Associate Engineer

Presidio, Inc; Irving, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Presidio is seeking an Associate Security Engineer to support day-to-day administration of security tools within our MDR environments. This entry‑level role offers a foundation in cybersecurity operations, working under senior engineers to maintain core security operations components and grow technical expertise.

The position is remote within the Continental US with up to 5% travel. Ideal for early‑career professionals eager to learn and contribute to a forward‑looking security program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 1–2 years in cybersecurity, IT support, or SOC environment (internships or co-op acceptable).
• Exposure to SIEM platforms (Elastic, Logz.io, Azure Sentinel) and familiarity with security logging and event management.
• Foundational understanding of networking protocols such as TCP/IP and syslog; operating systems Linux/Unix and Windows; Active Directory.
• Comfortable in command‑line environments and basic scripting (Bash, PowerShell).
• Strong desire to learn and grow in cybersecurity with a generalist mindset.
• Exposure to cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP is a plus.
• Security certifications such as CompTIA Security+ or Microsoft SC-900 encouraged but not required.
• Must be a US Citizen

Responsibilities

• Assist with setup, configuration, and basic maintenance of security tools under supervision.
• Participate in onboarding for new clients, including data source integration.
• Collaborate with team to support daily operations and follow procedures.
• Troubleshoot common issues and escalate complex incidents.
• Maintain documentation of configurations, processes, and troubleshooting steps.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and team learning initiatives.
• Support audit preparation and basic system monitoring activities.

Skills

Cybersecurity basics

SOC experience

SIEM exposure

Networking fundamentals

Operating systems (Linux/Windows)

Scripting basics

Cloud familiarity

Security+ / SC-900 encouraged

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience

Tools

Elastic

Logz.io

Azure Sentinel

Job description

Irving, TX
7701 Las Colinas Ridge
Ste 600
Irving, TX 75063, USA

Irving, TX
7701 Las Colinas Ridge
Ste 600
Irving, TX 75063, USA

Presidio, Where Teamwork and Innovation Shape the Future At Presidio, we're at the forefront of a global technology revolution, transforming industries through cutting-edge digital solutions and next-generation AI. We empower businesses - and their internal customers - to achieve more through innovation, automation, and intelligent insights.

The Role
As an Associate Security Engineer at Presidio, you will play a supporting role in the day-to-day administration of security tools and services within our Managed Detection & Response (MDR) environments. This is an ideal opportunity for early-career professionals eager to build a foundation in cybersecurity operations. You’ll work under the guidance of senior engineers and contribute to maintaining core components of security operations while developing your technical expertise in security engineering.

Travel Requirements:

This is a remote role residing in the Continental US with 5% associated travel.

Responsibilities Include:

• Assist with the setup, configuration, and basic maintenance of security tools and platforms under the supervision of senior engineers.
• Participate in the onboarding process for new clients, including integrating initial data sources.
• Collaborate closely with team members to support daily operations and follow standard procedures.
• Troubleshoot common technical issues and elevate more complex incidents appropriately.
• Help maintain accurate documentation of configurations, processes, and troubleshooting steps.
• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and team learning initiatives.
• Support audit preparation and basic system monitoring activities.

Required Skills and Professional Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 1-2 years of experience in a cybersecurity, IT support, or SOC environment (internships or co-op experience acceptable).
• Exposure to SIEM platforms (e.g., Elastic, Logz.io, Azure Sentinel) and general familiarity with security logging and event management.
• Foundational understanding of networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, syslog), operating systems (Linux/Unix, Windows), and Active Directory.
• Comfortable working in command-line environments and basic scripting (Bash, PowerShell, etc.).
• Strong desire to learn and grow within the field of cybersecurity, with a generalist mindset.
• Exposure to cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP is a plus.
• Security certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Microsoft SC-900, or equivalent are encouraged but not required.
• Must be a US Citizen

Your future at Presidio
Joining Presidio means stepping into a culture of trailblazers - thinkers, builders, and collaborators - who push the boundaries of what's possible. With our expertise AI-driven analytics, cloud solutions, cybersecurity, and next-gen infrastructure, we enable businesses to stay ahead in an ever-evolving digital world.

Here, your impact is real. Whether you're harnessing the power of Generative AI, architecting resilient digital ecosystems, or driving data-driven transformation, you'll be part of a team that is shaping the future.

Ready to innovate? Let's redefine what's next-together.

About Presidio
Presidiois committed to hiring the most qualified candidates to join our amazing culture. We aim to attract and hire top talent from all backgrounds, including underrepresented and marginalized communities. We encourage women, people of color, people with disabilities, and veterans to apply for open roles at Presidio. Diversity of skills and thought is a key component to our business success.

At Presidio, speed and quality meet technology and innovation. Presidio is a trusted ally for organizations across industries with a decades-long history of building traditional IT foundations and deep expertise in AI and automation, security, networking, digital transformation, and cloud computing. Presidio fills gaps, removes hurdles, optimizes costs, and reduces risk. Presidio's expert technical team develops custom applications, provides managed services, and enables actionable data insights and builds forward-thinking solutions that drive strategic outcomes for clients globally. For more information visit

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

Presidio has a strong commitment to the community we serve and our employees. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to have a workforce that includes the community we serve.

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