Junior IT Security Engineer (AI & Cloud)

Epicor; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Internal mobility

Career development

Education support

Inclusive workplace

Work-life balance

Global mobility

Equal opportunities

Job summary

Epicor is seeking an Entry-Level Security Engineer to join a dynamic Security Engineering team. You will help protect enterprise systems, applications, and data—including AI-driven services—while gaining hands-on experience across a modern threat landscape.

You will build foundational expertise across cybersecurity domains and contribute to real-world security initiatives as you collaborate with cross-functional teams to align systems with security standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 0-2 years of experience in IT, systems, networking, or cybersecurity
• Foundational knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs)
• Understanding of operating systems such as Windows and Linux
• Basic security fundamentals, including authentication, least privilege, and encryption
• Interest in AI/ML concepts, generative AI, or AI-related security risks
• Strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated curiosity and eagerness to learn

Responsibilities

• Support the design and deployment of enterprise security solutions across cloud, identity, endpoint, network, and AI environments
• Assist in the implementation and management of tools such as Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), Identity & Access Management (IAM), SIEM, and secure web solutions
• Help identify, assess, and remediate security risks, vulnerabilities, and threats across infrastructure, applications, and AI services
• Contribute to efforts around AI security, including evaluating generative AI usage, data exposure risks, and shadow AI activity
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align systems with security and governance standards
• Participate in testing and evaluation of emerging security technologies, including AI-focused tools
• Help develop technical documentation, playbooks, and governance guidelines
• Stay current with evolving cybersecurity and AI-driven threats

Skills

Networking concepts

Security fundamentals

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Curiosity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Information Technology, or related field

Job description

Epicor is seeking an Entry-Level Security Engineer to join a dynamic Security Engineering team. You will help protect enterprise systems, applications, and data—including AI-driven services—while gaining hands-on experience across a modern threat landscape.

You will build foundational expertise across cybersecurity domains and contribute to real-world security initiatives as you collaborate with cross-functional teams to align systems with security standards.