Junior Security Engineer (Remote)

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Junior Security Engineer

Location: Remote

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking a motivated Junior Security Engineer to join our team. This role will focus on security monitoring, incident handling, and alert investigation, with hands-on use of Splunk to identify, triage, and escalate potential threats. The position will also support core security operations, including assisting with Sentinel One.

The ideal candidate is eager to learn, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced security operations environment. This person should be able to investigate alerts, follow incident response procedures, document findings clearly, and collaborate effectively with senior engineers and cross-functional teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor and analyze security alerts in Splunk to identify suspicious or malicious activity.
• Support incident handling activities, including triage, investigation, escalation, and documentation of security events.
• Assist with containment and remediation efforts by following established incident response procedures and partnering with senior team members.
• Document findings, actions taken, and lessons learned from investigations to support continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve security issues and improve monitoring and response processes.
• Stay current on emerging threats, attack techniques, and security operations best practices.
• Be able to participate in projects as well as participate effectively in an on-call rotation

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1–3 years of experience in cybersecurity, security operations, IT support, or a related technical field.
• Hands-on experience with Splunk for searching, investigating, and analyzing security events.
• Experience supporting or participating in incident handling, including alert triage, escalation, and documentation.
• Foundational knowledge of network and cloud security concepts, including firewalls, IAM, and AWS security controls.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with a willingness to learn and grow in the role.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team environment.

Preferred Certifications (nice to have):

• Splunk Core Certified User or equivalent Splunk certification
• GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) or similar entry-level incident response certification

BENEFITS & PERKS:

• Competitive healthcare, dental & vision insurance
• 401(k) matching after one year of employment
• Generous time off + company holidays
• Merchandise discount
• Learning & Development programs
• Much more!

The salary range for this opportunity is $63,000 - $103,000. Base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job related knowledge, skills and experience, among other factors.