Junior Cybersecurity Operations Engineer

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Junior Cybersecurity Operations Engineer

Job Description

You will join the SUSE Cyber Security team as a junior engineer, focusing on Security Operations for SUSE. You'll contribute to maintaining and improving the security posture of SUSE's cloud-based and on-premise infrastructure while learning from experienced team members. This role offers excellent growth opportunities in an integrated team environment with exposure to various security disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in operating and maintaining SUSE Security stack components including SIEM, EDR, VMDR, and email protection systems
• Support incident response activities and help with asset and vulnerability management tasks under senior guidance
• Learn to identify and analyze security events, alerts, and potential threats
• Help improve existing security workflows and processes with guidance from senior team members
• Participate in automation projects for routine security tasks using scripting
• Assist in developing and maintaining integrations between security tools and corporate systems
• Support vulnerability scanning initiatives and help interpret scan results
• Participate in security hardening efforts and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate effectively within a geographically distributed team environment
• Learn to provide security guidance to business functions and users with team support
• Contribute to documentation and knowledge sharing within the team
• Participate in root cause analysis activities for security incidents

Knowledge And Skills:

• Basic understanding of cloud security concepts and principles
• Familiarity with AWS security services (Security Groups, IAM, basic S3 permissions); exposure to GCP or Azure is a plus
• Foundational knowledge of vulnerability assessment concepts and common tools
• Basic scripting abilities (Python preferred, but bash or PowerShell acceptable)
• Understanding of fundamental incident response processes
• Knowledge of basic cyber attack methodologies and the attack lifecycle
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS)
• Basic knowledge of operating system security concepts (Windows/Linux)
• Understanding of email security basics
• Willingness to learn new technologies and security tools quickly
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively

Education And Experience Required:

• 1-3 years of relevant cybersecurity experience (internships and lab experience count)
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field preferred
• Entry-level security certifications (Security+, Network+, CySA+) are a plus but not required
• Basic hands-on experience with at least one scripting language (Python, bash, PowerShell)
• Demonstrated interest in cybersecurity through coursework, personal projects, or certifications
• Strong eagerness to learn and grow in the cybersecurity field

This position is subject to background checks upon receiving an offer.

This position is subject to a background check(s), including criminal, credit, and/or employment references. The candidate is required to complete the background check(s) once an offer has been accepted. This will be conducted by SUSE’s external provider, where legally permitted.

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