Junior Cybersecurity Consultant / Engineer

Globalminds Ltd; Panaji; On-site; INR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Globalminds Ltd in Goa is seeking a motivated Junior Cybersecurity Consultant/Engineer to support security operations and compliance initiatives. This role involves assisting senior consultants, monitoring systems, and developing security solutions.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field and 1-2 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity. Familiarity with security tools and strong analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity or IT security roles.
• Basic knowledge of network protocols and operating systems.
• Relevant IT security certification(s) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing and maintaining cybersecurity policies.
• Monitor security alerts and investigate as required.
• Support vulnerability assessments and penetration tests.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Splunk

Nessus

Wireshark

QRadar

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated Junior Cybersecurity Consultant / Engineer with 1–2 years of experience to support our security operations, risk management, and compliance initiatives. The role involves assisting senior consultants, monitoring systems, and contributing to the development of security solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing and maintaining cybersecurity policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Monitor network, system, and application security alerts, investigating and escalating as required.
• Support vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, and remediation follow-ups.
• Work with security tools such as SIEM, endpoint protection, firewalls, and IDS/IPS.
• Document findings, prepare reports, and assist in compliance/audit activities.
• Research and stay updated on emerging threats and security technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
• 1–2 years of hands‑on experience in cybersecurity, IT security, or related roles.
• Basic knowledge of network protocols, operating systems (Windows/Linux), and cloud environments.
• Familiarity with tools like Splunk, QRadar, Wireshark, Nessus, or equivalent.
• Relevant certification(s) preferred (CompTIA Security+, CEH, ISO 27001 Associate, etc.).
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.