Entry Level Information Security Associate Jobs
New grad information security associate jobs attract recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings mix on-site and hybrid settings across Education, Banking & Financial Services, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like Deutsche Bank, Prisma Health, and Longwood University hiring at this level now.
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Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States
Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $74,900 - Midpoint: $101,100 (Salaried E12)
Department/Organization: 200721 - Enterprise Technology
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
Note to Applicants: Position is eligible for hybrid work subject to University policy.
Job Summary: The Information Security Engineer III assists with oversight of a comprehensive information security program to ensure security technology, tools, processes, procedures, reporting, and remediation are put into place and maintained to protect the University’s computing assets from unauthorized access, modification, destruction, or disclosure. Operates various high-complexity security infrastructure components. Monitors and maintains security tools and systems. Backs up triage of alerts, tickets, and incidents as needed. Assists and guides Security Analysts in resolution of alerts as needed. Conducts risk assessments, security compliance reviews, and vulnerability assessments. Researches regulatory, risk, threat information, new regulations or changes to existing regulations and new risk or threat information. Initiates changes in security technology, processes, and policies. Completes training annually to increase security knowledge and skills.
Additional Department Summary: The Information Security Engineer III assists with oversight of a comprehensive information security program to ensure security technology, tools, processes, procedures, reporting, and remediation are put into place and maintained to protect the University’s computing assets from unauthorized access, modification, destruction, or disclosure. Implements and operates various high-complexity security infrastructure components. Is responsible for administering, maintaining, and improving the organization’s information security tools including data loss prevention (DLP) technologies across email, endpoint, and web. This role helps protect sensitive institutional data by configuring security controls, monitoring alerts, investigating potential data exposure events, and supporting policy enforcement across the organization’s technology environment.
In addition to DLP responsibilities, this position supports other enterprise security platforms, including secure web access gateways, anti-malware/endpoint protection tools, and other information security technologies. The Information Security Engineer III works closely with security operations, identity and access management, infrastructure, compliance, and business stakeholders to ensure security tools are effective, properly tuned, and aligned with organizational risk management goals. Backs up triage of alerts, tickets, and incidents as needed. Assists and guides security analysts and less senior engineers as needed. Conducts risk assessments, security compliance reviews, and vulnerability assessments. Research regulatory, risk, threat information, new regulations or changes to existing regulations and new risk or threat information. Initiates change in security technology, processes, and policies. Completes training annually to increase security knowledge and skills.
Required Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree and two (2) years of IT security engineering experience; OR bachelor's degree and four (4) years of IT security engineering experience; OR associate's degree and six (6) years of IT experience to include four (4) years of IT security engineering; OR high school diploma or GED and eight (8) years of IT experience to include four (4) years of IT security engineering.
Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Advanced certification required upon hire or within 6 months of employment – CISSP and GCIH, GCIA, or similar.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience administering or supporting enterprise security technologies such as DLP, endpoint protection, email security, web filtering, secure web gateways, SIEM, or vulnerability management tools. Working knowledge of data protection concepts, including sensitive data discovery, data classification, encryption, access controls, and policy enforcement. Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements such as FERPA, HIPAA, GLBA, PCI DSS, CMMC, NIST, or other data protection frameworks. Familiarity with Microsoft 365 security tools, endpoint management platforms, directory services, and identity-based access controls.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.
The University of Alabama affirms its longstanding commitment to institutional neutrality, free speech, and academic freedom.
Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States
Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $74,900 - Midpoint: $101,100 (Salaried E12)
Department/Organization: 200721 - Enterprise Technology
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
Note to Applicants: Position is eligible for hybrid work subject to University policy.
Job Summary: The Information Security Engineer III assists with oversight of a comprehensive information security program to ensure security technology, tools, processes, procedures, reporting, and remediation are put into place and maintained to protect the University’s computing assets from unauthorized access, modification, destruction, or disclosure. Operates various high-complexity security infrastructure components. Monitors and maintains security tools and systems. Backs up triage of alerts, tickets, and incidents as needed. Assists and guides Security Analysts in resolution of alerts as needed. Conducts risk assessments, security compliance reviews, and vulnerability assessments. Researches regulatory, risk, threat information, new regulations or changes to existing regulations and new risk or threat information. Initiates changes in security technology, processes, and policies. Completes training annually to increase security knowledge and skills.
Additional Department Summary: The Information Security Engineer III assists with oversight of a comprehensive information security program to ensure security technology, tools, processes, procedures, reporting, and remediation are put into place and maintained to protect the University’s computing assets from unauthorized access, modification, destruction, or disclosure. Implements and operates various high-complexity security infrastructure components. Is responsible for administering, maintaining, and improving the organization’s information security tools including data loss prevention (DLP) technologies across email, endpoint, and web. This role helps protect sensitive institutional data by configuring security controls, monitoring alerts, investigating potential data exposure events, and supporting policy enforcement across the organization’s technology environment.
In addition to DLP responsibilities, this position supports other enterprise security platforms, including secure web access gateways, anti-malware/endpoint protection tools, and other information security technologies. The Information Security Engineer III works closely with security operations, identity and access management, infrastructure, compliance, and business stakeholders to ensure security tools are effective, properly tuned, and aligned with organizational risk management goals. Backs up triage of alerts, tickets, and incidents as needed. Assists and guides security analysts and less senior engineers as needed. Conducts risk assessments, security compliance reviews, and vulnerability assessments. Research regulatory, risk, threat information, new regulations or changes to existing regulations and new risk or threat information. Initiates change in security technology, processes, and policies. Completes training annually to increase security knowledge and skills.
Required Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree and two (2) years of IT security engineering experience; OR bachelor's degree and four (4) years of IT security engineering experience; OR associate's degree and six (6) years of IT experience to include four (4) years of IT security engineering; OR high school diploma or GED and eight (8) years of IT experience to include four (4) years of IT security engineering.
Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Advanced certification required upon hire or within 6 months of employment – CISSP and GCIH, GCIA, or similar.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience administering or supporting enterprise security technologies such as DLP, endpoint protection, email security, web filtering, secure web gateways, SIEM, or vulnerability management tools. Working knowledge of data protection concepts, including sensitive data discovery, data classification, encryption, access controls, and policy enforcement. Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements such as FERPA, HIPAA, GLBA, PCI DSS, CMMC, NIST, or other data protection frameworks. Familiarity with Microsoft 365 security tools, endpoint management platforms, directory services, and identity-based access controls.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.
The University of Alabama affirms its longstanding commitment to institutional neutrality, free speech, and academic freedom.
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Entry Level Information Security Associate Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level information security associate job?
Start by earning a foundational certification like CompTIA Security+ or Google's Cybersecurity Certificate, which many employers explicitly accept in place of years of experience. Build hands-on skills through capture-the-flag competitions, home labs, or open-source contributions, and document that work in a portfolio. Applying to internships, co-ops, or junior analyst roles that list zero to two years of experience as acceptable is the most direct path in.
Which companies hire entry level information security associates?
Companies hiring entry level information security associates right now include Deutsche Bank, Prisma Health, and Longwood University, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level covers large enterprise employers with dedicated security operations teams, government contractors, managed security service providers, and technology firms that bring on junior staff to support compliance and monitoring functions.
Are there remote entry level information security associate jobs?
Yes, though on-site and hybrid openings still make up a meaningful share of postings at this level. About 38% of entry level information security associate openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting employer preferences that often favor in-person onboarding for new grads. Filtering your search by work setting is the fastest way to find fully remote options.
Are these new grad information security associate jobs?
Yes, the listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior information security associate 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 history, or lists a portfolio as an acceptable substitute for a long resume. Look for language like "entry level," "junior," or "no prior professional experience required" in the job description.
Which industries hire the most entry level information security associates?
Entry Level information security associate roles concentrate in Education, Banking & Financial Services, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because regulatory compliance requirements, sensitive data handling, and growing cyber threat exposure create steady demand for junior staff who can support monitoring, incident response, and policy enforcement under senior supervision.