Mentored Junior Cybersecurity Engineer

Barcodes, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 69,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Hands-on security training

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Levata in Portland, Oregon, is seeking a Junior Cybersecurity Engineer to join the information security team. You will support day‑to‑day cybersecurity operations, assist with security tooling, and contribute to compliance initiatives under the guidance of a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer.

This entry‑level role offers direct mentorship, hands‑on experience with enterprise security platforms, and a collaborative environment focused on continuous learning and professional growth.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Triage, investigate, and resolve security tickets escalated from IT Help Desk.
• Support administration of the email security gateway.
• Assist with the Security Awareness Training platform management.
• Provide operational support for the CrowdStrike EDR platform.
• Perform vulnerability scanning and coordinate remediation activities.
• Participate in customer and vendor security assessments.
• Support compliance artifact collection and evidence storage.
• Collaborate with Senior Cybersecurity Engineer on security initiatives and incident response.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

OS concepts

Network concepts

Identity management

InfoSec frameworks

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Prioritization

Teamwork

Experience level

Education

BSc in CS

Tools

CrowdStrike

Proofpoint

Microsoft 365 / Azure

Tenable

Job description

Levata in Portland, Oregon, is seeking a Junior Cybersecurity Engineer to join the information security team. You will support day‑to‑day cybersecurity operations, assist with security tooling, and contribute to compliance initiatives under the guidance of a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer.

This entry‑level role offers direct mentorship, hands‑on experience with enterprise security platforms, and a collaborative environment focused on continuous learning and professional growth.