Purpose of the job

The Associate Cyber Security Engineer is an entry-level position responsible for supporting the design, implementation, assessment, and testing of cybersecurity controls across enterprise systems, applications, and new business initiatives , The role focuses on assisting senior cybersecurity testing engineers in ensuring that security requirements are embedded throughout the project lifecycle, The position provides hands-on exposure to security engineering, security assessments, and security testing within a structured cybersecurity function..

Duties And Responsibilities

Assist senior engineers in applying secure configuration baselines for systems, applications, and network components
Participate in secure design and architecture reviews under supervision
Support documentation of security architecture, configurations, and technical standards
Assist in conducting security assessments for new business initiatives, systems, applications, and integrations
Review project documentation such as architecture diagrams, data flows, and technical designs from a security perspective
Identify potential security risks and gaps in proposed solutions
Support preparation of security assessment reports, findings, and mitigation recommendations
Assist in the security approval and sign-off process for new projects prior to production go-live
Coordinate with project teams to clarify security requirements and controls
Support execution of security testing activities including Vulnerability assessments, Configuration reviews, Basic application and infrastructure security testing
Assist in validating remediation actions for identified vulnerabilities
Track security findings and support closure with relevant technical teams
Support coordination with third-party penetration testing or security assessment providers
Maintain proper documentation of testing results and evidence
Participate in audits, compliance activities, and internal security reviews

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelors degree in cyber security, Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline

Experience:

Basic understanding of:

Networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS)
Operating systems (Windows and Linux fundamentals)

Familiarity with security domains such as:

Network Security
Application Security
Cloud Security (basic awareness)

Exposure to security testing tools is an advantage (e.g., vulnerability scanners, web security tools)

Skills & Abilities:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Good communication and documentation abilities
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment

Preferred

Graduation from a recognized cybersecurity program or track (e.g., ITI Cyber Security)
Internship or hands-on lab experience in cybersecurity
Entry-level certifications: Security+, CEH (Junior), ISO 27001 Foundation
Basic scripting knowledge (Python, Bash, or PowerShell)

Lead, Technology Security Testing