What are the responsibilities and job description for the Jr Cyber Security Engineer position at Levata?
Description
About Levata:
At Levata, we believe in making your journey with us seamless, impactful, and full of opportunities. We help businesses grow by offering cutting-edge technology solutions for barcoding and mobile computing. As part of our team, you’ll have the chance to learn, grow, and make a difference, all while receiving mentorship and support from experienced professionals.
We are seeking a motivated Junior level Cybersecurity Engineer to join our information security team. In this role, you will support day-to-day cybersecurity operations, assist with security tooling, and contribute to compliance initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional to gain hands-on experience while working under the guidance of a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer.
Key Responsibilities
About Levata:
At Levata, we believe in making your journey with us seamless, impactful, and full of opportunities. We help businesses grow by offering cutting-edge technology solutions for barcoding and mobile computing. As part of our team, you’ll have the chance to learn, grow, and make a difference, all while receiving mentorship and support from experienced professionals.
We are seeking a motivated Junior level Cybersecurity Engineer to join our information security team. In this role, you will support day-to-day cybersecurity operations, assist with security tooling, and contribute to compliance initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional to gain hands-on experience while working under the guidance of a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer.
Key Responsibilities
- Triage, investigate, and resolve security-related tickets escalated from the IT Help Desk.
- Support administration and maintenance of the email security gateway.
- Assist with the management and operation of the Security Awareness Training (SAT) platform.
- Provide operational support assistance and escalation for the CrowdStrike endpoint detection and response (EDR) platform.
- Perform vulnerability scanning and coordinate remediation activities where needed.
- Participate in customer and vendor security assessments
- Support compliance efforts by collecting, organizing, and securely storing required artifacts and evidence.
- Collaborate with the Senior Cybersecurity Engineer and other IT/security team members on security initiatives and incident response activities as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Foundational knowledge of computer operating systems, computer networks, and identity management concepts.
- Familiarity with core concepts and controls of ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, and GDPR.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
- 6 months to 2 years of experience in a cybersecurity or related technical role.
- Hands-on experience with Proofpoint, CrowdStrike, and/or Microsoft 365 / Azure administration.
- Prior exposure to the compliance audit process and security frameworks.
- Prior exposure to vulnerability management tools (e.g., Tenable) or security awareness platforms.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security , CySA , or equivalent) are a plus.
- 4-year degree with computer science focus.
- Direct mentorship from a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer.
- Opportunity to develop practical skills across multiple enterprise security platforms.
- Collaborative environment focused on continuous learning and professional growth.
Salary : $69,000 - $85,000