Junior Cybersecurity Engineer: Mentorship & Hands-On Tech

barcodesinc; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 69,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Career development

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Levata in Portland, OR is seeking a Junior Cybersecurity Engineer to join our information security team. You will support day-to-day security operations, assist with tooling, and contribute to compliance initiatives under guidance from a Senior Engineer.

The role offers mentorship, hands-on experience across enterprise security platforms, and opportunities to develop practical skills while growing with the team in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of operating systems, networks, and identity management.
• Familiarity with ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, and GDPR controls.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative team environment.
• 6 months to 2 years of experience in cybersecurity or related role.

Responsibilities

• Triage, investigate, and resolve security-related tickets from IT Help Desk.
• Support administration and maintenance of the email security gateway.
• Assist with the Security Awareness Training (SAT) platform.
• Provide operational support for CrowdStrike EDR.
• Perform vulnerability scanning and coordinate remediation.
• Participate in customer and vendor security assessments.
• Support compliance efforts by collecting and preserving artifacts.
• Collaborate with senior staff on security initiatives and incident response.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Operating systems basics

Network fundamentals

Identity management concepts

Analytical and communication skills

Multiple priorities and teamwork

Education

B.S./B.A. in CS or related field

Tools

Proofpoint

CrowdStrike

Microsoft 365 / Azure

Job description

Levata in Portland, OR is seeking a Junior Cybersecurity Engineer to join our information security team. You will support day-to-day security operations, assist with tooling, and contribute to compliance initiatives under guidance from a Senior Engineer.

The role offers mentorship, hands-on experience across enterprise security platforms, and opportunities to develop practical skills while growing with the team in a collaborative environment.