Junior Security Engineer

Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Thu, May 21, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days

Job Summary

Seeking a motivated Junior Security Engineer for a full-time remote position, this role will focus on security monitoring, incident handling, and alert investigation, utilizing Splunk to identify and escalate potential threats while supporting core security operations.

Key responsibilities:
  • Monitor and analyze security alerts in Splunk to identify suspicious or malicious activity
  • Support incident handling activities, including triage, investigation, escalation, and documentation of security events
  • Collaborate with internal teams to resolve security issues and improve monitoring and response processes
Required qualifications:
  • 1-3 years of experience in cybersecurity, security operations, IT support, or a related technical field
  • Hands-on experience with Splunk for searching, investigating, and analyzing security events
  • Experience supporting or participating in incident handling, including alert triage, escalation, and documentation
  • Foundational knowledge of network and cloud security concepts, including firewalls, IAM, and AWS security controls
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a willingness to learn and grow in the role

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