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)