Security Engineer, LAUNCH Associate Program

AHEAD; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid company holidays

Paid time off

Paid parental and caregiver leave

Benefits detailed at aheadbenefits.com

Job summary

AHEAD invites you to join its LAUNCH program as an Associate Security Engineer. You'll begin with a 3-month training within the Security practice, then work on client projects aligned to your skills and interests.

This role emphasizes strong teamwork, proactive problem-solving, and a commitment to delivering secure solutions for diverse clients. Ideal candidates will have a technical degree and willingness to travel, with opportunities to grow into IT consulting leadership as part of AHEAD's

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Security Solutions: Cyber Security, IAM, Zero Trust, 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
• Prior intern, co-op, or research experience in IT, software, or relevant field is a plus
• Successful completion in a technical-related bootcamp

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively across teams and build positive relationships
• Collaborate on projects and contribute to successful delivery
• Be solutions-oriented, proactive, and capable of solving complex problems
• Demonstrate curiosity, creativity, and the use of technology to find innovative solutions
• Execute and manage competing priorities to meet deadlines

Skills

Security Solutions

Travel readiness

US work authorization

Education

Technical degree

Job description

AHEAD invites you to join its LAUNCH program as an Associate Security Engineer. You'll begin with a 3-month training within the Security practice, then work on client projects aligned to your skills and interests.

This role emphasizes strong teamwork, proactive problem-solving, and a commitment to delivering secure solutions for diverse clients. Ideal candidates will have a technical degree and willingness to travel, with opportunities to grow into IT consulting leadership as part of AHEAD's