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AHEAD

Associate Security Engineer

$80K–$88K

Atlanta, Georgia +1 · Hybrid · Full-time · Posted Mar 9, 2023

Location
Atlanta, Georgia
Chicago, Illinois
Experience
No specific number of years stated; at least one of the listed experience pathways is required.
Education
A technical-discipline degree by 1/11/2027 is one pathway; technical-related bootcamp completion or working knowledge of Data Center are alternatives.
Visa sponsorship
Existing U.S. work authorization is required.

About the job

Completes a three-month training program in AHEAD’s Security practice before supporting client projects based on skills, interests, and business needs.

What you'll do

  • Collaborate across teams and contribute to successful project delivery.
  • Analyze issues, solve problems, and recommend technology solutions.
  • Manage competing priorities and deliver work to deadlines.

What they ask for

  • Working knowledge of security solutions such as Cyber Security, IAM, or Zero Trust.
  • Willingness to travel 50% or more to support client projects and shadowing.
  • Existing U.S. work authorization.
  • Meet at least one stated experience pathway: technical degree by 1/11/2027, technical-related bootcamp completion, or working knowledge of Data Center.

Nice to have

  • Security+, CCNA, or AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner.
  • Prior internship, co-op, or research experience in IT, software, or a relevant field.

Pay

USD 80,000–88,000 per year (OTE, including base salary and any applicable target bonus)

Tools

Cyber Security, IAM, Zero Trust, Security+, CCNA, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Data Center

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