also be entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.
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