Entry Level Cybersecurity Specialist Jobs
New grad cybersecurity specialist jobs attract recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio, a relevant certification, or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Education, Technology & Software, and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like Booz Allen Hamilton, Cogent Communications, and NetJets hiring at this level now.
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Supports the operation and maintenance of the organization’s identity and access management capabilities to help ensure secure and reliable access to systems, services, and critical resources.
Supports the organization’s access security capabilities including Identity and Access Management platforms, integrations, and supporting controls. Under close guidance, the Engineer assists with installing, configuring, testing, maintaining, and troubleshooting IAM capabilities; supports identity lifecycle tasks and access provisioning/deprovisioning; and helps implement secure access patterns such as least privilege, strong authentication, and Conditional Access. Works in close partnership with peers and other subject matter experts across the organization to achieve desired outcomes.
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Formal Education Required:
a. Associate’s Degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, IT, or Engineering or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
2. Experience & Training Required:
a. One (1) year of IT related experience
b. Preferred experience in a healthcare environment with exposure to HIPAA, PCI DSS, or other relevant regulations.
c. Certifications required:
i. CompTIA Security+ (or equivalent)
d. Certifications preferred:
i. CompTIA Healthcare IT Tech or SSCP or CCNA-Security or Microsoft Technology Associate - Security Fundamentals (or equivalent)
3. Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications:
Basic knowledge of information assurance (IA) principles and organizational requirements to protect confidentiality, integrity, availability, authenticity, and non-repudiation of information and data.
Basic knowledge of the systems engineering process; user authentication methods and factors; secure configuration management techniques.
Basic knowledge of directory services and identity platforms and how identity and access requests traverse enterprise systems (e.g., authentication flows and access enforcement paths).
Basic knowledge of identity security principles such as least privilege, strong authentication, and Conditional Access.
Basic knowledge of modern authentication capabilities and practices, including MFA and passwordless authentication concepts.
Basic knowledge of identity lifecycle concepts and access governance fundamentals, including access reviews and entitlement risk concepts.
Basic knowledge of IAM platform operations practices, including patching/upgrade concepts, backup and recovery concepts, and performance monitoring.
Basic knowledge of identity governance administration (IGA) integration concepts, including connector-based provisioning and reconciliation fundamentals.
Basic knowledge of Conditional Access and privileged access control concepts.
Basic knowledge of access control mechanisms and core IT concepts that support identity services (e.g., basic networking concepts, backup/recovery concepts, and systems monitoring).
Basic knowledge of identity automation concepts, including provisioning/deprovisioning workflows and APIs/connectors.
Basic knowledge of identity-related logging and monitoring concepts (e.g., authentication and lifecycle events) and basic troubleshooting practices.
Basic knowledge of IAM alerting and escalation concepts, including when and how to escalate access security events.
Basic knowledge of risk management processes; incident response and handling methodologies; cyber defense policies, procedures, and regulations.
Basic knowledge of information technology (IT) supply chain security/risk management; laws, regulations, policies, and ethics as they relate to cybersecurity (e.g., Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and Personal Health Information (PHI)).
Basic analysis and critical thinking skills.
Basic interpersonal communication skill, both written and oral, with the ability to communicate effectively to technical and non-technical audiences.
Basic technical writing skill; MS Office suite of tools and SharePoint.
Ability to support identity and access management systems to meet organizational cybersecurity requirements.
Ability to solve access security problems by following established procedures and escalating appropriately.
Ability to stay up to date on emerging identity-related threats and access security technologies.
Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.
Ability to take direction and operate independently in well-defined situations.
Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity.
4. Level of Physical Demands:
a. Sedentary: Exerts up to ten pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently.
b. Minimal, may occasionally move computer equipment (desktop, laptop, monitor, printer, and peripherals) when necessary.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical.
Summa Health offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program to include medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off as well as many other benefits.
- Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
- Supplemental Life and AD&D
- Dependent Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Education Assistance
- Daily Pay
Supports the operation and maintenance of the organization’s identity and access management capabilities to help ensure secure and reliable access to systems, services, and critical resources.
Supports the organization’s access security capabilities including Identity and Access Management platforms, integrations, and supporting controls. Under close guidance, the Engineer assists with installing, configuring, testing, maintaining, and troubleshooting IAM capabilities; supports identity lifecycle tasks and access provisioning/deprovisioning; and helps implement secure access patterns such as least privilege, strong authentication, and Conditional Access. Works in close partnership with peers and other subject matter experts across the organization to achieve desired outcomes.
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Formal Education Required:
a. Associate’s Degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, IT, or Engineering or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
2. Experience & Training Required:
a. One (1) year of IT related experience
b. Preferred experience in a healthcare environment with exposure to HIPAA, PCI DSS, or other relevant regulations.
c. Certifications required:
i. CompTIA Security+ (or equivalent)
d. Certifications preferred:
i. CompTIA Healthcare IT Tech or SSCP or CCNA-Security or Microsoft Technology Associate - Security Fundamentals (or equivalent)
3. Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications:
Basic knowledge of information assurance (IA) principles and organizational requirements to protect confidentiality, integrity, availability, authenticity, and non-repudiation of information and data.
Basic knowledge of the systems engineering process; user authentication methods and factors; secure configuration management techniques.
Basic knowledge of directory services and identity platforms and how identity and access requests traverse enterprise systems (e.g., authentication flows and access enforcement paths).
Basic knowledge of identity security principles such as least privilege, strong authentication, and Conditional Access.
Basic knowledge of modern authentication capabilities and practices, including MFA and passwordless authentication concepts.
Basic knowledge of identity lifecycle concepts and access governance fundamentals, including access reviews and entitlement risk concepts.
Basic knowledge of IAM platform operations practices, including patching/upgrade concepts, backup and recovery concepts, and performance monitoring.
Basic knowledge of identity governance administration (IGA) integration concepts, including connector-based provisioning and reconciliation fundamentals.
Basic knowledge of Conditional Access and privileged access control concepts.
Basic knowledge of access control mechanisms and core IT concepts that support identity services (e.g., basic networking concepts, backup/recovery concepts, and systems monitoring).
Basic knowledge of identity automation concepts, including provisioning/deprovisioning workflows and APIs/connectors.
Basic knowledge of identity-related logging and monitoring concepts (e.g., authentication and lifecycle events) and basic troubleshooting practices.
Basic knowledge of IAM alerting and escalation concepts, including when and how to escalate access security events.
Basic knowledge of risk management processes; incident response and handling methodologies; cyber defense policies, procedures, and regulations.
Basic knowledge of information technology (IT) supply chain security/risk management; laws, regulations, policies, and ethics as they relate to cybersecurity (e.g., Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and Personal Health Information (PHI)).
Basic analysis and critical thinking skills.
Basic interpersonal communication skill, both written and oral, with the ability to communicate effectively to technical and non-technical audiences.
Basic technical writing skill; MS Office suite of tools and SharePoint.
Ability to support identity and access management systems to meet organizational cybersecurity requirements.
Ability to solve access security problems by following established procedures and escalating appropriately.
Ability to stay up to date on emerging identity-related threats and access security technologies.
Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.
Ability to take direction and operate independently in well-defined situations.
Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity.
4. Level of Physical Demands:
a. Sedentary: Exerts up to ten pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently.
b. Minimal, may occasionally move computer equipment (desktop, laptop, monitor, printer, and peripherals) when necessary.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical.
Summa Health offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program to include medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off as well as many other benefits.
- Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
- Supplemental Life and AD&D
- Dependent Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Education Assistance
- Daily Pay
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Entry Level Cybersecurity Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level cybersecurity specialist job?
Entry level cybersecurity specialist roles typically look for candidates with a relevant degree, a certification like CompTIA Security+ or Google Cybersecurity, and hands-on experience through internships, labs, or personal projects. A portfolio demonstrating practical skills, such as a home lab setup or a capture-the-flag competition record, gives candidates a real edge at this stage over those with credentials alone.
Which companies hire entry level cybersecurity specialists?
Companies hiring entry level cybersecurity specialists right now include Booz Allen Hamilton, Cogent Communications, and NetJets, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Both large enterprise employers and mid-size technology and government contractors tend to hire at this level, often through rotational programs or structured junior analyst tracks designed for new entrants to the field.
Are there remote entry level cybersecurity specialist jobs?
Yes, though on-site and hybrid roles still make up a significant share of openings at this level. About 19% of entry level cybersecurity specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, with fully remote positions most common in cloud security, threat monitoring, and security operations center roles that rely on distributed team workflows.
Are these new grad cybersecurity specialist jobs?
Yes, these openings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior cybersecurity specialist roles. A posting is typically new grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or academic projects in place of full-time work history, or explicitly mentions a degree or certification as the primary qualification rather than requiring prior professional cybersecurity employment.
Which industries hire the most entry level cybersecurity specialists?
Entry Level cybersecurity specialist roles concentrate in Education, Technology & Software, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they face high volumes of sensitive data, regulatory compliance requirements, or active threat environments that create consistent demand for junior security professionals to support established teams.