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Cyber Security Engineer

Peachtree, Georgia, United StatesHybridContractPosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Role summary

We are seeking an Associate Engineer – Security to join our cybersecurity engineering team. This role is ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals with a Master’s degree in Cybersecurity who are eager to gain practical experience in secure systems and software development. The position involves supporting security engineering initiatives, monitoring and responding to threats, developing secure applications using C/C++, working within Linux environments, and collaborating with teams to implement security best practices. Responsibilities also include participating in code reviews, testing, and documentation.

Job Summary

We are hiring an Associate Engineer – Security to support our cybersecurity engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or early-career professionals with a Master’s degree in Cybersecurity who are looking to build hands-on experience in secure systems and software development.

Responsibilities

  • Support security engineering initiatives, including system hardening and vulnerability analysis
  • Assist in monitoring, detecting, and responding to security threats and incidents
  • Develop and maintain secure applications and tools using C/C++
  • Work within Linux environments for system configuration, troubleshooting, and security enhancements
  • Collaborate with engineering and IT teams to implement security best practices
  • Participate in code reviews, testing, and documentation

Required Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field
  • Strong programming skills in C/C++
  • Hands-on experience or academic exposure to Linux/Unix systems
  • Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts (network security, secure coding, cryptography, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Degree from Georgia Tech or similar top-tier cybersecurity program
  • Internship, research, or academic project experience in cybersecurity
  • Familiarity with security tools or penetration testing concepts

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Work Setup

  • Hybrid role with possibly 1 to 2 days work from home depending on the project needs
  • Location: Peachtree City, GA

Why Join Us?

  • Opportunity to work on real-world cybersecurity challenges
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Strong growth potential for early-career engineers

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