Entry Level Cybersecurity Engineer Jobs
New grad cybersecurity engineer jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio, certifications, or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are Automotive, Education, and Manufacturing roles across on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, with employers like Stoneridge, Northrop Grumman, and General Dynamics Information Technology hiring at this level now.
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Since 1965, Stoneridge has designed and manufactured advanced, award-winning technologies including driveline and transmission actuation systems, vision systems, emissions control systems, safety systems, and security and monitoring systems for vehicle OEMs in the commercial vehicle, automotive, off-highway and agricultural vehicle markets. We’re focused on the areas of greatest market need – both today and tomorrow. Our core products and technologies are aligned with industry megatrends including safety and security, vehicle intelligence, fuel efficiency and emissions. Join the Stoneridge Team as we continue to build upon our strong history and reputation for quality products to deliver innovative products and systems that address a need, exceed our customers’ expectations, and motivate our team.
Job Summary
As a Product Cybersecurity Engineer in the commercial/passenger vehicle business unit of Stoneridge Electronics, you will ensure cybersecurity development and engineering processes along with implementation of cybersecurity attributes in system architecture, software, hardware, etc. Additionally, coordinate with the engineering groups of various customer projects and broad range of competencies according to relevant standards and technical development of the Stoneridge Electronics product portfolio. A central product in this business unit is MirrorEye®, the innovative camera-based replacement for the traditional rearview mirrors on trucks. The system includes new intelligent functions in vehicle applications, e.g., object detection. You are part of the development and security features designed into these innovations in the automotive industry.
Principle Responsibilities
- Performing Product Cyber functions such as risk analyses, requirements reviews, and incident response (IR) management.
- Liaising with development teams to ensure that security controls are implemented in accordance with the security risks and applicable standards.
- Identification of risks that need to be escalated through the governance framework for higher-level management.
- Collaborate with agile teams focusing on rapidly deploying new services to the customer.
- Contribute to the wider vehicle cybersecurity group ensuring the resilience and compliance of products.
Education, Experience And Knowledge
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline required
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in product cybersecurity practices
- Exposure to Industry Standard requirements and recent development of regulatory compliances and integration of stakeholders’ requirements
- A Minimum of 2 years in safety or security management and process
- 2+ years of experience with automotive product development life cycle (V-model and ASPICE)
- Exposure to penetration test development, preferred
- Strong experience in security risk, compliance, policies, and standards, preferred.
- Experience in working with a team and playing a pivotal role in continuing to facilitate and deploy product cybersecurity within an automotive environment
- Experience in hardware security, software security, HSM (Hardware Security Module), SHE (Secure Hardware Extension), secure boot, secure software update.
- Good experience in cybersecurity process, implementation of ISO / SAE 21434, UNECE R155 / R156, and crypto algorithms such as RSA, AES, SHA, CMAC, etc.
- Completion of Cybersecurity training and/or professional certifications/designations (ISO 21434, CISSP) highly desired.
Stoneridge is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by the applicable laws in the countries we operate. Stoneridge also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.
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Entry Level Cybersecurity Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level cybersecurity engineer job?
Entry level cybersecurity engineer roles typically look for candidates who can demonstrate hands-on skills even without years of work history. Earning foundational certifications like CompTIA Security+ or Google Cybersecurity, building a home lab, contributing to capture-the-flag competitions, or completing an internship gives you concrete evidence of ability. Tailoring your resume to each job description and highlighting any relevant project work gives you a real edge at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level cybersecurity engineers?
Companies hiring entry level cybersecurity engineers right now include Stoneridge, Northrop Grumman, and General Dynamics Information Technology, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. At this level, hiring comes from a wide mix of employers, including government contractors, financial institutions, managed security service providers, and technology companies that run formal new graduate hiring programs.
Are there remote entry level cybersecurity engineer jobs?
Yes, though on-site roles still make up a meaningful share of postings at this level. About 60% of entry level cybersecurity engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, giving candidates the flexibility to apply beyond their immediate geography. Filtering by work setting on Migrate Mate lets you focus on the format that fits your situation.
Are these new grad cybersecurity engineer jobs?
Yes. The listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior cybersecurity engineer roles alongside other entry level postings. A new grad friendly posting typically welcomes candidates with zero to two years of experience and treats internships, academic projects, certifications, or a strong portfolio as qualifying background. If a listing explicitly mentions new grad or junior in the title or description, it is built for candidates at the start of their career.
Which industries hire the most entry level cybersecurity engineers?
Entry Level cybersecurity engineer roles concentrate in Automotive, Education, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they handle sensitive data, face regulatory compliance requirements, or operate critical infrastructure that demands dedicated security support even from earlier-career professionals.