Junior Cybersecurity Administrator — Flexible/Remote Role

N-iX; United States; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working format - remote, in‑a

Competitive salary

Mentorship program

Tech talks and trainings

Centers of excellence

Active tech communities

Job summary

N-iX is a global software development service company seeking a Junior Cybersecurity Administrator to help maintain and improve our information security processes. You will monitor security events, assist in incident investigations, and help enhance detection rules and vulnerability management across Windows, macOS, and Linux environments.

The role emphasizes collaboration, documentation, and ongoing learning in IAM, MFA, and OWASP Top 10 practices, with flexible remote/office options and

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of information security principles (CIA triad, least privilege, defense in depth, MFA).
• Basic networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, VPNs, firewalls).
• OS knowledge: Windows, macOS, Linux (permissions, processes, logs).
• Understanding of IAM and access control principles.
• Knowledge of common cybersecurity threats (phishing, malware, credential theft, brute-force, privilege escalation).
• Familiarity with security logging, monitoring, SIEM solutions, incident response processes.
• Basic web app security and OWASP Top 10 awareness.
• Intermediate English level.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining and improving the company's information security processes.
• Monitor security events, perform initial alert triage, and support security incident investigations.
• Support the development and improvement of security detection rules and monitoring capabilities.
• Assist with vulnerability management, including vulnerability analysis and tracking.
• Support endpoint security processes and related activities.
• Participate in security assessments, configuration reviews, and compliance activities.
• Document security findings, issues, and remediation recommendations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

English (intermediate)

Research skills

Tools

SIEM

VPNs

Job description

N-iX is a global software development service company seeking a Junior Cybersecurity Administrator to help maintain and improve our information security processes. You will monitor security events, assist in incident investigations, and help enhance detection rules and vulnerability management across Windows, macOS, and Linux environments.

The role emphasizes collaboration, documentation, and ongoing learning in IAM, MFA, and OWASP Top 10 practices, with flexible remote/office options and