Launch Path: Associate Security Engineer

AHEAD; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

AHEAD’s LAUNCH program recruits diverse IT talent and develops leaders for our Security practice. As an Associate Engineer (Internally known as Associate Technical Consultant) you begin with a 3-month training block focused on security, then you join client projects based on your skills and interests.

You’ll receive technical training, certifications, and shadowing, supported by an ecosystem of AHEADians who guide your Launch journey.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Security Solutions: Cyber Security, IAM, Zero Trust, etc.
• Preferred but not required: Security+, CCNA, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, etc.
• Willingness to travel to support client projects and shadowing opportunities (50+ % of the time)
• Existing U.S. work authorization is required
• Graduated with a degree in technical discipline by 1/11/2027
• Intern, co-op, or research experience in IT, software, or relevant field is a plus
• Technical bootcamp completion is a plus
• Working knowledge of Data Center

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively across teams and build positive relationships
• Collaborate on projects and contribute to successful delivery
• Demonstrate drive, proactivity, and solutions-oriented thinking
• Be resourceful, curious, creative, and able to use technology to solve problems
• Exercise sound reasoning and critical thinking to analyze issues and make recommendations
• Manage competing priorities and deliver to deadlines

Skills

Security Solutions knowledge

Willingness to travel

U.S. work authorization

Collaborative mindset

Education

Degree in technical discipline

Job description

AHEAD’s LAUNCH program recruits diverse IT talent and develops leaders for our Security practice. As an Associate Engineer (Internally known as Associate Technical Consultant) you begin with a 3-month training block focused on security, then you join client projects based on your skills and interests.

You’ll receive technical training, certifications, and shadowing, supported by an ecosystem of AHEADians who guide your Launch journey.