Cybersecurity Associate

Oivan; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 35 000 - 50 000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity-focused company in Helsinki is seeking a Cybersecurity Associate to support their cybersecurity hygiene efforts. This role is ideal for someone early in their career, offering exposure to ethical hacking, threat intelligence, and security operations. Candidates should possess a strong interest in cybersecurity, basic knowledge of networking and coding, along with excellent communication skills. Mentorship and training opportunities are available for professional growth.

Benefits

Mentorship and training

Career path opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong interest in cybersecurity and a desire to grow in ethical hacking.
• Comfortable with Linux/Windows CLI and scripting (e.g., Bash, Python).
• Experience in internships or personal projects in security is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation and enforcement of security hygiene practices.
• Monitor antivirus and SIEM dashboards for alerts.
• Engage in structured learning paths in ethical hacking.

Skills

Basic knowledge of networking

Basic coding skills

Familiarity with security tools

Excellent communication skills

Eagerness to learn

Education

Completed coursework or certification in Cybersecurity

Tools

Wireshark

Nmap

Burp Suite

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Cybersecurity Associate to support OIVAN cybersecurity hygiene efforts and grow into an advanced role focused on ethical hacking, threat intelligence and security operations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career to gain hands-on experience across core cybersecurity functions while receiving mentorship and training in penetration testing, secure coding, and ethical hacking practices.

What You'll Do

Cybersecurity Hygiene & Monitoring

• Assist in the implementation and enforcement of basic security hygiene practices, including patch management, asset inventory, and user access control
• Monitor antivirus, endpoint protection, and SIEM dashboards for alerts and anomalies
• Perform routine checks for system misconfigurations, weak passwords, or outdated software
• Support phishing simulation campaigns and user awareness training
• Help maintain logs and audit trails as required by compliance frameworks

Learning & Development

• Engage in structured learning paths in ethical hacking (e.g., CEH, OSCP)
• Shadow senior security team members in penetration testing and security operations
• Stay current with cybersecurity trends, threat intel, and vulnerabilities (e.g., CVEs)

What You Have

Required:

• Basic knowledge of networking, operating systems, and information security
• Basic coding and software development skills
• Comfortable with Linux/Windows CLI, scripting (e.g., Bash, Python)
• Familiarity with security tools (e.g., Wireshark, Nmap, Burp Suite) or interest in learning them
• Strong interest in cybersecurity and a desire to grow in ethical hacking or red teaming
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Eagerness to learn, troubleshoot, and work in a team environment

Preferred:

• Completed coursework or certification in Cybersecurity
• Internship or personal project in security
• Participation in CTFs, bug bounties, or GitHub security tools

What We Offer

Career Path Opportunities: This role is designed to evolve into more specialized positions such as:

• Penetration Tester / Ethical Hacker
• SOC Analyst
• Security Engineer
• Threat Intelligence Analyst

Who We Are

Oivan company culture is reflective of our core values: Responsibility, Reliability, and Fellowship. The decisions we make today influence our tomorrow. We are sincere in our responsibility towards our employees, customers and the environment. Fellowship unites us as an international community of thinkers and doers. Throughout our hiring process, you will have access to a broad representation of the Oivan team in order to get to know us as we learn about you. Feel free to contact [e-mail] for any questions. At Oivan, we appreciate different lifestyles and cultural backgrounds. We welcome diversity as a strength. We consider all applications equally regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity. We strongly encourage individuals from groups traditionally underrepresented in tech to apply. On our equitable compensation model, we routinely analyse and close out pay disparities when we find them, including an annual compensation review.